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IS 8780:2004
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Indian Standard
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING OF STEEL
CASTINGS CODE OF PRACTICE
( First Revision)
lCS 77.040.20
0 BIS 2004
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1OREWORD
This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
tbc Non-destructive Testing Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical Engineering Division
coLlllc
il.
[hestanciarci was first publisiled in 1978 whiie reviewing this standard in the light of experience gained during
tilcse years. Tile Committee feit to revise tilis standard, while revising this standard following modifications have
been made:
a)
CIILISC
for safety precaution has been introduced for the personnei who are invoived in the radiographic
testing. For this purpose, reference shali be made to the following Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
( AERB ) guides:
For tile purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final
vaiue observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS 2:1960 Ruies for rounding off numericai vaiues ( revi.$ed). The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
NON-DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING OF STEEL
CASTINGS CODE OF PRACTICE
( First Revision)
IS No,
1 SCOPE
13805:2004
Title
3 TERMINOLOGY
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions
given in 1S2417, IS 2478, IS 2953 and IS 3415 shall
apply, in addition to the following.
2 REFERENCES
3.1 Defect A flaw ( imperfection or unintentional
discontinuity ) of such size, orientation, location or
properties as to be rejectable.
2417:2003
Title
Glossary of terms
ultrasonic
testing
revision
2478:1991
of terms relating to
radiography ( second
2595:1978
2953:1985
Glossary
of terms used for
interpretation of welds and castings
radiographs (,first revision )
3415:1998
Glossary
industrial
revision
relating to
( second
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4.1
Methods used may involve hazardous
materials, operations and equipment.
It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate health and safety precautions.
4.2 When performing radiography with X-rays or
gamma rays adequate precautions are taken to
protect the radiographer and other personnel in the
vicinity. For details about radiation protection,
reference may be made to Atomic Energy Regulatory
Board SG/lN- 1 and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
SGIN2.
3657: 1978
Radiographic
image
quality
indicators (first revision )
3658:1999
3703: 1980
7666:1988
5 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel performing non-destructive testing and
evaluation shall be qualified in respective methods
and for appropriate levels in accordance with the
requirements of IS 13805 or any other equivalent
certification schemes.
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6 APPLICABLE
TEST METHODS
7.3.1 Examination
6.1 Magnetic
Particle
Testing
Testing
Testing
7.5 Documentation
and Weld
7.4 Evaluation
Repair
of Cast Components
Testing
8 MAGNETIC
PARTICLE TESTING
8.1 Introduction
7 VISUAL EXAMINATION
7.1 Introduction
This section deals with the visual examination of all
types of steel castings. Surface testing shall be carried
out at specific stages during the processing of the
castings.
7.2 Equipment and Procedure
Visual Examination
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8.4 Non Relevant Indications
Non relevant indications are caused by distortion of
magnetic field resulting from magnetic writing, cold
working, hard and soft spots, boundaries of heat
effected zone, abrupt change in section, etc. Care shall
be taken to identify and eliminate them as they may
mask the actual defect.
should be dry and free from any dirt, grease, lint, scale,
oil or any extraneous matter that would obscure surface
opening or otherwise interfere with the testing.
9.2.2 Typical cleaning agents which may be used are
detergents, organic solvents, descaling solutions and
paint removers.
9.3 Examination
9.4 Evaluation
8.6 Documentation
Indications, if any, shall be evaluated for acceptance/
rejection, based on the applicable standards.
TESTING
9.6 Documentation
9.1 Introduction
10 RADIOGRAPHIC
TESTING
10.1 Introduction
10.3 Identification
Each section of the casting radiographed should
have suitable symbols affixed to identify the casting
and the area of the casting under testing. The lead
letters or numerals should in general be placed on the
surface facing the source of radiation. Where this is
not possible, they may be placed on the film side of
the casting.
1S 8780:2004
10.6.3 Radiographs and/or Digitized
of Film less Radiography
10.6.4 Interpretation
Image in Case
Record
below:
11 ULTRASONIC
a)
b)
c)
d)
11.1 Introduction
11.1.2
Documentation
Out
on Repair
Sketch
by Welding
c)
Metallurgical condition.
Procedure
10.6.2
b)
11.2.3
10.6 Documents
Carried
Shooting
a)
10,5 Evaluation
Standard
of Testing Technique
Radiographic
Test Condition
10.6.1
Condition
3)
Casting
2)
FLAW DETECTION
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minimize dead zone problems.
This type of probe
should be used for the examination of thin sections.
Measurement
to connected
matters
in the country,
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