The standard template editor provides so-called standard templates. A standard template defines parameters for non-metallic inclusion assessment.

The default settings determine the formation and arrangement of inclusions based on the interpretation of rules and definitions in the underlying standard.

The standard template editor provides the option to adapt parameters for a company specific interpretation of a certain standard or the analysis of non-metallic inclusions in non-steel metals.

NOTICE

Changing default parameters might have a large impact on the rating results. It is highly recommended to compare the results of the adapted standard with the results of the default standard to fully understand the impact on the inclusion rating.

The results based on these definitions are displayed in the NMI Global Results view, see NMI Global Results View and in the NMI Field Based Inspection View, see NMI Field Based Inspection View.

 

For each of the supported standards one pre-configured standard template is provided, see Opening Standard Templates.

You can select all standard templates in the job template using the Standard Selection tool, see also Standard Selection Tool.

As a Supervisor, you can copy and edit standard templates to address company internal guidelines for non-metallic inclusion analysis.

Work in the Standard Template Editor

To edit your copy of the standard template according to your needs, you set the following parameter values in the Center Screen Area.

Hover the mouse above the parameter to open a tooltip with a short description of the parameter.

• Size (particle, isolated inclusion)
  Parameter: Minimum particle length (μm) and Minimum particle width (μm)
• Shape (particle, isolated inclusion)
  Parameter: Globular / elongated particle (length/width)
• Next neighbour relationship
  Parameter: Particle distance in rolling direction (μm) and Particle distance perpendicular to rolling direction (μm)
• Inclusion formation
  Parameter: Minimum inclusion length (μm) and Minimum inclusion width (μm)

Under Explanation of Parameters, you find more information about the basic principles of inclusion grouping. As well, hover the mouse over the explanations to get more information.

You save the standard template any time by leaving the standard template editor by clicking Home and then saving your changes.