ASTM E1742-00 - 10.7.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice establishes the minimum requirements for radiographic examination for metallic and nonmetallic materials.

1.2 Applicability -The criteria for the radiographic examination in this practice are applicable to all types of metallic and nonmetallic materials. The requirements expressed in this practice are intended to control the quality of the radiographic images and are not intended to establish acceptance criteria for parts and materials.

1.3 Basis of Application -There are areas in this practice that may require agreement between the cognizant engineering organization and the supplier, or specific direction from the cognizant engineering organization. These items should be addressed in the purchase order or the contract.

1.3.1 DoD contracts, 2.10.

1.3.2 Personnel qualification, 5.1.1.

1.3.3 Agency qualification, 5.1.2.

1.3.4 Digitizing techniques, 5.4.5.

1.3.5 Alternate image quality indicator (IQI) types, 5.5.3.

1.3.6 Examination sequence, 6.6.

1.3.7 Non-film techniques, 6.7.

1.3.8 Radiographic quality levels, 6.9.

1.3.9 Film density, 6.10.

1.3.10 IQI qualification exposure, 6.13.3.

1.3.11 Non-requirement for IQI, 6.18.4.

1.3.12 Examination coverage for welds, A2.2.2.

1.3.13 Electron beam welds, A2.3.

1.3.14 Geometric unsharpness, 6.23.

1.3.15 Responsibility for examination, 6.27.1.

1.3.16 Examination report, 6.27.2.

1.3.17 Retention of radiographs, 6.27.8.

1.3.18 Storage of radiographs, 6.27.9.

1.3.19 Reproduction of radiographs, 6.27.10 and 6.27.10.1.

1.3.20 Acceptable parts, 6.28.1.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1254-13(2023)

Standard Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial Radiographic Films

E1255-23

Standard Practice for Radioscopy

E1316-24

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

E1390-21

Standard Specification for Illuminators Used for Viewing Industrial Radiographs

E1411-23

Standard Practice for Qualification of Radioscopic Systems

E1416-23

Standard Practice for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments

E1815-18(2023)

Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography

AWS A2.4

Symbols for Welding and Nondestructive Testing

NAS 410

Certification & Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel

ANSI/ASNT-CP-189

ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel

NCRP 91

Recommendations on Limits for Exposures to Ionizing Radiation

ISO 10012

Measurement Management Systems--Requirements for Measurement Processes and Measuring Equipment

MIL-STD-410

Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification and Certification (Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiographic and Ultrasonic)

E1165-20

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Focal Spots of Industrial X-Ray Tubes by Pinhole Imaging

E1079-21

Standard Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitometers

E1032-19

Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination of Weldments Using Industrial X-Ray Film

E1030-05

Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings

E1025-18

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

E999-20

Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing

E801-21

Standard Practice for Controlling Quality of Radiographic Examination of Electronic Devices

E747-18

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

NIST Handbook 114

General Safety Standard for Installations Using Non-Medical X-Ray and Sealed Gamma Ray Sources, Energies up to 10 MeV

E94-04

Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination

E543-21

Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing