Magnaflux inspection

Cast iron and steel parts have material properties which allow for magnetic particle inspection. PDM employs the Magnaflux inspection system for detailed part inspection.

The Magnaflux system uses a mineral oil carrier to distribute ferrous and fluorescent microscopic particles over the part's surface and into the fractures of the part. The coated part is then energised with electricity in linear and radial orientations and illuminated with a black light. The minutest of fractures can be detected with this method.

For large part spot inspection, PDM employs a traditional yoke electromagnet and iron shavings.