METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAGNETIC TESTING OF METAL PRODUCTS
Method and device for magnetic testing of metal products (1) comprising detection means (2) responsive to variations of the magnetic field intensity, for detecting vibrations in the magnetic field caused on the exterior of the product to be inspected by defects (12, 13) in said product, in which is generated such a magnetic field. According to the invention, the magnetizing means (5, 14) generate a magnetic field oriented at right angles to the surface (11) of the product (1) to be tested and the detection means (2), located near the mangetizing means, include at least one detector, such as a magneto-resistor, its electrical resistance being a function of the intensity of the magnetic field in which said detector is placed. The device of the invention is useful, in particular, for detecting surface or under-skin defects on products with geometrical surface irregularities, such as continuously cast iron and steel products.