BS EN ISO 17637:2011

Non-destructive testing of
welds Visual testing of
fusion-welded joints (ISO
17637:2003)

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Foreword
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Contents

42 Drum teefing of joint prepam9cn...............................................................................................2

43 Drum teufing ‹lung welding......................................................................................................2
44 Diem teufing of tlm faiia4ied weld..................................................................................................2
45 ¥iuud teufing of repoñed welda......................................................................................................3
S heat Accorda.....................................................................................................................................4
Annex A bevR›rmative) CxampRa ofteufing cpiñpmenl...........................................................................5
Bibliogr y............................................................................................................................................... 10

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