ISO 4993:2015

Steel and iron castings — Radiographic testing

ISO 4993:2015 specifies the general requirements for the radiography of steel and iron castings by means of X-rays or gamma-rays, in accordance with procedures given in ISO 5579 and ISO 19232.

Pièces moulées en acier ou en fonte — Contrôle radiographique

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 07-Sep-2015
• ICS: 77.040.20 - Non-destructive testing of metals
• ICS: 77.140.80 - Iron and steel castings
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 17/SC 11 - Steel castings
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 17/SC 11 - Steel castings
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Completion Date: 15-Mar-2024

Relations

• Revised: ISO 4993:2024 - Steel and iron castings — Radiographic testing
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Revises: ISO 4993:2009 - Steel and iron castings — Radiographic inspection
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 4993
Third edition
2015-09-15
Steel and iron castings —
Radiographic testing
Pièces moulées en acier ou en fonte — Contrôle radiographique
Reference number
ISO 4993:2015(E)
©
ISO 2015

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Basis of purchase. 1
5 General . 2
5.1 Protection against ionizing radiation . 2
5.2 General requirements . 2
6 Testing parameters . 2
7 Personnel qualifications. 3
8 Testing arrangements . 3
9 Film position plan . 3
9.1 Film position plan for pilot radiography . 3
9.2 Film position plan for production radiography . 3
10 Rejection/acceptance criteria . 4
11 Foundry responsibility . 4
Annex A (normative) Examination arrangements . 5
Annex B (informative) Techniques for increasing the covered thickness range .11
Annex C (informative) Choice of radiation source .
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