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Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI/MT)

Magnetic Particle Inspection is a non-destructive testing method used for surface and near-surface defect detection on ferromagnetic materials. 

This course is available on both SNT and PCN schemes.

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Please note: We advise customers to book in advance for this course due to demand/limited availability.

Level 2

Course Overview

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), also known as Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), is primarily employed to inspect components or structures made of materials like iron, nickel, cobalt, and their alloys otherwise known as ferromagnetic materials. 

This course is aimed at personnel who are responsible for the detection of surface breaking or near-surface indications. MPI uses small magnetic fields and small magnetic particles, either dry or suspended in a carrier fluid, to detect flaws in components. It is commonly used in various industries, such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas, to inspect components like welds, castings, forgings, and structural elements. MPI is available in both visible and fluorescent inspection methods.

Course Objectives

Personnel certified to Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 2 will have demonstrated an understanding of the subject and a level of confidence to perform Magnetic Particle Inspection in accordance with NDT procedures.

Within certification, Level 2 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:

  • Select the technique required to carry out the test method, visible or fluorescent 
  • Determine the limitations of its application
  • Interpret codes, standards and procedures to identify their application
  • Prepare equipment and verify settings regarding current waveforms and test mediums
  • Perform the inspection tasks
  • Interpret and evaluate the results of the inspection
  • Complete and endorse inspection reports and records
  • Supervise all tasks carried out by personnel at Level 1 or Level 2

Course Content

Below is an overview of the standard course, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Material characteristics and surface condition
  • Lighting conditions and visual requirements
  • Terminology and definitions used in NDT
  • Properties of magnetic fields
  • Principles of Magnetic Particle Inspection
  • Magnetic particle inspection equipment and techniques
  • Equipment calibration
  • Understanding procedures, codes and standards. The preparation of instruction writing
  • Application of the Visual Inspection Method
  • Interpreting the results
  • Acceptance standards
  • Product technology

Course Information

Certification

  • Attendance of training certificate
  • SNT Level 2 or;
  • PCN Level 2 certificate, issued by BINDT directly.

Duration

Level 2 is available to those candidates who have already obtained Level 1. Direct entry combines both Level 1 and Level 2 courses.

This course has two options:

  • PCN Level 2 training and examination is 5 days.
  • SNT Level 2 training and examination is 5 days.

The course duration is based on the full BINDT PCN course. SNT courses can be tailored to suit company requirements.

Pre-Requisites

  • Level 2 candidates require 3 (months) / 480 (Hours) experience (Holds Level 1).
  • Direct entry candidates require 4 months / 640 (Hours) experience.

Price

From £1,240.80

All prices include V.A.T.. Final costs will be confirmed by the team upon booking.

Course Dates

  • Monday 2nd December to Friday 6th December

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