Material determination using spark observation
Material determination using spark observation
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2013
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Tyler Dalke;Jan Brink;M. Weller
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作者:
Tyler Dalke;Jan Brink;M. Weller
Knowledge of material properties, production methods and manufacturing processes are each important subjects in the materials science discipline. Material testing methods are standardised by several organisations, such as ASTM [1]. Materials are tested and their mechanical properties are tabulated in handbooks. This article will explain a study conducted on how a certain number of steels/cast iron might be identified through the observation of the sparks projected when a specimen is held against a grinding wheel. There are many factors that can change the spark patterns that are projected, but the main goal of this article is to attempt to standardise a method of spark testing and how it is performed. The study was conducted on fourteen different grades of steels/cast iron that are commonly used in manufacturing processes. A reference manual was created from the experimental data cataloguing the spark pictures. This manual can be used by students and potentially by machine shops to identify samples of the included materials. This can lead to significant savings for machine shops by using a relatively easy, user friendly method, to identify unknown stock sitting around in the shop.