29 Questions
What is the preferred test for revealing internal defects at the root of double-V-groove welds?
Side-bend test
What is hardness in materials testing defined as?
The material's resistance to permanent deformation
What force and duration are used in the Brinell hardness test?
3000 kg force for 30 seconds
What is a limitation of the Brinell hardness test?
The size of the indentor, preventing testing in narrow areas
What does the Rockwell hardness test measure?
Depth of penetration of an indentor under large load compared to a preload
Which scales are commonly used in testing welds with the Rockwell hardness test?
Rockwell C and Rockwell B
What does the Vickers hardness test use as an indentor?
Square-based diamond pyramid
What is a key advantage of the Vickers hardness test?
Allows for testing a wide range of materials from very soft to very hard
How is the interaction between work-hardened regions avoided in Vickers hardness testing?
By maintaining distance between indentations
What is the unit of hardness given by the Vickers test known as?
Vickers Pyramid Number (HV)
Which method is commonly used in production for inspecting weld surface discontinuities?
Visual inspection
What tools are most importantly used for traditional visual inspection of weld surface discontinuities?
Good lighting, magnifiers, rulers, micrometers, and optical comparators
What other nondestructive examination method can be used to supplement visual inspection of welds?
Radiographic inspection
Which method is commonly used to detect subsurface volumetric discontinuities in welds?
Radiographic testing
What is the most common type of radiation used in radiography for inspecting welds?
Gamma rays
Which materials cannot be examined using magnetic particle inspection?
Aluminum and brass
What is the distinguishing feature of the wet fluorescent method in magnetic particle inspection?
It is better at locating surface cracks
Which method is effective for detecting leaks in welded joints and revealing micro-cracks in most materials?
Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI)
What is the basic purpose of using visible dye and fluorescent dye in penetrant testing?
Visible dye for white light viewing and fluorescent dye for ultraviolet or black light viewing
In magnetic particle inspection (MPI), what is the magnetic field induction method used to detect near-surface linear discontinuities?
AC/DC yoke method
Which tool is most importantly used for traditional visual inspection of weld surface discontinuities?
Magnifiers
What is a key limitation of visual inspection in production?
It is not effective for detecting internal defects
Which nondestructive examination method can be used to supplement visual inspection of welds?
Radiographic inspection
What is the most commonly used nondestructive method to detect subsurface volumetric discontinuities in welds?
Radiographic inspection
Which method is commonly used to detect near-surface linear discontinuities?
Magnetic particle inspection
What type of radiation is commonly used in radiography for inspecting welds?
Gamma radiation
What is the basic purpose of using visible dye and fluorescent dye in penetrant testing?
Visible dye is used for white light viewing, while fluorescent dye is used for ultraviolet or black light viewing to enhance crack visibility
What is the magnetic field induction method used to detect near-surface linear discontinuities in magnetic particle inspection (MPI)?
AC/DC yoke method
Which type of discontinuities is magnetic particle inspection (MPI) limited in its ability to detect?
Isolated indications such as porosity
Study Notes
Weld Quality Control and Inspection Methods
- Side-bend test is preferred for double-V-groove welds to reveal internal defects at the root
- Hardness is the material's resistance to permanent deformation
- Hardness testing is a common, economically performed method for testing metals
- Brinell hardness test uses a 10mm diameter ball with 3000 kg force for 30 seconds
- Limitation of Brinell test is the size of the indentor, preventing testing in narrow areas
- Rockwell hardness test measures depth of penetration of an indentor under large load compared to a preload
- Rockwell C and Rockwell B scales are commonly used in testing welds
- Vickers hardness test uses a square-based diamond pyramid and loads in the range of 5-100 kg
- Vickers test allows for testing a wide range of materials from very soft to very hard
- Interaction between work-hardened regions is avoided by maintaining distance between indentations
- Impression in the specimen from Vickers test appears as a dark square when viewed through a microscope
- The unit of hardness given by the Vickers test is known as the Vickers Pyramid Number (HV)
Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Welding Inspection
- Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) can locate cracks, porosity, laps, and folds open to the surface.
- The basic steps of liquid penetrant inspection include surface preparation, application of penetrant, dwell time, removal of excess penetrant, application of developer, and visual examination.
- Liquid penetrant inspection is simple, inexpensive, and can be performed without complex equipment.
- Penetrant testing in the welding industry is often conducted using portable kits with penetrant, developer, and cleaner in aerosol cans.
- There are two basic types of penetrant: visible dye for white light viewing and fluorescent dye for ultraviolet or black light viewing.
- Fluorescent penetrant testing is effective for detecting leaks in welded joints and revealing micro-cracks in most materials.
- Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) is effective for detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials like steel.
- MPI uses a fine, colored iron powder that collects at magnetic poles created by discontinuities perpendicular to the induced magnetic field.
- MPI is limited in its ability to detect isolated indications such as porosity.
- The magnetic field can be induced into the part using AC/DC yoke method or indirect magnetization with a permanent or electromagnet.
- Direct current (DC) is used to detect surface discontinuities and near-surface linear discontinuities, while alternating current (AC) is used for discontinuities breaking the surface of the weld.
- Both LPI and MPI are essential non-destructive testing methods that play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of welded joints and materials.
Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Welding Inspection
- Liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) can locate cracks, porosity, laps, and folds open to the surface.
- The basic steps of liquid penetrant inspection include surface preparation, application of penetrant, dwell time, removal of excess penetrant, application of developer, and visual examination.
- Liquid penetrant inspection is simple, inexpensive, and can be performed without complex equipment.
- Penetrant testing in the welding industry is often conducted using portable kits with penetrant, developer, and cleaner in aerosol cans.
- There are two basic types of penetrant: visible dye for white light viewing and fluorescent dye for ultraviolet or black light viewing.
- Fluorescent penetrant testing is effective for detecting leaks in welded joints and revealing micro-cracks in most materials.
- Magnetic particle inspection (MPI) is effective for detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials like steel.
- MPI uses a fine, colored iron powder that collects at magnetic poles created by discontinuities perpendicular to the induced magnetic field.
- MPI is limited in its ability to detect isolated indications such as porosity.
- The magnetic field can be induced into the part using AC/DC yoke method or indirect magnetization with a permanent or electromagnet.
- Direct current (DC) is used to detect surface discontinuities and near-surface linear discontinuities, while alternating current (AC) is used for discontinuities breaking the surface of the weld.
- Both LPI and MPI are essential non-destructive testing methods that play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of welded joints and materials.
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