ASTM E1416-09

Standard Test Method for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments

ABSTRACT
This test method covers a uniform procedure for radioscopic examination of weldments. Requirements expressed in this test method are intended to control the quality of the radioscopic images and are not intended for controlling acceptability or quality of welds. It applies only to the use of equipment for radioscopic examination in which the image is finally presented on a television monitor for operator evaluation. The examination may be recorded for later review. It does not apply to fully automated systems where evaluation is automatically performed by computer. Unless otherwise specified by the applicable job order or contract, radioscopic examination shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure which includes: material and thickness range to be examined; equipment to be used, including specifications of source parameters and imaging equipment parameters; examination geometry, including source-to-object distance, object-to-detector-distance and orientation; image quality indicator designation and placement; test-object scan plan, indicating the range of motions and manipulation speeds through which the test object shall be manipulated in order to ensure satisfactory results; image-processing parameters; image-display parameters; and image storage.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a uniform procedure for radioscopic examination of weldments. Requirements expressed in this test method are intended to control the quality of the radioscopic images and are not intended for controlling acceptability or quality of welds.
1.2 This test method applies only to the use of equipment for radioscopic examination in which the image is finally presented on a display screen (monitor) for operator evaluation. The examination may be recorded for later review. It does not apply to fully automated systems where evaluation is automatically performed by computer.
1.3 The radioscopic extent, the quality level, and the acceptance criteria to be applied shall be specified in the contract, purchase order, product specification, or drawings.
1.4 This test method can be used for the detection of discontinuities. This test method also facilitates the examination of a weld from several directions, such as perpendicular to the weld surface and along both weld bevel angles. The radioscopic techniques described in this test method provide adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recognized that, for special applications, specific techniques using more stringent requirements may be needed to provide additional detection capability. The use of specific radioscopic techniques shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2009
• ICS: 25.160.40 - Welded joints and welds
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.01 - Radiology (X and Gamma) Method

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1416-04 - Standard Test Method for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM E1416-16 - Standard Practice for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2016
• Referred By: ASTM E3166-20e1 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Metal Additively Manufactured Aerospace Parts After Build
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1742/E1742M-18 - Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E1734-23 - Standard Practice for Radioscopic Examination of Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B595-21 - Standard Specification for Materials for Aluminum Powder Metallurgy (PM) Structural Parts
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2982-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Thin-Walled Metallic Liners in Filament-Wound Pressure Vessels Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E2981-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Composite Overwraps in Filament Wound Pressure Vessels Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1416 − 09
StandardTest Method for
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Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1416; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers a uniform procedure for radio- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
scopic examination of weldments. Requirements expressed in E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
this test method are intended to control the quality of the
E543 Specification forAgencies Performing Nondestructive
radioscopic images and are not intended for controlling accept- Testing
ability or quality of welds.
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Group-
ing Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
1.2 This test method applies only to the use of equipment
Used for Radiology
for radioscopic examination in which the image is finally
E1000 Guide for Radioscopy
presented on a display screen (monitor) for operator evalua-
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material
tion.The examination may be recorded for later review. It does
Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality In-
not apply to fully automated systems where evaluation is
dicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
automatically performed by computer.
E1255 Practice for Radioscopy
1.3 The radioscopic extent, the quality level, and the accep-
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
tance criteria to be applied shall be specified in the contract,
E1453 Guide for Storage of Magnetic Tape Media that
purchase order, product specification, or drawings.
Contains Analog or Digital Radioscopic Data
1.4 This test method can be used for the detection of E1475 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of
Digital Radiological Examination Data
discontinuities. This test method also facilitates the examina-
tion of a weld from several directions, such as perpendicular to E1647 Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Ra-
diology
the weld surface and along both weld bevel angles. The
radioscopic techniques described in this test method provide E1742 Practice for Radiographic Examination
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adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is
2.2 ASNT Standards:
recognized that, for special applications, specific techniques
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel
using more stringent requirements may be needed to provide
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
additional detection capability. The use of specific radioscopic
ANSI/ASNT CP-189-ASNT Standard for Qualification and
techniques shall be agreed upon between purchaser and sup-
Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
plier.
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2.3 National Aerospace Standard:
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NAS 410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
Test Personnel
information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.1 Definitionsoftermsapplicabletothistestmethodmay
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
be found in Terminology E1316.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
tionary statements are given in Section 7.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on the ASTM website.
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Radiology (X and Gamma) Method. Available fromTheAmerican Society for NondestructiveTesting (ASNT), P.O.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518.
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as E1416 - 04. DOI: Available fromAerospace IndustriesAssociation ofAmerica, Inc. (AIA), 1000
10.1520/E1416-09. WilsonBlvd.,Suite1700,Arlington,VA22209-3928,http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
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E1416 − 09
4. Apparatus the markers on the images. As a general rule, markers from
0.06 to 0.12 in. (1.5 to 3 mm) thick will suffice for most low
4.1 Radiation Sou
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:E1416–04 Designation:E1416–09
Standard Test Method for
1
Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1416; 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
1.1 This test method covers a uniform procedure for radioscopic examination of weldments. Requirements expressed in this test
method are intended to control the quality of the radioscopic images and are not intended for controlling acceptability or quality
of welds.
1.2 This test method applies only to the use of equipment for radioscopic examination in which the image is finally presented
on a television monitordisplay screen (monitor) for operator evaluation.The examination may be recorded for later review. It does
not apply to fully automated systems where evaluation is automatically performed by computer.
1.3 Theradioscopicextent,thequalitylevel,andtheacceptancecriteriatobeappliedshallbespecifiedinthecontract,purchase
order, product specification, or drawings.
1.4 This test method can be used for the detection of discontinuities. This test method also facilitates the examination of a weld
from several directions, such as perpendicular to the weld surface and along both weld bevel angles. The radioscopic techniques
described in this test method provide adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recognized that, for special
applications, specific techniques using more stringent requirements may be needed to provide additional detection capability. The
use of specific radioscopic techniques shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in bracketsparentheses are for
information only.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
E 543 PracticeSpecification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E 747 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for
Radiology
E 1000 Guide for Radioscopy
E 1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
Used for Radiology
E 1255 Practice for Radioscopy
E 1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E 1453 Guide for Storage of Magnetic Tape Media that Contains Analog or Digital Radioscopic Data
E 1475 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Radiological Examination Data
E 1647 Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Radiology
E 1742 Practice for Radiographic Examination
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2.2 ASNT Standards:
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT CP-189-ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
1
This test method 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 July 1, 2004.2009. Published July 2004.August 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 19962004 as
E1416-96.E 1416 - 04.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
3
Available from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E1416–09
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2.3 National Aerospace Standard:
NAS 410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Definitions of terms applicable t
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:E 1416–04 Designation:E1416–09
Standard Test Method for
1
Radioscopic Examination of Weldments
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1416; 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
1.1 This test method covers a uniform procedure for radioscopic examination of weldments. Requirements expressed in this test
method are intended to control the quality of the radioscopic images and are not intended for controlling acceptability or quality
of welds.
1.2 This test method applies only to the use of equipment for radioscopic examination in which the image is finally presented
on a television monitordisplay screen (monitor) for operator evaluation.The examination may be recorded for later review. It does
not apply to fully automated systems where evaluation is automatically performed by computer.
1.3 Theradioscopicextent,thequalitylevel,andtheacceptancecriteriatobeappliedshallbespecifiedinthecontract,purchase
order, product specification, or drawings.
1.4 This test method can be used for the detection of discontinuities. This test method also facilitates the examination of a weld
from several directions, such as perpendicular to the weld surface and along both weld bevel angles. The radioscopic techniques
described in this test method provide adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recognized that, for special
applications, specific techniques using more stringent requirements may be needed to provide additional detection capability. The
use of specific radioscopic techniques shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in bracketsparentheses are for
information only.
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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
E543 PracticeSpecification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for
Radiology
E1000 Guide for Radioscopy
E1025 Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI)
Used for Radiology
E1255 Practice for Radioscopy
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E1453 Guide for Storage of Magnetic Tape Media that Contains Analog or Digital Radioscopic Data
E1475 Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Radiological Examination Data
E1647 Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in Radiology
E1742 Practice for Radiographic Examination
3
2.2 ASNT Standards:
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT CP-189-ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
1
This test method 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 July 1, 2004.2009. Published July 2004.August 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 19962004 as E
1416-96.E1416 - 04. DOI: 10.1520/E1416-09.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
3
Available from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E1416–09
4
2.3 National Aerospace Standard:
NAS 410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Definitions of terms
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