US4361806A
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Method using aqueous emulsion having magnetizable particles for detecting flaws in magnetizable workpieces
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract Method and composition for non-destructive testing of a magnetizable workpiece wherein the surface of the workpiece is treated with an aqueous emulsion of a waxy solid having fluorescent magnetizable particles suspended therein, a magnetic field is created along the workpiece so that the magnetizable particles are attracted to imperfections therein, and then sufficient water is removed from the emulsion so that the waxy solid forms a film which contains the immobilized fluorescent particles which have become attached to imperfections in the workpiece. The film may be further protected by the application of finely divided abrasion resistant particles, such as glass beads or glass powder.
Inventors
- 👤 Sei H. Song
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/72; G01N27/82; G01N27/83; G01N27/84
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of non-destructive testing for a magnetizable workpiece which comprises: applying to the surface of said workpiece an aqueous emulsion of a waxy or resinous solid, said emulsion having fluorescent magnetizable particles suspended therein, creating a magnetic field along said workpiece so that the particles are attracted to imperfections therein, removing sufficient water from said emulsion so that said solid forms an adherent film containing immobilized fluorescent particles which have become attached to imperfections in said workpiece, and inspecting said workpiece for concentration patterns of magnetic particles located at said imperfections while said fluorescent particles remain adhered to said workpiece.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of non-destructive testing for a magnetizable workpiece which comprises: applying to the surface of said workpiece an aqueous emulsion of a waxy or resinous solid, said emulsion having fluorescent magnetizable particles suspended therein, creating a magnetic field along said workpiece so that the particles are attracted to imperfections therein, removing sufficient water from said emulsion so that said solid forms an adherent film containing immobilized fluorescent particles which have become attached to imperfections in said workpiece, and inspecting said workpiece for concentration patterns of magnetic particles located at said imperfections while said fluorescent particles remain adhered to said workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said solid is a synthetic wax.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said solid is a natural wax.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said solid is polyethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said solid is an acrylic polymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1 in which: said fluorescent magnetizable particles include a ferromagnetic particle core, fluorescent pigment particles attached to said core, and a cascading opacifier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 6 in which: said core particles have a maximum dimension of from 25 to 150 microns.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 1 in which said solid constitutes from 10 to 50% by weight of said aqueous emulsion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 1 in which includes the step of: applying finely divided transparent, abrasion resistant particles over said film.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method according to claim 9 in which: said particles are glass beads or a glass powder.
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