Nondestructive tests designed to inspect P/M automotive parts.(Automotive Materials)

Several physical methods and evaluation tactics for nondestructive inspection of automotive powder metallurgy components were described in a paper presented at the 2004 SAE World Congress. Titled "The Application of Different NDT Processes for Automotive PM Components" (SAE paper 2004-01-0492), it was prepared by Ian Donaldson and Eberhard Ernst of GKN Sinter Metals, Germany. For cost-effective defect sorting, the sensing and evaluation methods must be fast and suitable for automated rigs. For powder metallurgy products, the results of all NDT methods depend on the pore ...