SIST EN ISO 12707:2017

Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Terms used in magnetic particle testing (ISO 12707:2016)

ISO 12707:2016 defines general terms specifically associated with magnetic particle testing.

Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Terminologie - Begriffe der Magnetpulverprüfung (ISO 12707:2016)

Essais non destructifs - Terminologie - Termes utilisés en magnétoscopie (ISO 12707:2016)

ISO 12707:2016 définit des termes généraux spécifiquement associés à la magnétoscopie.

Neporušitveno preskušanje - Terminologija - Izrazi s področja preskušanja z magnetnimi delci (ISO 12707:2016)

Ta dokument določa izraze s področja preskušanja z magnetnimi delci.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 28-Feb-2014
• Publication Date: 08-Feb-2017
• ICS: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: PKG - Testing of metallic materials
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 02-Feb-2017
• Due Date: 09-Apr-2017
• Completion Date: 09-Feb-2017
• Ref Project: EN ISO 12707:2016 - Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - Vocabulary (ISO 12707:2016)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1330-7:2005 - Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Part 7: Terms used in magnetic particle testing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017

Overview

EN ISO 12707:2016 - "Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - Vocabulary" is a CEN-adopted ISO vocabulary standard that defines the general terms specifically associated with magnetic particle testing (MPI). Published in 2016 and endorsed as EN ISO 12707:2016, it harmonizes terminology used across NDT practice, equipment specification, reporting and training to reduce ambiguity in international and cross‑industry communication.

Key Topics

The standard provides concise, standardized definitions for MPI-related terms, including but not limited to:

• Magnetization techniques: adjacent conductor technique, coil technique, circular magnetization, current flow technique, induced current flow technique, flexible and rigid coil techniques, threaded conductor technique, magnetic flow technique.
• Equipment and components: magnetizing coil, portable electromagnet (yoke), magnetic bench, current generator, contact pad, prods, central/ threaded conductor.
• Detection media and properties: magnetic particle, magnetic ink, detection medium, carrier liquid, dry powder technique, fluorescent detection medium, coloured detection medium, concentrate, conditioning agent, magnetic particle content, fluorescent stability, mechanical stability.
• Fields and measurements: tangential field, tangential field strength, residual field, ampere turns.
• Performance and artefacts: magnetic writing, arcing strike, flux indicator, lift test, magnetic extender, contrast aid paint, continuous magnetization technique.

These definitions support consistent interpretation of MPI methods, equipment specifications, and inspection results without prescribing test procedures or acceptance criteria.

Applications and Users

EN ISO 12707:2016 is essential for organizations and professionals involved in non-destructive testing (NDT) who require consistent terminology:

• NDT inspectors and technicians performing magnetic particle testing
• NDT trainers and certification bodies developing course material and exams
• Quality managers and engineers writing inspection procedures and reports
• Manufacturers and procurement teams specifying MPI equipment and detection media
• Laboratories, regulators and auditors harmonizing documentation across borders

Practical uses include producing clear inspection instructions, unambiguous test reports, procurement specifications, training syllabi, and technical translations.

Related Standards

• ISO 12706 - Terminology for penetrant testing
• ISO 12718 - Eddy current testing - Vocabulary
• EN 1330-7:2005 - Terms used in magnetic particle testing (superseded by EN ISO 12707:2016)

Using EN ISO 12707:2016 improves clarity in MPI communication, supports regulatory and contractual compliance, and reduces misinterpretation in NDT practice.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Terminologie - Begriffe der Magnetpulverprüfung (ISO
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Essais non destructifs - Terminologie - Termes utilisés en magnétoscopie (ISO
12707:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12707:2016
ICS:
01.040.19 Preskušanje (Slovarji) Testing (Vocabularies)
19.100 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 12707
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 01.040.19; 19.100 Supersedes EN 1330-7:2005
English Version
Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing -
Vocabulary (ISO 12707:2016)
Essais non destructifs - Magnétoscopie - Vocabulaire Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung - Magnetpulverprüfung -
(ISO 12707:2016) Vokabular (ISO 12707:2016)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 February 2016.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 12707:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 135 "Non-
destructive testing" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 138 “Non-destructive testing”
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2016, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 1330-7:2005.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 12707:2016 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 12707:2016 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12707
First edition
2016-03-01
Non-destructive testing — Magnetic
particle testing — Vocabulary
Essais non destructifs — Magnétoscopie — Vocabulaire
Reference number
ISO 12707:2016(E)
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ISO 12707:2016(E)
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1 Scope . 1
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Bibliography . 5
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