ASTM E1030/E1030M-21 - 1.6.2021
 
Significance and Use

4.1?The requirements expressed in this practice are intended to control the quality of the radiographic images, to produce satisfactory and consistent results, and are not intended for controlling the acceptability or quality of materials or products.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This practice2 provides a uniform procedure for radiographic examination of metallic castings using radiographic film as the recording medium.

1.2?This standard addresses the achievement of, or protocols for achieving, common or practical levels of radiographic coverage for castings, to detect primarily volumetric discontinuities to sensitivity levels measured by nominated image quality indicators. All departures, including alternate means or methods to increase coverage, or address challenges of detecting non-volumetric planar-type discontinuities, shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier and shall consider Appendix X1 and Appendix X2.

1.3?The radiographic techniques stated herein provide adequate assurance for defect detectability; however, it is recognized that, for special applications, specific techniques using more or less stringent requirements may be required than those specified. In these cases, the use of alternate radiographic techniques shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier (also see Section 5).

1.4?UnitsThe values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.5?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 appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6?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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E747-24

Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiography

E689-20

Standard Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings

E999-20(2025)

Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing

E1025-18(2025)

Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiography

E1079-21

Standard Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitometers

E1254-13(2023)

Standard Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial Radiographic Films

E1316-26a

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations (Includes all amendments and changes 3/30/2026).

E1320-20

Standard Reference Radiographs for Titanium Castings

E1742-08

Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination

E1815-18(2023)

Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography

SNT-TC-1A

Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing Available from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, (ASNT), 1711 Arlingate Plaza, P.O. Box 28518, Columbus, OH 43228.

Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel

NAS 410

National Aerospace Standard Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc., 1000 Wilson Blvd Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928.

ISO?5579

Non-Destructive Testing--Radiographic Testing of Metallic Materials Using Film and X- or Gamma-rays--Basic Rules

ISO 9712

E94-04

Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination

E155-20

Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings

E186-20

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 412 in. (50.8 to 114 mm)) Steel Castings

E192-20

Standard Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings for Aerospace Applications

E272-21

Standard Reference Radiographs for High-Strength Copper-Base and Nickel-Copper Alloy Castings

E280-21

Standard Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (412 to 12 in. (114 to 305 mm)) Steel Castings

E310-21

Standard Reference Radiographs for Tin Bronze Castings

E446-20

Standard Reference Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) in Thickness

E505-22

Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings

E543-26

Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing

E802-21

Standard Reference Radiographs for Gray Iron Castings Up to 412 in. (114 mm) in Thickness