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    NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.

    Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information

    Designation: A435/A435M − 90 (Reapproved 2012)

    Standard Specification for


    Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates1
    This standard is issued under the fixed designation A435/A435M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
    of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
    A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

    1. Scope the test. The equipment shall be of the pulse-echo straight beam
    2
    1.1 This specification covers the procedure and acceptance type. The transducer is normally 1 to 11⁄8 in. [25 to 30 mm] in
    standards for straight-beam, pulse-echo, ultrasonic examina- diameter or 1 in. [25 mm] square; however, any transducer
    tion of rolled fully killed carbon and alloy steel plates, 1⁄2 in. having a minimum active area of 0.7 in.2 [450 mm2] may be
    [12.5 mm] and over in thickness. It was developed to assure used. The test shall be performed by one of the following
    delivery of steel plates free of gross internal discontinuities methods: direct contact, immersion, or liquid column coupling.
    such as pipe, ruptures, or laminations and is to be used 3.2 Other search units may be used for evaluating and
    whenever the inquiry, contract, order, or specification states pinpointing indications.
    that the plates are to be subjected to ultrasonic examination.
    1.2 Individuals performing examinations in accordance with 4. Test Conditions
    this specification shall be qualified and certified in accordance 4.1 Conduct the examination in an area free of operations
    with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT- that interfere with proper functioning of the equipment.
    TC-1A or an equivalent accepted standard. An equivalent
    iTeh Standards
    4.2 Clean and smooth the plate surface sufficiently to
    standard is one which covers the qualification and certificationmaintain a reference back reflection from the opposite side of
    of ultrasonic nondestructive examination candidates and which the plate at least 50 % of the full scale during scanning.
    (https://standards.iteh.ai)
    is acceptable to the purchaser.
    1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
    4.3 The surface of plates inspected by this method may be
    expected to contain a residue of oil or rust or both. Any
    SI units are shown in brackets. The Document
    values stated in each Preview
    are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the

    system are not exact equivalents, therefore, each system must


    specified identification which is removed when grinding to
    achieve proper surface smoothness shall be restored.
    be used independently of the other. Combining values from the 5. Procedure
    two systems may result in nonconformance ASTM A435/A435M-90(2012)
    with the specifi-
    5.1 Ultrasonic examination shall be made on either major
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    cation.
    surface of the plate. Acceptance of defects in close proximity
    2. Referenced Documents may require inspection from the second major surface. Plates
    3 ordered in the quenched and tempered condition shall be tested
    2.1 ASNT Documents:
    following heat treatment.
    ASNT SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personnel
    Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing 5.2 A nominal test frequency of 21⁄4 MHz is recommended.
    Thickness, grain size, or microstructure of the material and
    3. Apparatus nature of the equipment or method may require a higher or
    3.1 The manufacturer shall furnish suitable ultrasonic lower test frequency. However, frequencies less than 1 MHz
    equipment and qualified personnel necessary for performing may be used only on agreement with the purchaser. A clear,
    easily interpreted trace pattern should be produced during the
    examination.
    1
    This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
    Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 5.3 Conduct the examination with a test frequency and
    A01.11 on Steel Plates for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. instrument adjustment that will produce a minimum 50 to a
    Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published March 2012. Originally maximum 75 % of full scale reference back reflection from the
    approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as A435/
    A435M – 90 (2007). DOI: 10.1520/A0435_A0435M-90R12. opposite side of a sound area of the plate. While calibrating the
    2
    For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- instrument, sweep the crystal along the plate surface for a
    cations SA-435/SA-435M in Section II of that Code. Available from American distance of at least 1T or 6 in. [150 mm], whichever is the
    Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters,
    greater, and note the position of the back reflection. A shift in
    Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.
    3
    Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box location of the back reflection during calibration shall be cause
    28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org. for recalibration of the instrument.

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