TM 1-1520-265-23Change 2 1-31Film processing is a series of operations such as developing, fixing, and washing, associated withthe conversion of the latent image into a stable visible image and will be provided by manual orautomatic film processing.1.4.10.1 Safety precautions During Radiographic Inspections. Follow safety precautions andinstructions contained in this manual and the Nondestructive Inspection Methods manual listed inTable 1-1.WARNINGRadiation HazardAssure compliance with all applicable precautions set forth in TM 1-1500-335-23(Nondestructive Inspection Methods manual) listed in Table 1-1. A hazard associatedwith exposure to ionizing radiation is that serious injury can be inflicted without pain,burning, or other sense of discomfort during the exposure period. Radiation protectionshall be utilized in accordance with AR40-14/DLAR 1000.28.1.4.10.2 Mixing of Radiographic Film Processing Chemicals. Exercise extreme care when workingwith film processing chemicals. Fixer solution is highly acidic and developer is highly caustic. Avoidcontact with the skin. Flush any skin contact with water.1.4.11 EddyCurrent(ET)Method.NOTEEddy current inspections shall be performed in accordance with the generalapplication and techniques in TM 1-1500-335-23 (Nondestructive Inspection Methodsmanual) and the specific requirements of this technical manual.The eddy current method is used for discontinuities in electrically conductive materials. The methodis effective when inspecting for discontinuities originating: (1) at the radii of mounting lugs, flanges,or crevices; (2) at pressed-in (interference fit) grease fittings, guide pins, etc.; and (3) from fastenerholes and bushing/bearing bores. Eddy current method will locate surface cracking on anyconductive material, but probes and techniques for inspection of magnetic materials may differconsiderably from those used on nonferromagnetic materials.Eddy current has great value for inspecting areas where paint stripping is not desirable and/orimpossible. The method also has wide application in confirming surface indications found by othermethods.The capability and versatility of the eddy current method has been greatly enhanced by the use ofmodern phase analysis (impedance plane display) instruments used in conjunction with shieldedprobes. These instruments display a representation of the impedance plane which illustrates boththe magnitude and direction of impedance changes. Impedance variables (conductivity, probelift-off, permeability variations, etc.) can be separated by their characteristic video response and arereadily recognized by the trained operator. The interaction of the probe coils and the part isrepresented by a “flying spot” (or dot) in the video display.
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