Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization
This study compares the Eddy current technique and optical microscopy for measuring the anodized layer thickness in a 6063 aluminum alloy with the aim of establishing an efficient and accurate methodology capable of delivering optimal results in a time-efficient manner. Optical microscopy was use...
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| author | Cabral Miramontes, José Ángel Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli Lara Banda, María del Refugio Almeraya Calderón, Facundo |
| author_facet | Cabral Miramontes, José Ángel Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli Lara Banda, María del Refugio Almeraya Calderón, Facundo |
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| description | This study compares the Eddy current technique and optical microscopy for measuring
the anodized layer thickness in a 6063 aluminum alloy with the aim of establishing an
efficient and accurate methodology capable of delivering optimal results in a time-efficient
manner. Optical microscopy was used as the reference method, with five measurements
taken in different fields for each specimen. The Eddy current method was applied using
two calibration strategies: one calibration before each measurement and another after every
ten specimens. The Bland–Altman analysis was employed to compare both measurement
techniques. The results indicated that the calibration before each measurement strategy
using Eddy current showed higher agreement with the reference method, suggesting that
both techniques can be considered equivalent and interchangeable. Furthermore, the Eddy
current method demonstrated significant advantages in detecting thickness variations
along the specimen, revealing non-uniform distribution of the anodized layer. This method
also proved to be faster and eliminated the need for metallographic preparation required
by optical microscopy, thus significantly reducing analysis time and cost. In conclusion, the
Eddy current method with calibration before each measurement strategy is proposed as an
effective alternative for measuring anodized layer thickness in applications where speed
and precision are critical. |
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| spelling | eprints-303352025-08-25T21:05:09Z http://eprints.uanl.mx/30335/ Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization Cabral Miramontes, José Ángel Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli Lara Banda, María del Refugio Almeraya Calderón, Facundo Ingeniería y Tecnología QC Física TJ Ingeniería Mecánica This study compares the Eddy current technique and optical microscopy for measuring the anodized layer thickness in a 6063 aluminum alloy with the aim of establishing an efficient and accurate methodology capable of delivering optimal results in a time-efficient manner. Optical microscopy was used as the reference method, with five measurements taken in different fields for each specimen. The Eddy current method was applied using two calibration strategies: one calibration before each measurement and another after every ten specimens. The Bland–Altman analysis was employed to compare both measurement techniques. The results indicated that the calibration before each measurement strategy using Eddy current showed higher agreement with the reference method, suggesting that both techniques can be considered equivalent and interchangeable. Furthermore, the Eddy current method demonstrated significant advantages in detecting thickness variations along the specimen, revealing non-uniform distribution of the anodized layer. This method also proved to be faster and eliminated the need for metallographic preparation required by optical microscopy, thus significantly reducing analysis time and cost. In conclusion, the Eddy current method with calibration before each measurement strategy is proposed as an effective alternative for measuring anodized layer thickness in applications where speed and precision are critical. Molecular Diversity Preservation International 2025-08-15 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uanl.mx/30335/1/applsci-15-09025.pdf http://eprints.uanl.mx/30335/1.haspreviewThumbnailVersion/applsci-15-09025.pdf Cabral Miramontes, José Ángel y Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli y Lara Banda, María del Refugio y Almeraya Calderón, Facundo (2025) Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization. Applied sciences, 2025 (15). pp. 1-18. ISSN 2076-3417 https://doi.org/10.3390/app15169025 9025 |
| spellingShingle | Ingeniería y Tecnología QC Física TJ Ingeniería Mecánica Cabral Miramontes, José Ángel Gaona Tiburcio, Citlalli Lara Banda, María del Refugio Almeraya Calderón, Facundo Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
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| title | Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
| title_full | Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
| title_fullStr | Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
| title_short | Comparative Method Between Eddy Current and Optical Microscopy in the Determination of Thickness of 6063 Aluminum Alloy Anodization |
| title_sort | comparative method between eddy current and optical microscopy in the determination of thickness of 6063 aluminum alloy anodization |
| topic | Ingeniería y Tecnología QC Física TJ Ingeniería Mecánica |
| url | http://eprints.uanl.mx/30335/1/applsci-15-09025.pdf |
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