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Demagnetization?

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DEMAGNETIZATION is defined as: The removal of the residual magnetism by simultaneously or alternately reducing the strength and reversing the direction of a magnetic field
It is difficult to tell whether the circularly magnetized component is properly demagnetized since the flux lines does not leave the component . Therefore it is often recommended to established longitudinal field and then proceed with demagnetization.

1. The residual field is in the same direction as the magnetic field. 2. The residual field is weaker than the magnetizing field. 3. The original magnetizing force causes the residual field. 4. When an article has been magnetized in more than one direction, the second field applied completely overcomes the first field. However, this is only true if the second field is stronger than the first. When the second field applied is not stronger than the first field, then a combination Circular/Longitudinal residual field will result.

A resident magnetic field may not be desirable in the part for several reasons: 1. 2. 3. Residual fields will affect magnetic compasses or create problems with delicate instruments. Residual fields in rotating parts will attract metal particles, causing excessive wear or binding. Parts are also demagnetized so that all magnetic particles can be removed for further processing.

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Residual fields can cause arc blow which deflects the molten metal during DC welding operations.

Each time the magnetizing force is reduce and reverse. The residual field is reduced.
Reversing the magnetic field

Reversing the part in the magnetic field. Reversing the current through the coil. Reversing the coil (turn the coil 180)

Each time the magnetizing force is reduce and reverse. The residual field is reduced.
Reducing the magnetic field

Reduce the magnet current. Move the part away from the coil /yoke. Move the coil/yoke away from the part.

1. On articles of soft steel or iron where retentivity is low 2. If, after the magnetic particle test , the article is to be heat treated. 3. On large castings, weldments or vessels where residual fields will have no material effect. 4. If the materials is to be magnetized again in another direction at the same higher amperage.

5. If the article is likely to become remagnetized during handling.

1. Alternating Current Coil method:

Each time the current reverses in direction, the magnetic field of the coil also reverses.
To complete the demagnetization, the part is place in the reversing magnetic field and the current is slowly reduced which reduces the strength of the magnetic field Reducing the magnetizing field in an AC Coil is usually done by slowly moving the article away from the coil

1. Direct Current Demagnetization:

Direct Current demagnetization is usually more complete and effective than alternating current.
To The article is placed in the coil connected to a source of direct current. The current is adjusted to a value greater than the initially used during magnetization The process of reversing and reducing the current is continued until lowest value is reached. For best results, the diameter of the demagnetization coil is just large enough to accommodate the article.

1. Use of Residual Field Indicators:

Compares the strength of the external field of the article with fixed field inside the indicator Is used more to locate flux leakage than to measure field strength Is used to show when parts is demagnetized

1. Use of Magnetic Field Indicators:

ASME FIELD INDICATORS - Verifies the adequacy and direction of magnetic field

BERTHOLD SPOON - Verifies the adequacy and direction of magnetic field

BURMAH CASTROL-STRIPS - Verifies the magnetic field direction only.

ASME FIELD INDICATORS

BERTHOLD SPOON

BURMAH-CASTROL STRIPS