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ASTM-E164:2003 Edition

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E164-03 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldment

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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.

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1 Scope
Referenced Documents
Significance and Use
2 Search Units
Standardization
Reference Standards
FIG. 1
3 Coupling Conditions
Distance-Amplitude Correction
TABLE 1
4 FIG. 2
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5 Examination Procedures
Reflector Evaluation
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6 Report
Keywords
FIG. 11
7 TABLE 2
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
8 FIG. 14
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
9 A1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IIW) TYPE REFERENCE BLOCKS AND OTHER REFERENCE BLOCKS FOR ULTRASONIC TESTING
A1.1 Purpose
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
10 A1.2 Description
A1.3 Distance Standardization
11 FIG. A1.1
12 FIG. A1.2
FIG. A1.3
FIG. A1.4
13 FIG. A1.5
FIG. A1.6
14 A1.4 Checking the Search Units and Their Characteristics
A1.5 Standardization with Supplementary Blocks
FIG. A1.7
FIG. A1.8
15 FIG. A1.9
16 FIG. A1.10
17 FIG. A1.11
18 FIG. A1.12
TABLE A1.1
19 A2. RECTANGULAR COORDINATE STANDARDIZATION OF ANGLE-BEAM SEARCH UNITS ON THE ASME-TYPE BASIC REFERENCE BLOCK
FIG. A1.13
20 A2.2 Basic Reference Reflectors
FIG. A2.1
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TABLE A2.1
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21 FIG. A2.4
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FIG. A2.6
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22 A2.8 Planar Reflectors
A2.9 Beam Spread
A2.10 Alternative Standardization Paths
FIG. A2.8
23 FIG. A2.9
FIG. A2.10
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