Can ferrography work as a good condition monitoring technique to evaluate machine degradation, without spectrometry?
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Is it possible for certain oils to show higher wear metals using spectroscopy, but not be severe or what is normally considered high wear?
Tests in isolation from each other are not the best value.(best to have a specific suite for your application and requiements)
In diagnosing of sample results all tests results should be considered and can be related.
In my experience, the most reliable results are from the ICP, so I would condsider this the starting point, all be it you will see no particles greater than 7 to 10 microns.
Direct reading ferrography is a good tool for ferrous wear and failure modes using DL and DS
in simple ratios to highlight problems.
In diagnosing of sample results all tests results should be considered and can be related.
In my experience, the most reliable results are from the ICP, so I would condsider this the starting point, all be it you will see no particles greater than 7 to 10 microns.
Direct reading ferrography is a good tool for ferrous wear and failure modes using DL and DS
in simple ratios to highlight problems.
