The DEUTROFLUX UMT magnetic particle testing system sets new standards. Two phase-shifted AC magnetic fields reliably detect cracks of all orientations. The clamping length of the testing system can be easily adjusted – even after long periods of use, as the adjustment mechanism is located outside the spraying area. The modular machine concept allows many options to optimally design the testing system according to your testing task.

Clamping lengths

The clamping length depends on the maximum component length. Three sizes areavailable: 350, 600 and 900 mm.

Adjustable test cycle

A test cycle consists of several phases: Clamping, magnetisation, rinsing, postmagnetisation, (optionally) demagnetisation and releasing. In total, the magnetic particle test usually takes between 8 and 10 seconds. All process parameters can be freely selected and thus optimally adapted to the respective testing task.

High quality components

KARL DEUTSCH relies exclusively on high-quality machine components from renowned manufacturers. In addition to SIEMENS controls and switchgear, pneumatic components from FESTO and others are used.

Stainless steel quality

The machine tub, test agent container and covers in the wet area of the system are made of stainless steel. All other machine elements that come into contact with the media are made from non-corrosive materials. Corrosion is thus avoided in the long term. The magnetic particles are continuously circulated so that they cannot sink to the bottom of the container. With the optionally available trolley, cleaning the stainless steel tank is now even easier. The machine tub is made in one piece, and all surfaces are inclined towards the centre and the drainage. This leads to a rapid run-off of the test agent and thus to reduced settling
of magnetic particles. Deposits are therefore reduced.

Contact plates

The contact plates between the machine and the test part are crucial for stable and process-reliable magnetisation. With the manufacturing possibilities at KARL DEUTSCH, we are able to ensure optimum transition conditions even for very complex contours. Our contact plates are characterised by particularly long service lives. In particular, the possibility of rotating the round contact plates allows them to be worn evenly over the entire circumference, thus enabling very long operating times.

Options and Enhancements

• Customised workpiece fixtures
• Customised contact plates
• Magnetising mandrels from a wide variety of design
• Contact rockers for testing fork-shaped test parts
• Motorised rotating devices for rotationally symmetrical parts
• Clamping extensions and double-sided execution of the clamping movement
• Trolley for the test agent container
• The control cabinet can be flangemounted on the left or right side of the
  machine frame (no additional charge). Optional: free-standing control cabinet.
• UV-lamp holder are axially adjustable or optionally freely adjustable in any direction by means of a swivel arm.
• Test equipment circuit as ring wetting to avoid deposits of test agent during test breaks.
• Special wetting for complex geometries.
• Execution for oil-based testing agents (safety devices: fire and explosion protection to prevent oil ignition in the event of sparking or overtemperature)
• Magnetisation with direct current
• Special Paint
• Heavy-duty rollers below the machine frame for easy transport to different places of use.
• Remote maintenance via network or by mobile communication

Machine Control

Conventional control
Still the simplest operation: Both field directions are adjusted via a rotary knob and can be activated or deactivated via rotary switches. Three further toggle switches are used to preselect automatic demagnetisation for the respective circuits or demagnetisation as a single function without a preceding magnetisation cycle. Another toggle switch is used to activate or deactivate the wetting for a single or continuous cycle.

Parameter Control

MEMORY
The standard version of the parameter control with 7“ touch panel already offers a lot: menus and error messages appear as plain text. The essential test parameters are stored in the PLC as a recipe for up to 50 components. Up to 50 inspectors can log in with their names. The test results (go, no go) are stored and counted with date and number of pieces. Batches are stored with date and time.

MEMORY CONNECT
The CONNECT version has many more functions that make your testing process even more convenient: The control can be operated via a 9“ touch panel. Up to 500 test pieces can be managed and data can be stored via USB stick or network hard drive. In this way, data can be transferred to the customer‘s network. Operator registration is possible via chip. Component scanners and the interface for automated loading and discharging can be integrated. An important feature is the access via remote maintenance. With MEMORY CONNECT, many special functions can be easily implemented. These include, for example, light grids for cycle start and safety controls.

MEMORY customised
Additional customer requirements can be met individually, as we create the PLC software in-house. For this purpose, e.g. pictures of components can be displayed or the test instruction can be digitally mapped in the PLC. Even extended requirements for the testing sequence, e.g. aviation requirements (NADCAP), can be implemented. In addition, we offer comprehensive monitoring to ensure a stable inspection process in fully automated and interlinked applications