Eddy Current Testing

Eddy Current Testing

Eddy Current Testing detects surface and near-surface flaws in conductive materials using electromagnetic fields. Ideal for flaw detection, material sorting, and coating thickness measurement.

The Eddy Current method is used to detect discontinuities in pipe and tubing by subjecting the material to a strong external magnetic field. A test coil which includes Eddy currents in the material is used for this purpose. If a discontinuity exists, there will be variations in the Eddy currents produced and these will be indicated by a signal in the test equipment.

Scientific Principles

Alternating electrical current is passed through a coil producing a magnetic field. When the coil is placed near a conductive material, the changing magnetic field induces current flow in the material. These currents travel in closed loops and are called Eddy currents. Eddy currents produce their own magnetic field that can be measured and used to find flaws and characterize conductivity, permeability, and dimensional features.

Main Uses

Used to detect surface and near-surface flaws in conductive materials, such as the metals. Eddy current inspection is also used to sort materials based on electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability, and measures the thickness of thin sheets of metal and non-conductive coatings such as paint.

Main Advantages

  • detects surface and near surface defects;
  • test probe does not need to contact the part;
  • method can be used for more than flaw detection;
  • minimum part preparation is required.

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