ASTM E164-03
Historical Standard: ASTM E164-03 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldment
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ASTM E164
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers techniques for the ultrasonic A-scan examination of specific weld configurations joining wrought ferrous or aluminum alloy materials to detect weld discontinuities (Note 1). The reflection method using pulsed waves is specified. Manual techniques are described employing contact of the search unit through a couplant film or water column.
1.2 This practice utilizes angle beams or straight beams, or both, depending upon the specific weld configurations. Practices for special geometries such as fillet welds and spot welds are not included. The practice is intended to be used on thicknesses of 0.250 to 8 in. [6.4 to 203 mm].
Note 1This practice is based on experience with ferrous and aluminum alloys. Other metallic materials can be examined using this practice provided reference standards can be developed that demonstrate that the particular material and weld can be successfully penetrated by an ultrasonic beam.
Note 2For additional pertinent information see Practice E 317, Terminology E 1316, and Practice E 587.
1.3 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. SI units are given for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ISO Standard
ISO?2400 Reference Block for the Calibration of Equipment for Ultrasonic Examination Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.ANSI/ASNT Standard
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing PersonnelASNT Document
Recommended Practice Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing Available from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518.ASTM Standards
E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E587 Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
AIA Standard
NAS-410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (AIA), 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928, http://www.aia-aerospace.org.Keywords
?NDT of weldments; nondestructive testing; ultrasonic contact examination; ultrasonic NDT of weldments; weldments;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 25.160.40 (Welding joints and welds)
DOI: 10.1520/E0164-03
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