ASTM E1030/E1030M-15

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 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2015
• 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)

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Designation: E1030/E1030M − 15
Standard Practice for
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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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This practice provides a uniform procedure for radio- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
graphic examination of metallic castings using radiographic E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
film as the recording medium. E155 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
and Magnesium Castings
1.2 Thisstandardaddressestheachievementof,orprotocols
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E186 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4 ⁄2 in.
for achieving, common or practical levels of radiographic
(50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings
coverage for castings, to detect primarily volumetric disconti-
E192 Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings
nuities to sensitivity levels measured by nominated image
for Aerospace Applications
quality indicators.All departures, including alternate means or
E272 Reference Radiographs for High-Strength Copper-
methods to increase coverage, or address challenges of detect-
Base and Nickel-Copper Alloy Castings
ing non-volumetric planar-type discontinuities, shall be agreed
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E280 Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (4 ⁄2 to 12
upon between the purchaser and supplier and shall consider
in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings
Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.
E310 Reference Radiographs for Tin Bronze Castings
1.3 The radiographic techniques stated herein provide ad-
E446 Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in.
equate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recog-
(50.8 mm) in Thickness
nized that, for special applications, specific techniques using
E505 Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum
more or less stringent requirements may be required than those
and Magnesium Die Castings
specified. In these cases, the use of alternate radiographic
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive
techniques shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and
Testing
supplier (also see Section 5).
E689 Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Group-
ing Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Used for Radiology
E802 Reference Radiographs for Gray Iron Castings Up to
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
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values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 4 ⁄2 in. (114 mm) in Thickness
E999 Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radio-
with the standard.
graphic Film Processing
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality In-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
dicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E1079 Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitom-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
eters
E1254 Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde-
Industrial Radiographic Films
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
Radiology (X and Gamma) Method.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally
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approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E1030 - 05(2011). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/E1030_E1030M-15. 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.
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E1320 Reference Radiographs for Titanium Castings 5.1.5 ProcedureRequirements(see9.1,9.1.1,9.3,9.7.4,and
E1742 Practice for Radiographic Examination 9.7.7) shall be specified.
E1815 Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for
5.1.6 Records—Record retention (see 12.1) shall be speci-
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Designation: E1030 − 05 (Reapproved 2011) E1030/E1030M − 15
Standard Test Method Practice for
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Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1030;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
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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 5).
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
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
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
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This test method 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 Jan. 1, 2011Dec. 1, 2015. Published March 2011January 2016. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
E1030 - 05.E1030 - 05(2011). DOI: 10.1520/E1030-05R11.10.1520/E1030_E1030M-15.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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