ASTM A578/A578M-17
(Specification)Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications
ABSTRACT
This procedure covers the standard and acceptance standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examination of rolled carbon and alloy steel plates. The amplitude linearity of the apparatus to be used shall be checked by positioning the transducer over the depth resolution notch in the IIW or similar block. The inspection shall be performed in an area free of operations that interfere with proper performance of the test. The test shall be performed either by direct contact, immersion, or liquid column coupling. Grid scanning shall be conducted along a continuous perpendicular line on the center. All discontinuities causing complete loss of reflection shall be recorded.
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1.1 This specification2 covers the procedure and acceptance standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examination of rolled carbon and alloy steel plates, 3/8 in. [10 mm] in thickness and over, for special applications. The method will detect internal discontinuities parallel to the rolled surfaces. Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Supplementary requirements are provided for alternative procedures.
1.2 Individuals performing examinations in accordance with this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent standard is one which covers the qualification and certification of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which is acceptable to the purchaser.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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: A578/A578M −17
Standard Specification for
Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates
1
for Special Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA578/A578M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers the procedure and acceptance 2.1 ASTM Standards:
standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examina- A263 Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate
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tion of rolled carbon and alloy steel plates, ⁄8 in. [10 mm] in A264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-
thickness and over, for special applications. The method will Clad Plate
detect internal discontinuities parallel to the rolled surfaces. A265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad
Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Supplemen- Steel Plate
tary requirements are provided for alternative procedures. E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems
1.2 Individualsperformingexaminationsinaccordancewith
without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-
E2491 Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent
Phased-Array UltrasonicTesting Instruments and Systems
standard is one which covers the qualification and certification
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of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which 2.2 ANSI Standard:
B 46.1 Surface Texture
is acceptable to the purchaser.
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1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 2.3 ASNT Standard:
SNT-TC-1A
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
3. Terminology
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to nonde-
with the standard.
structive examinations used in this specification, refer to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology E1316.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Ordering Information
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.1 Acceptance level requirements (Sections 8, 9, and 10).
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Acceptance Level B shall apply unless otherwise agreed to by
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
purchaser and manufacturer.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.2 Any additions to the provisions of this specification as
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
prescribed in 6.2, 14.1, and Section 11.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.3 Supplementary requirements, if any.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as A578/A578M – 07 Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
(2012). DOI: 10.1520/A0578_A0578M-17. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- AvailablefromAmericanSocietyforNondestructiveTesting(ASNT),P.O.Box
cation SA-578/SA-578M in Section II of that Code. 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: A578/A578M − 07 (Reapproved 2012) A578/A578M − 17
Standard Specification for
Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates
1
for Special Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A578/A578M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
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1.1 This specification covers the procedure and acceptance standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examination of
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rolled carbon and alloy steel plates, ⁄8 in. [10 mm] in thickness and over, for special applications. The method will detect internal
discontinuities parallel to the rolled surfaces. Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Supplementary requirements are
provided for alternative procedures.
1.2 Individuals performing examinations in accordance with this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance with
the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent standard is one which
covers the qualification and certification of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which is acceptable to the
purchaser.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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:
A263 Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate
A264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-Clad Plate
A265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad Steel Plate
E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems without the
Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E2491 Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
B 46.1 Surface Texture
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2.3 ASNT Standard:
SNT-TC-1A
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A01.11
on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2017. Published March 2012November 2017. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20072012
as A578/A578M – 07.A578/A578M – 07 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/A0578_A0578M-07R12.10.1520/A0578_A0578M-17.
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SA-578/SA-578M 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 service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to nondestructive examinations used in
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Designation: A578/A578M − 17
Standard Specification for
Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates
1
for Special Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A578/A578M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2 3
1.1 This specification covers the procedure and acceptance 2.1 ASTM Standards:
standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examina- A263 Specification for Stainless Chromium Steel-Clad Plate
3
tion of rolled carbon and alloy steel plates, ⁄8 in. [10 mm] in A264 Specification for Stainless Chromium-Nickel Steel-
thickness and over, for special applications. The method will Clad Plate
detect internal discontinuities parallel to the rolled surfaces. A265 Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Base Alloy-Clad
Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Supplemen- Steel Plate
tary requirements are provided for alternative procedures. E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems
1.2 Individuals performing examinations in accordance with
without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-
E2491 Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent
Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems
standard is one which covers the qualification and certification
4
of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which 2.2 ANSI Standard:
is acceptable to the purchaser. B 46.1 Surface Texture
5
2.3 ASNT Standard:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in SNT-TC-1A
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3. Terminology
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to nonde-
with the standard.
structive examinations used in this specification, refer to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology E1316.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Ordering Information
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.1 Acceptance level requirements (Sections 8, 9, and 10).
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Acceptance Level B shall apply unless otherwise agreed to by
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
purchaser and manufacturer.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.2 Any additions to the provisions of this specification as
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
prescribed in 6.2, 14.1, and Section 11.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.3 Supplementary requirements, if any.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1 3
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
4
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as A578/A578M – 07 Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
(2012). DOI: 10.1520/A0578_A0578M-17. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
2 5
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box
cation SA-578/SA-578M in Section II of that Code. 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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