Inspection of Metals: Understanding the Basics
Chapter 14: Inspection of Tubular Products
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Published:2013
Abstract
Wrought tubular products are nondestructively inspected chiefly by eddy current techniques (including the magnetic flux leakage technique) and by ultrasonic techniques. The methods discussed in this chapter include eddy current inspection, flux leakage inspection, ultrasonic inspection, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, and radiographic inspection of resistance welded tubular products, seamless steel tubular products, and nonferrous tubular products. This chapter discusses the fundamental factors that should be considered in selecting a nondestructive inspection method and in selecting from among the commercially available inspection equipment. The factors covered are product characteristics, nature of the flaws, extraneous variables, rate of inspection, end effect, mill versus laboratory inspection, specification requirements, equipment costs, and operating costs.
Inspection of Tubular Products, Inspection of Metals: Understanding the Basics, Edited By F.C. Campbell, ASM International, 2013, p 345–363, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.imub.t53720345
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