ISO 17640:2018(E)
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1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Termsanddefinitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
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6 Information required prior to testing ............................................................................................................................................ 3
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6.3 Written test procedure ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
7 Requirements for personnel and equipment ......................................................................................................................... 4
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7.3.2 Angles of incidence ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
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8 Testing volume ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
9 Preparation of scanning surfaces ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
10 Parent metal testing .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
11 Range and sensitivity setting ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
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12 Testing levels ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
13 Testing techniques ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
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14 Test report ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Annex A Testing levels for various types of welded joints ........................................................................13
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
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