Designation: E505 −22
Standard Reference Radiographs for
Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation E505; 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 These reference radiographs illustrate the categories and
severity levels of discontinuities that may occur in aluminum-
alloy and magnesium-alloy die castings. They are intended to
provide:
1.1.1 A guide enabling recognition of discontinuities and
their differentiation both as to type and severity level through
radiographic examination.
1.1.2 Example radiographic illustrations of discontinuities
and a nomenclature for reference in acceptance standards,
specifications, and drawings.
NOTE 1—The set of reference radiographs consists of five 8
1
⁄
2
by 11-in.
cardboard frames containing radiographs covering discontinuities in
aluminum and magnesium alloy die castings. The first four frames each
contain two sets of four graded levels of increasing severity, while the last
frame contains two ungraded radiographs. The 5 frames are contained in
a10
1
⁄
2
by 11
1
⁄
2
-in. ring binder.
NOTE 2—Reference radiographs applicable to aluminum and magne-
sium castings up to 2 in. (50 mm) in thickness are contained in ASTM
Reference Radiographs E155, for Inspection of Aluminum and Magne-
sium Castings, Volumes I and II.
1.2 Two kinds of illustration categories are covered as
follows:
1.2.1 Graded—Three discontinuity categories for aluminum
die castings and three discontinuity categories for magnesium
die castings, each illustrated in four levels of progressively
increasing severity. Category A discontinuities are illustrated
for aluminum and magnesium die castings having thicknesses
of
1
⁄
8
in. (3.2 mm) and
5
⁄
8
in. (15.9 mm); Category B discon-
tinuities are illustrated for
1
⁄
8
-in. thick aluminum and magne-
sium die castings; and Category C discontinuities are illus-
trated for
5
⁄
8
-in. thick aluminum and magnesium die castings.
1.2.2 Ungraded—One illustration of one discontinuity for
0.20-in. (5.1-mm) thickness aluminum die casting; and one
illustration of one discontinuity for
1
⁄
8
-in. (3.2-mm) thickness
magnesium die casting.
1.3 This document may be used for other materials,
thicknesses, or with other energy levels for which it has been
found to be applicable and agreement has been reached
between the purchaser and manufacturer.
1.4 From time to time, there may be minor changes to the
process for manufacturing of the reference radiograph adjunct
materials. These changes could include changes in the films or
processing chemicals used, changes in the dies or printing for
the cardboard mats, etc.; however, in all cases, these changes
are reviewed by the Illustration Monitoring Subcommittee and
all reference radiographs are reviewed against a fixed prototype
image to ensure that there are no changes to the acceptance
level represented by the reference radiographs. Therefore, the
adjunct reference radiographs remain valid for use with this
standard regardless of the date of production or the revision
level of the text standard.
1.5 These film reference radiographs are not intended to
illustrate the types and degrees of discontinuities found in
aluminum and magnesium die castings when performing
digital X-ray imaging. When performing digital X-ray imaging
of these castings, refer to Digital Reference Images E2973.
1.6 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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 appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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These reference radiographs are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
E07 on Nondestructive Testing and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E07.02 on Reference Radiological Images.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E505 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/E0505-22.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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.
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