Abstract: Crack Depth Measurement

Abstract:
Crack Depth Measurement - Modern Measuring Technique for a Well-known Method

Authors H. Cost, V. Deutsch, P. Ettel, M. Platte - Wuppertal

Abstract

This article described the principle of crack depth measurement by the potential probe method. The dependence of the result on the crack depth for different materials is displayed and is only superficially considered in conventional instruments. The new instrument with its probes and measuring technique is introduced.

Full Text

Physical Basics of Crack Depth Measurement
Disadvantages of Conventional Instruments
New Probes for the Crack Depth Measurement
The Measuring Technique
The Instrument
Conclusion

Authors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Deutsch ,
Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Ettel,
Dr.rer.nat. Michael Platte,
Dipl.-Ing. Helmuth Cost.
Karl Deutsch Prüf- und Messgerätebau
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