ASTM A903/A903M-99(2024)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection
ABSTRACT
This specification covers steel castings, surface acceptance standards, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection. Liquid penetrant inspection or magnetic particle inspection shall be used for nondestructive inspection. Personnel performing examination shall be qualified in accordance with an acceptable written procedure as agreed upon between the purchaser and manufacturer. All relevant indications shall be evaluated in terms of the acceptance criteria. Individual relevant linear and nonlinear indications exceeding the specified acceptance levels shall be considered unacceptable.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers acceptance criteria for the surface inspection of steel castings when nondestructively examined by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection.
1.2 This specification is to be used wherever the inquiry, contract, order, or specification states that the acceptance standards for magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection shall be in accordance with Specification A903/A903M.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this specification.
1.4 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.
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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: A903/A903M − 99 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Magnetic
Particle and Liquid Penetrant Inspection
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A903/A903M; 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 3.1.1 linear indications—an indication whose length is
equal to or greater than three times its width shall be classified
1.1 This specification covers acceptance criteria for the
as a linear indication.
surface inspection of steel castings when nondestructively
3.1.2 nonlinear indications—an indication whose length is
examined by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection.
less than three times its width shall be classified as nonlinear.
1.2 This specification is to be used wherever the inquiry,
3.1.3 relevant indications—relevant indications are indica-
contract, order, or specification states that the acceptance
tions which result from mechanical discontinuities. Only indi-
standards for magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection
cations whose major dimension exceeds ⁄16 in. [1.6 mm] shall
shall be in accordance with Specification A903/A903M.
be considered relevant.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
4. Ordering Information
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
4.1 The inquiry and order should indicate the following
system are not exact equivalents; therefore each system must
information:
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
4.1.1 Nondestructive Practice—Practice E165/E165M for
two systems may result in nonconformance with this specifi-
liquid penetrant inspection or Guide E709 for magnetic particle
cation.
inspection. Unless a specific technique within a practice is
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
specified, the choice shall be the option of the manufacturer.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.2 Personnel Qualifications.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.3 Extent of Inspection—The number of castings and the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
extent of casting surfaces to be examined.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.4 Acceptance Level—If more than one acceptance level
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
is specified for different locations, a nondestructive test draw-
ing identifying acceptance levels and locations should accom-
2. Referenced Documents
pany the inquiry and order.
4.1.5 Supplementary Requirements, if any.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for Gen-
5. Personnel Qualifications
eral Industry
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
5.1 Personnel performing examination shall be qualified in
accordance with an acceptable written procedure as agreed
3. Terminology
upon between the purchaser and manufacturer.
3.1 Definitions:
6. Evaluation of Indications
6.1 All relevant indications shall be evaluated in terms of
the acceptance criteria.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
6.2 Mechanical discontinuities are indicated by bleed-out of
A01.18 on Castings.
the penetrant or retention of the magnetic particle examination
Current edition approved March 1, 2024. Published March 2024. Originally
medium. However, false indications may be produced by
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A903/A903M – 99
(2017). DOI: 10.1520/A0903_A0903M-99R24.
localized surface irregularities, metallurgical discontinuities, or
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
magnetic permeability variations. Any indication in excess of
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
the acceptance criteria which is believed to be false may be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. reexamined. Surface conditioning may pre
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