U.S. Customary dimensions (inches) SI Dimensions (mm).

Notes:

1. All dimensions shown shall be accurate to within ±0.005 inches.

2. Surfaces that transmit or reflect sound shall be machined to produce a surface roughness not greater than 125
microinches.
3. All material shall be ASTM A36 or acoustically equivalent.
4. All holes shall have a smooth internal finish and shall be drilled at 90 degrees to the material surface.
5. Degree lines and identification markings shall be indented into the material surface so that permanent
orientation can be maintained.
6. Other IIW approved reference blocks with slightly different dimensions or distance calibration slot features are
permissible.

FIGURE 1705a – INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IWW)

ULTRASONIC REFERENCE BLOCKS

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