DEFSTAN 02-729(PT2)/2(2005) : 2005

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Warning
   2.1 Viewing
   2.2 Intensity of Ultraviolet (UV)-A Lamps
   2.3 Equipment
   2.4 Examinations
   2.5 Precautions
3 Related Documents
4 Definitions
   4.1 Design Authority
   4.2 Examining Authority
   4.3 Terms
5 Acceptance Standards
6 Examination Procedure Requirements
   6.1 General
   6.2 Personnel Requirements
   6.3 Procedures
   6.4 Production Examination Techniques and Reporting
7 Equipment
   7.1 Functioning Test
   7.2 Magnetising Equipment
   7.3 Demagnetising Equipment
   7.4 Value of Residual Magnetic Field
8 Detecting Media
   8.1 Magnetic Ink
   8.2 Magnetic Powder
   8.3 Application of Detecting Media
9 Preparation For Examination
   9.1 Surface Condition
   9.2 Demagnetisation
   9.3 Surface Preparation
   9.4 Contrast Aid Coatings
10 Magnetisation Technique
   10.1 Magnetic Fields
   10.2 Continuous Magnetisation Method
   10.3 Residual Magnetisation Method
   10.4 Direction of Magnetisation
   10.5 Current Values
   10.6 Magnetic Flow Technique
   10.7 Permanent Magnets
   10.8 Portable dc Magnets
   10.9 Portable ac Magnets
   10.10 Current Flow Techniques
   10.11 Through-Component Techniques
   10.12 Prod Technique
   10.13 Threading Bar Technique
   10.14 Coil Technique
   10.15 Induced Current Flow Technique
11 Magnetic Field Strength Indicators
12 Viewing
   12.1 General
   12.2 Non-Fluorescent Media
   12.3 Fluorescent Media
13 Evaluation
   13.1 General
14 Demagnetisation
15 Post-Examination Cleaning
16 Records
Annex A - Procurement Check List

Specifies the minimum requirements for methods of detection of surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials using magnetic particle examination techniques. It applies to all items for which specifications, standards, drawings or refit/repair instructions require magnetic particle examination.