ASTM E1030-05
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The requirements expressed in this test method are intended to control the quality of the radiographic images, to produce satisfactory and consistent results, and are not intended for controlling the acceptability or quality of materials or products.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a uniform procedure for radiographic examination of metallic castings using radiographic film as the recording medium.
1.2 Due to the many complex geometries and part configurations inherent with cast products, it is necessary to recognize potential limitations associated with obtaining complete radiographic coverage on castings. Radiography of areas where geometry or part configuration does not allow achievement of complete coverage with practical radiographic methods shall be subject to mutual agreements between purchaser and supplier. The use of alternative nondestructive methods for areas that are not conducive to practical radiography shall also be specifically agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
1.3 The radiographic method is highly sensitive to volumetric discontinuities that displace a detectable volume of cast material. Discontinuities that do not displace an appreciable volume of material, however, such as cracks or other planar-type indications, may not be detected with radiography unless the radiation beam is coincidentally aligned with the planar orientation of the discontinuity. In view of this limitation, it may be considered appropriate to use the radiographic method in conjunction with additional nondestructive methods that maintain reliable detection capabilities for these types of discontinuities. The use of additional methods shall be specifically agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier.
1.4 The radiographic techniques stated herein provide adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recognized that, for special applications, specific techniques using more or less stringent requirements may be required than those specified. In these cases, the use of alternate radiographic techniques shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier (also see Section ).
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
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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Designation:E1030–05
Standard Test Method for
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Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1030; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2 priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This test method provides a uniform procedure for
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
radiographic examination of metallic castings using radio-
graphic film as the recording medium.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 Due to the many complex geometries and part configu-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
rations inherent with cast products, it is necessary to recognize
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
potential limitations associated with obtaining complete radio-
E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
graphic coverage on castings. Radiography of areas where
and Magnesium Castings
geometry or part configuration does not allow achievement of
E186 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 412-
complete coverage with practical radiographic methods shall
in. [51 to 114-mm]) Steel Castings
be subject to mutual agreements between purchaser and
E192 Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings
supplier. The use of alternative nondestructive methods for
for Aerospace Applications
areas that are not conducive to practical radiography shall also
E272 Reference Radiographs for High-Strength Copper-
be specifically agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
Base and Nickel-Copper Alloy Castings
1.3 The radiographic method is highly sensitive to volumet-
E280 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (412 to
ric discontinuities that displace a detectable volume of cast
12-in. [114 to 305-mm]) Steel Castings
material. Discontinuities that do not displace an appreciable
E310 Reference Radiographs for Tin Bronze Castings
volume of material, however, such as cracks or other planar-
E446 Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in.
type indications, may not be detected with radiography unless
[51 mm] in Thickness
the radiation beam is coincidentally aligned with the planar
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
orientation of the discontinuity. In view of this limitation, it
and Magnesium Die Castings
may be considered appropriate to use the radiographic method
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestruc-
in conjunction with additional nondestructive methods that
tive Testing
maintain reliable detection capabilities for these types of
E689 Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings
discontinuities. The use of additional methods shall be specifi-
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material
cally agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier.
Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators
1.4 The radiographic techniques stated herein provide ad-
(IQI) Used for Radiology
equate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recog-
E802 Reference Radiographs for Gray Iron Castings Up to
nized that, for special applications, specific techniques using
412 in. [114 mm] in Thickness
more or less stringent requirements may be required than those
E999 Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radio-
specified. In these cases, the use of alternate radiographic
graphic Film Processing
techniques shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material
supplier (also see Section 5).
Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indi-
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
cators (IQI) Used for Radiology
as standard.
E1079 Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitom-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
eters
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E1254 Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed
Industrial Radiographic Films
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on
Radiology (X and Gamma) Method.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published February 2006. Originally
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E1030 - 00. DOI:
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10.1520/E1030-05.
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