Grinding Process and Crack Inspection

The wear and tear caused by continuous use is expected during the useful life of an engine. And when cracks appear, the overhaul process must be done very well to ensure the safety of the vehicle and extend its service life. cracks appears, the grinding process must be done very well to ensure the safety of the vehicle and extend its service life.

Grinding is the process of machining the elements contained in the engine such as the crankshaft, connecting rods, block, cylinder head, among others, and replacing the fundamental elements that cannot be machined.

After a washing and cleaning process, which may include the use of one of the Metal-Chek Cleaners, a crack test must be performed on the ferrous materials. Metal-Chek RemoversIn addition, crack tests must be carried out on ferrous materials.

To check for subsurface cracks in parts made of ferromagnetic materials, use the Magnetic Particle Method. Learn more about this method and the products available from Metal-Chek.

The Metal-Chek products follow all PETROBRAS and ASME standards and come with a certificate of conformity.

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