ASTM E1030/E1030M-21

Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The requirements expressed in this practice 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 practice2 provides a uniform procedure for radiographic examination of metallic castings using radiographic film as the recording medium.  
1.2 This standard addresses the achievement of, or protocols for achieving, common or practical levels of radiographic coverage for castings, to detect primarily volumetric discontinuities to sensitivity levels measured by nominated image quality indicators. All departures, including alternate means or methods to increase coverage, or address challenges of detecting non-volumetric planar-type discontinuities, shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier and shall consider Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.  
1.3 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 5).  
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2021
• ICS: 77.140.80 - Iron and steel castings
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.01 - Radiology (X and Gamma) Method

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1030/E1030M − 21
Standard Practice for
1
Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE1030/E1030M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This practice provides a uniform procedure for radio-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
graphic examination of metallic castings using radiographic
film as the recording medium.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 Thisstandardaddressestheachievementof,orprotocols
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
for achieving, common or practical levels of radiographic
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination Using Industrial
coverage for castings, to detect primarily volumetric disconti-
Radiographic Film
nuities to sensitivity levels measured by nominated image
E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
quality indicators.All departures, including alternate means or
and Magnesium Castings
methods to increase coverage, or address challenges of detect-
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E186 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4 ⁄2 in.
ing non-volumetric planar-type discontinuities, shall be agreed
(50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings
upon between the purchaser and supplier and shall consider
E192 Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings
Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.
for Aerospace Applications
1.3 The radiographic techniques stated herein provide ad-
E272 Reference Radiographs for High-Strength Copper-
equate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recog-
Base and Nickel-Copper Alloy Castings
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nized that, for special applications, specific techniques using
E280 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (4 ⁄2 to 12
more or less stringent requirements may be required than those
in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings
specified. In these cases, the use of alternate radiographic
E310 Reference Radiographs for Tin Bronze Castings
techniques shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and
E446 Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in.
supplier (also see Section 5).
(50.8 mm) in Thickness
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
and Magnesium Die Castings
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive
values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva-
Testing
lents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
E689 Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings
system shall be used independently of the other, and values
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Group-
from the two systems shall not be combined.
ing Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Used for Radiology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E802 Reference Radiographs for Gray Iron Castings Up to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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4 ⁄2 in. (114 mm) in Thickness
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
E999 Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radio-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
graphic Film Processing
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality In-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
dicators (IQI) Used for Radiography
E1079 Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitom-
eters
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde-
E1254 Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on
Radiology (X and Gamma) Method.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2021.PublishedJuly2021.Originallyapproved
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in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E1030/E1030M – 15. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/E1030_E1030M-21. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Test Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Method SE-1030 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summ
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Designation: E1030/E1030M − 15 E1030/E1030M − 21
Standard Practice for
1
Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1030/E1030M; 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 Scope*
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1.1 This practice provides a uniform procedure for radiographic examination of metallic castings using radiographic film as the
recording medium.
1.2 This standard addresses the achievement of, or protocols for achieving, common or practical levels of radiographic coverage
for castings, to detect primarily volumetric discontinuities to sensitivity levels measured by nominated image quality indicators.
All departures, including alternate means or methods to increase coverage, or address challenges of detecting non-volumetric
planar-type discontinuities, shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier and shall consider Appendix X1 and
Appendix X2.
1.3 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 5).
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination Using Industrial Radiographic Film
E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings
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E186 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4 ⁄2 in. (50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on Radiology (X and
Gamma) Method.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015June 1, 2021. Published January 2016July 2021. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
E1030 - 05E1030/E1030M – 15.(2011). DOI: 10.1520/E1030_E1030M-15.10.1520/E1030_E1030M-21.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Test Method SE-1030 in Section II of that Code.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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E1030/E1030M − 21
E192 Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings for Aerospace Applications
E272 Reference Radiographs for High-Strength Copper-Base and Nickel-Copper Alloy Castings
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E280 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (4 ⁄2 to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings
E310 Reference Radiographs for Tin Bronze Castings
E446 Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in Thickness
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E689 Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of
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