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E125-63 (2013) Standard Reference Photographs For Magnetic Particle Indications On Ferrous Castings PDF
E125-63 (2013) Standard Reference Photographs For Magnetic Particle Indications On Ferrous Castings PDF
1. Scope
4. Preparation
4.1 The reference photographs represent magnetic particle
indications as found on production steel castings. They represent the actual size of the indications and the procedure
followed was in accordance with Guide E709. The peak
magnetizing current employed was from 600 to 800 A and prod
spacing from 4 to 10 in.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications2
3. Identification
1
These reference photographs are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
E07 on Nondestructive Testing and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E07.03 on Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Methods.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E125 63 (2008).
DOI: 10.1520/E0125-63R13.
2
These reference photographs are available on four large charts arranged for
each type of discontinuity. The charts are available from ASTM Headquarters. Order
ADJE0125.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
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E125 63 (2013)
TABLE 1 Types of Discontinuities
Type
I
Type of Discontinuity
Linear discontinuities (hot tears and
cracks)
Figure No.A
Degree
1
2
3
I-2a,
I-3a,
I-4a,
I-5a,
I-2b
I-3b
I-4b
I-5b
and
and
and
and
Definition
Ragged lines of variable width. May appear as a single jagged
line or exist in groups. They may or may not have a definite
line of continuity. They usually originate at the casting
surface and generally become smaller as they go deeper.
I-2c
I-3c
I-4c
I-5c
4
5
(3 examples each)
II
Shrinkage
1 to 5
II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4 and II-5 Appears as a jagged area or irregular patches. Shrinkage is a
subsurface discontinuity that may be brought to the surface
by machining or other methods of metal removal.
III
Inclusions
1 to 5
IV
1 to 5
Porosity
2 examples
Appears as rounded and elongated clusters of magnetic particles of various sizes; scattered at random.
VI
Welds:
Weld porosity
Incomplete penetration
Undercutting
Inclusions in weld
Crater cracking
5 examples
False Indications:
Prod pattern
Powder lodged in surface depression
Particles dropped from cables
Chisel marks
Wrinkles
5 examples
Magnetic Anomalies:
Adhering scale
Magnetic writing
High external magnetic field
Junction of materials of different
permeability
Powder build up at sharp fillet
5 examples
VII
VIII
Incomplete fusion and penetration appears as a straight continuous or intermittent linear indication. Porosity, inclusions
and linear discontinuities in welds appear as described
above.
VI-1
VI-2
VI-3
VI-4
VI-5
VII-1
VII-2
VII-3
VII-4
VII-5
VIII-1
VIII-2
VIII-3
VIII-4
VIII-5
See Footnote 2.
6. Keywords
6.1 discontinuities; ferrous castings; indications; magnetic
particle indications; magnetic particle examination; magnetic
particle inspection; photographs; reference photographs; steel
castings
5.5 These indications, generally, represent evidence of surface discontinuities and any deductions or conclusions with
regard to depth or extent of the interior nature of the discontinuity must be based on exploration by other test methods.
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