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  • BS 4124(1991) : 1991

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    METHODS FOR ULTRASONIC DETECTION OF IMPERFECTIONS IN STEEL FORGINGS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-09-2001

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1991

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Principle
    4 Equipment
    5 Surface condition
    6 Requirements for testing
    7 Procedures for the assessment of imperfections
    8 Test report
    Appendix A Flaw recording levels and defect acceptance criteria
    Appendix B Information to be provided by the purchaser and
               details for agreement between contracting parties
    Appendix C Technique or producer sheet
    Appendix D Probe frequency
    Appendix E Preparation and use of reference blocks and
               reference reflectors
    Appendix F Compensation for material attenuation, curvature
               and surface finish
    Appendix G Notes for guidance on the DGS diagram
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    Describes four methods for the ultrasonic testing of ferritic and austenitic steel forgings using A-scope pulse echo ultrasonic equipment, under surface contact and manual operation conditions, for the detection of imperfections.

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    Committee ISM/73
    Development Note Supersedes BS 4124(1987) & 89/42487 DC. (05/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 2704(1978) : 1978 SPECIFICATION FOR CALIBRATION BLOCKS FOR USE IN ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION
    BS 4331-3(1974) : 1974 METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION EQUIPMENT - GUIDANCE ON THE IN - SERVICE MONITORING OF PROBES (EXCLUDING IMMERSION PROBES)
    BS 1134-1(1988) : 1988 ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE TEXTURE - PART 1: METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION
    BS 3683-4(1985) : 1985 GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN-NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING - ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION
    BS 4331-1(1978) : 1978 METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION EQUIPMENT - OVERALL PERFORMANCE: ON-SITE
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