Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/ Peak Count Requirements

William D. Corbett KTA-Tator, Inc.

Webinar Content
Review of industry standards Review of instrumentation and measurement acquisition procedures Content of Proposed SSPC Standard

Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Completion of this webinar will enable the participant to describe:
The industry standards for surface profile, surface roughness and peak count measurement The instruments used to measure surface profile/ roughness and to quantify peak count The proposed content of the SSPC standard, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/Peak Count Requirements

Industry Standards for Surface Profile, Surface Roughness and Peak Count Measurement
ASME B46.1, Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay) ASTM D4417, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel ASTM D7127, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Surface Roughness of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Metal Surfaces Using a Portable Stylus Instrument

Industry Standards for Surface Profile, Surface Roughness and Peak Count Measurement, continued
ISO 4287, Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface Texture: Profile Method - Terms, Definitions and Surface Texture Parameters ISO 8503, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates
Part 4: Method for the calibration of ISO surface profile comparators and for the determination of surface profile - Stylus instrument procedure Part 5: Replica tape method for determination of the surface profile

NACE SP0287, Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel Surfaces

Proposed SSPC Standard

Procedure for Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/Peak Count Requirements Draft #6b (May 21, 2012) in SSPC Standards Review Committee (SRC) After SRC approval, SSPC Board must approve Timeline for approval is unknown at this time

Content of Proposed SSPC Standard

Scope; Description; Referenced Standards; Definitions Description of Instruments; Verification of Accuracy Required Number & Location of Readings Reporting Conformance to the Specified Surface Profile Range Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy Appendix B: Determining Compliance based on Process Control Procedure Appendix C: Additional Considerations when Measuring Surface Profile

Instrumentation and Measurement Acquisition Procedures

Visual Comparators Depth Micrometers Replica Tape Stylus Instruments

Visual Comparators
ASTM D4417, Method A
5-10 X illuminated magnifier Comparator Disc

Visual Comparators
Three Comparator Discs
S: Sand G/S: Grit/Slag SH: Shot

Stencil Code
Profile depth (2) Abrasive Type (Sand) Year reference (1970)

Visual Comparators
Select Disc Attach Disc to Comparator Examine Surface Select Segment(s)

ISO Visual Comparators

Grit or Shot prepared surfaces Used with 5-10X magnifier Surface roughness graded as:
Fine Medium Coarse

Depth Micrometers
Instrument sets on peaks of the profile while a conicalshaped point projects into the valleys Digital models store and upload data for analysis (paperless)

Replica Tape
Used in conjunction with a spring-loaded micrometer (analog or digital) Compressible foam attached to 2 mils of polyester film (Mylar) Digital version of micrometer can upload data (USB)

Replica Tape

Using HT Replica Tape

Obtain measurement with X-Coarse replica tape
If reading is 0.8-1.5 mils (red zone), record the measurement using Coarse tape If reading is 2.6-4.5 mils (blue zone), record the measurement using X-Coarse tape If reading is between 1.5-2.5 mils using X-Coarse, obtain a second reading (same location) with the Coarse tape If the reading with the Coarse tape is also within 1.5-2.5 mils inclusive, average the two values

Portable Stylus Instruments (ASTM D7127)

Retractable arm with diamond point stylus Arm is automatically retracted Rt: The distance between the highest peak
and the lowest valley within any given evaluation length

Rmax: The greatest distance between the

highest peak and lowest valley for any of the five sampling lengths that comprise an evaluation length

Pc: The number of peak/valley pairs, per unit

of evaluation length, extending outside a deadband centered around the mean line over the sampling length

Frequency of Surface Profile Measurements

No. of readings indicated in ASTM standards No. of locations not indicated in ASTM standards No. of locations may be indicated by the project specification Proposed SSPC Standard provides no. of locations to characterize the surface
Primary purpose of this webinar

Number of Readings (to determine location average)

Based on Test Method (unless otherwise specified) ASTM D4417 Sufficient number of readings for Method A
(visual comparator) 10 readings per location for Method B (depth micrometer) 3 readings per location for Method C (replica tape)

ASTM D7127 (portable stylus instrument)

5 traces per location

Number of Locations (to characterize the surface)

Minimum of three 6 x 6 (15cm x 15cm) locations
Per surface preparation apparatus Per work shift or 12-hour period (whichever is shorter)

Optional method (Non-mandatory Appendix B)

Based on changes in process between acceptance of jobsite standard & completion of production surface preparation

Surface Preparation Apparatus

Individual Blast Pot (multiple nozzles) [1] Individual abrasive recycling/blast cleaning units (multiple pots) [2] Individual centrifugal units (stationary or mobile) [3] Individual power tool [4]
1 2

Reporting
Report:
Range of Location Averages (lowest location average & highest location average) Surface Profile Measurement (per apparatus)

Example (based on replica tape):

Location 1: 4.5, 4.8, 4.1 mils; (4.5) Location 2: 4.0, 5.0, 3.8 mils; (4.3) Location 3: 3.5, 4.1, 4.8 mils; (4.1) Range: 4.1-4.5 mils; Average 4.3 mils

Conformance to the Specified Surface Profile Range

The average of the location averages must fall within the specified surface profile range Location averages and average surface profile measurements outside of the specified range are not acceptable The magnitude of the non-conforming surface profile measurement areas must be determined, marked and recorded

OK

OK

6 x 6 (15cm x 15cm) areas

End of Prepared Area

OK

Nonconforming Location

Nonconforming Location

OK

OK

OK

Chalk line demarcating nonconforming area

OK

Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy (shop/field)

Calibration of instruments (applies to ASTM D4417 methods B&C; ASTM D7127) Calibration by manufacturer or approved laboratory only Recalibration per manufacturers recommended interval (typically annual) Obtain a dated Certificate of Traceability

Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy (shop/field)

ASTM D4417
Method A (visual comparator): visual for damage Microscopic examination in a laboratory to confirm depth of valley relative to corresponding peak (if necessary)

Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy (shop/field)

ASTM D4417
Method B (depth micrometer)
Zero set (float glass plate) beginning & end of shift Verify accuracy using shim with cut-out/hole on float glass plate Verify cone tip condition using 10x magnifier Tips are replaceable (reverify accuracy upon replacement)

Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy (shop/field)

ASTM D4417
Method C (replica tape)
Select appropriate tape Coarse (0.8-2.5 mils) X-Coarse (1.5-4.5 mils) X-Coarse Plus (4-5 mils) Recheck if in overlap area of 1.5-2.5 mils Verify accuracy of micrometer using traceable shims

Appendix A: Calibration & Verification of Accuracy (shop/field)

ASTM D7127 (portable stylus instrument)
Set gage parameters (sampling & evaluation length, deadband & filter) per Standard Verify accuracy using standard (provided with gage) prior to each use

Appendix B: Determining Compliance Based on Process Control Procedure

Based on establishing a process control prior to production blast or power tool cleaning Within 15 minutes after start of surface preparation, prepare sample area (min 2 x 2) Measure surface profile. If surface profile conforms, document process control items

Appendix B: Determining Compliance Based on Process Control Procedure

A change in process during production requires remeasurement Denote time of the change & location of surfaces prepared prior to the change Obtain two measurements at random locations
One in an area prepared prior to the change in process One in an area prepared after the change in process

Document: Locations of tests; test method(s); test results; conformance to specification The magnitude of the non-conforming surface profile measurement areas must be determined, marked and recorded (as described earlier)

TABLE B1 PROCESS CONTROL ITEMS FOR ABRASIVE NOZZLE BLAST CLEANING

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Worker performing abrasive blast cleaning Blast nozzle type Blast nozzle size Number of nozzles operating from same compressor Abrasive manufacturer Abrasive type, hardness and physical shape (e.g., steel grit, steel shot, or ratio of mix, or type of mineral abrasive, such as garnet, coal slag, etc.) Abrasive size (sieve size) Air pressure at nozzle Blast hose length (as a range) Blast hose diameter Compressor size (CFM) Air pressure at compressor

TABLE B2 PROCESS CONTROL ITEMS FOR POWER TOOL CLEANING (SP 11, SP 15 only)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Worker performing power tool cleaning Power tool type, model and manufacturer Power tool media manufacturer Type of media used (e.g. wire brush, coated abrasive disc, abrasive embedded in matrix, wire bristle, impact tool) Abrasive media size Grade of media Replacement/substitution of consumables (e.g., disc, wire brush, needles, bristles) Compressor size (CFM) if tool is air-powered

TABLE B3 PROCESS CONTROL ITEMS FOR CENTRIFUGAL BLAST CLEANING

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Unit Operator Blast wheel type Wheel motor power Wheel positioning Control cage movement Media flow rate Abrasive manufacturer Abrasive type and physical shape (e.g., steel grit, steel shot, or ratio of mix, or type of mineral abrasive, such as garnet, coal slag, etc.) Abrasive size (sieve size) Configuration, orientation and size of piece being cleaned (if in shop)

Appendix C: Additional Considerations

Measuring surfaces prepared in the shop using centrifugal blast cleaning units
Potential for variability due to wheel alignment and configuration of item

Measuring surfaces prepared using portable centrifugal blast cleaning units

Potential for variability due to uneven distribution of blast media

Appendix C: Additional Considerations

Measuring surface profile exposed by waterjetting units
Profile may vary considerably. Additional measurement locations may be required

Measuring surfaces prepared using power tools (SSPC-SP11; SP15)

Consider productive life of cleaning media; Additional measurement locations may be required Use ASTM D4417, Method B only

Appendix C: Precautions
Determining surface profile on flame cut edges
Removal of carburization (hardening) may be required prior to blast cleaning

Effect of existing surface profile on newly generated surface profile

Existing profile beneath coating may exceed specified profile for maintenance painting. Prepare test area prior to production work

Pitted steel: Measure in non-pitted areas

Summary
During this webinar, we have described :
The industry standards for surface profile, surface roughness and peak count measurement The instruments used to measure surface profile/ roughness and to quantify peak count The proposed content of the SSPC standard, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/Peak Count Requirements

Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/ Peak Count Requirements

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William D. Corbett KTA-Tator, Inc.