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A 503 - A 503M - 01 Qtuwmy0wmq
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A 503/A 503M
9. Acceptance Criteria
9.1 Acceptance Zones:
9.1.1 For acceptance purposes, the crankshaft shall be
divided into three zones as shown in Fig. 1.
9.1.2 Because of crankshaft geometry, particularly for CGF
crankshafts, the ultrasonic examination shall be carried out to
the maximum extent possible.
9.2 Solid Forged Crankshafts:
FIG. 2 Scanning Directions 9.2.1 In Zone 1, indications equal to or greater than 20 % of
the back reflection as established in 7.1 shall be cause for
7.2 For CGF crankshafts, 80 % of the full-scale back rejection.
reflection is used when evaluating indications in accordance 9.2.2 Indications in Zone 2 equal to or greater than 50 % of
with Fig. 3. the back reflection shall be cause for rejection.
8. Procedure 9.2.3 Indications in Zone 3 equal to or greater than 100 % of
8.1 The crankshaft should be examined after heat treatment, the back reflection shall be cause for rejection.
9.2.4 Loss of back reflection in excess of 50 % in any zone,
and not caused by geometric configuration, shall be recorded in
terms of size and location. Normally this condition shall be
cause for rejection, but it may be referred to the purchaser for
disposition.
9.3 Continuous Grain Flow Crankshafts (CGF):
9.3.1 Ultrasonic indications detected in CGF crankshafts
shall be evaluated in accordance with Fig. 3. Indications that
exceed the appropriate zone curve are cause for rejection.
9.3.2 Loss of back reflection in excess of 50 % in any zone,
and not attributable to geometric configuration shall be re-
corded in terms of percentage loss and location. Normally this
condition shall be cause for rejection, but it may be referred to
FIG. 3 Distance to Indication as Percentage of Cross-section the purchaser for disposition.
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A 503/A 503M
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry or order. Details of these supplementary requirements shall be agreed upon by the
manufacturer and the purchaser.
S1. Ultrasonic Testing: Reference Block Calibration without altering the gain. The DAC curve is established by
S1.1 A distance amplitude correction (DAC) curve shall be connecting adjoining peaks with a straight line.
used to provide compensation for signal attenuation. S1.1.4 The basis for rejection shall be agreed upon between
S1.1.1 Two or more reference specimens of incremental the purchaser and manufacturer.
lengths shall be used to establish the DAC curve.
S1.1.2 The reference blocks shall be manufactured in accor- S2. DGS Scales
dance with Practice E 428.
S1.1.3 The DAC is established by placing the search unit on S2.1 DGS scales similar to those described in Practice A
the reference block with the shortest distance to the test hole 388/A 388M shall be used in the examination of either solid
and adjusting the gain control to secure a signal response of (slab) forged or CGF crankshafts.
100 % full screen. The signal peak is marked on the screen. S2.2 The acceptance curves shall be agreed upon between
The procedure is repeated for succeeding greater test distances the purchaser and manufacturer.
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