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20 March 2003

A new part to BS EN 1330 Non-destructive testing - Terminology has just been

published. Part 10 specifies terms used in visual testing. The full list of parts available is as
follows:

Part 1: General terms

Part 2: Terms common to the non-destructive testing methods

Part 3: Terms used in industrial radiographic testing

Part 4: Terms used in ultrasonic testing

Part 5: Terms used in eddy current testing

Part 8: Terms used in leak tightness testing

Part 9: Terms used in acoustic emission testing

Part 10: Terms used in visual testing

and BS EN ISO 12706 Non-destructive testing - Terminology - Terms used in penetrant

testing.

This new standard is a must for testers and inspectors of welding, steels, alloy and irons.

BS ISO 17577:2006
Steel. Ultrasonic testing for steel flat products of thickness equal to or greater than
6 mm
Status : Current, Work in hand   Published : October 2006

Standard BS ISO 17577:2006

Number

Title Steel. Ultrasonic testing for steel flat products of thickness equal to
 or greater than 6 mm

Status Current, Work in hand

Publication 31 October 2006

Date

Cross ISO 9712, ISO 12094, EN 473, ASNT SNT-TC-1A

References

International ISO 17577:2006

Relationships

Draft 05/30136468 DC
Superseded By

Descriptors Ultrasonic testing, Non-destructive testing, Steels, Alloy steels,

Unalloyed steels, Sheet materials, Thickness, Internal, Defects,
Reflection, Austenitic steels, Ferritic steels, Grades (quality),
Classification systems, Inspection, Acceptance (approval), Test
equipment

BS 3889-1:1983
Methods for non-destructive testing of pipes and tubes. Methods of automatic
ultrasonic testing for the detection of imperfections in wrought steel tubes
Status : Superseded, Withdrawn   Published : May 1983 Replaced By : BS EN 10246-3:2000, BS EN
10246-4:2000, BS EN 10246-6:2000, BS EN 10246-8:2000, BS EN 10246-14:2000, BS EN 10246-
9:2000, BS EN 10246-13:2000, BS EN 10246-15:2000

Standard BS 3889-1:1983
Number

Title Methods for non-destructive testing of pipes and tubes. Methods of

automatic ultrasonic testing for the detection of imperfections in
wrought steel tubes

Status Superseded, Withdrawn

Publication 31 May 1983

Date

Confirm Date 15 December 1990

Withdrawn 15 June 2000

Date

Cross BS 3683:Part 4, BS 3889:Part 2A, BS 6072

References

Replaced By BS EN 10246-3:2000, BS EN 10246-4:2000, BS EN 10246-

 6:2000, BS EN 10246-8:2000, BS EN 10246-14:2000, BS EN 10246-
9:2000, BS EN 10246-13:2000, BS EN 10246-15:2000

Amended By AMD 9214

Draft 79/76737 DC
Superseded
By

Descriptors Ultrasonic testing, Automatic, Steels, Pipes, Flaw detection, Non-

destructive testing, Testing conditions, Calibration, Acceptance
(approval), Control samples

BS 6208:1982
Methods for ultrasonic testing and for specifying quality levels of ferritic steel
castings
Status : Revised, Withdrawn   Published : February 1982 Replaced By : BS 6208:1990

Standard BS 6208:1982
Number

Title Methods for ultrasonic testing and for specifying quality levels of
ferritic steel castings

Status Revised, Withdrawn

Publication 26 February 1982

Date

Withdrawn 30 April 1990

Date

Cross BS 2704, BS 3683:Part 4, BS 4331:Part 1, BS 4331:Part 3

References

Replaced By BS 6208:1990

Replaces BS 4080:1966

Draft 79/80599 DC
Superseded
By

Descriptors Ultrasonic testing, Non-destructive testing, Steels, Ferritic steels,

Castings, Grades (quality), Grading (quality), Quality, Thickness,
Test equipment, Probes, Testing conditions, Discontinuous, Defects
14/30275134 DC
BS ISO 17577. Steel. Ultrasonic testing for steel flat products of thickness equal to
or greater than 6 mm
Status : Current, Draft for public comment   Published : June 2014

Standard 14/30275134 DC
Number

Title BS ISO 17577. Steel. Ultrasonic testing for steel flat products of
thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm

Status Current, Draft for public comment

Publication 30 June 2014

Date

Cross ISO 9712, ISO 10893-9, ISO 11484, EN 10160

References

International ISO/DIS 17577:2014

Relationships

Draft Expiry 02 September 2014

Date

Descriptors Ultrasonic testing, Non-destructive testing, Steels, Alloy steels,

Unalloyed steels, Sheet materials, Thickness, Internal, Defects,
Reflection, Austenitic steels, Ferritic steels, Grades (quality),
Classification systems, Inspection, Acceptance (approval), Test
equipment

BS EN ISO 10893-8:2011
Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated ultrasonic testing of seamless and welded
steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections
Status :  Current   Published : April 2011

Standard BS EN ISO 10893-8:2011

Number

Title Non-destructive testing of steel tubes. Automated ultrasonic

testing of seamless and welded steel tubes for the detection of
laminar imperfections

Status Current

Publication Date 30 April 2011

Cross ISO 5577, ISO 9712, ISO 10893-6, ISO 10893-7, ISO 11484

References

Replaces BS EN 10246-14:2000, BS EN 10246-16:2000,BS EN 10246-

17:2000

International EN ISO 10893-8:2011,ISO 10893-8:2011

Relationships

Draft 09/30166479 DC
Superseded By

Descriptors Non-destructive testing, Steels, Pipes, Seamless pipes, Seamed

pipes, Welded joints, Automatic, Ultrasonic testing, Flaw detection,
Grades (quality), Approval testing, Acceptance (approval), Test
equipment, Control samples, Calibration

BS EN ISO 17640:2010
Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Techniques, testing levels, and
assessment

What is it?

BS EN ISO 17640 is the international standard for manual ultrasonic testing of

fusion-welded joints in metallic materials thicker than or equal to 8mm. The
guidelines detail specific testing techniques for metals that show weakened
ultrasonic levels at temperatures of up to 60°C. BS EN ISO 17640 is also primarily
designed for penetration weld joints with iron based welded and parent metals. The
standard specifies ultrasonic values based on steels with an ultrasonic sound velocity
of (5 920±50) m/s for transverse waves.

How does it work?

BS EN ISO 17640 has four testing levels labelled as A, B, C and D. The standard
focuses on level D which requires specific ultrasonic techniques for: tests on metals
that are not iron based; tests on partial penetration welds; tests using automated
equipment; and tests at temperatures below 0°C or above 60°C. You can achieve
international compliance with BS EN ISO 17640 by testing signal length and echo or
signal character and size using a probe. These comprehensive guidelines include how
to use symbols and definitions and prepare metals, equipment and personnel
requirements, probe parameters, testing volume and evaluating results.

Contents of BS EN ISO 17640:

Foreword 
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Symbols and definitions
4 Principle 
5 Information required prior to testing
5.1 Items to be specified
5.2 Specific information required before testing 
5.3 Written test procedure 
6 Requirements for personnel and equipment
6.1 Personnel qualifications
6.2 Equipment 
6.3 Probe parameters 
7 Testing volume 
8 Preparation of scanning surfaces 
9 Parent metal testing 
10 Range and sensitivity setting
10.1 General 
10.2 Reference for sensitivity setting
10.3 Evaluation levels 
10.4 Transfer correction
10.5 Signal to noise ratio 
11 Testing levels
12 Testing techniques
12.1 General 
12.2 Manual scan path 
12.3 Testing for imperfections perpendicular to the testing surface
12.4 Location of indications 
12.5 Evaluation of indications
13 Test report
Annex A (normative) Testing levels for various types of welded joints

Why BSI?

We are global, we’re independent and we’re trusted service provider to 80,000
businesses. We operate in 147 countries and are the number one certification body
in the UK and US. We created 85% of our portfolio because we know standards and
we know your business. We’re leaders and we can make you one too.

Standard BS EN ISO 17640:2010

Number

Title Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Techniques,

testing levels, and assessment

Status Current

Publication 31 January 2011

Date

Cross ISO 5817, ISO 9712, ISO 11666:2010, ISO 23279, ISO 17635, EN

References 473, EN 583-1, EN 583-2,EN 583-4, EN 1330-4, EN 12668

Replaces BS EN 1714:1998

International EN ISO 17640:2010,ISO 17640:2010

Relationships

Draft 07/30135963 DC
Superseded By

Descriptors Non-destructive testing, Ultrasonic testing, Welded joints, Metals,

Welding, Testing conditions, Reflectance factor, Attenuation, Fusion
welding, Examination (quality assurance), Grades (quality),
Acceptance inspection, Sensitivity, Flaws, Defects, Probes,
Scanners, Size measurement, Surface texture, Butt joints, Corner
joints, T-joints

BS EN ISO 11666:2010
Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Acceptance levels
Status : Current   Published : January 2011

What is BS EN ISO 11666:2010?

BS EN ISO 11666:2010 looks at the non-destructive testing of welds. This includes

ultrasonic testing to specify acceptance levels for full penetration welded joints in
ferritic steels. The standard gives practical recommendations to help users examine
ferritic steel welds with thicknesses from 8mm to 100mm, but can also be used for
other types of welds, materials and thicknesses above 100mm. The nominal
frequency of probes used in BS EN ISO 11666: 2010 is between 2 MHz and 5 MHz.

How does it work?

BS EN ISO 11666:2010 first specifies the measurement of indication length, before

defining sensitivity settings and levels. This standard then explains acceptance levels
and looks at longitudinal and transverse indications, as well as the grouping of these
indications.

Who should buy it?

 Manufacturers of welded joints

 Suppliers of welded joints
 Professionals responsible for acceptance inspections
 Quality assessors
 Regulatory bodies

Why BSI?

We are global, we’re independent and we’re a trusted service provider to 80,000
businesses. We operate in 147 countries and are the number one certification body
in the UK and US. We created 85% of our portfolio because we know standards and
we know your business. We’re leaders and we can make you one too.  
Standard BS EN ISO 11666:2010
Number

Title Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Acceptance

levels

Status Current

Publication Date 31 January 2011

Cross ISO 5817, ISO 17635, ISO 17640, ISO 23279

References

Replaces BS EN 1712:1997

International EN ISO 11666:2010,ISO 11666:2010

Relationships

Draft 07/30135960 DC
Superseded By

Descriptors Non-destructive testing, Ultrasonic testing, Welded joints, Welding,

Testing conditions, Sensitivity, Acceptance (approval), Grades
(quality), Acceptance inspection, Transverse joints, Dimensions,
Thickness

BS EN ISO 23279:2010
Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Characterization of indications
in welds
Status : Current   Published : March 2010

Standard BS EN ISO 23279:2010

Number

Title Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing.

Characterization of indications in welds

Status Current

Publication 31 March 2010

Date

Cross ISO 17640, ISO 11666

References

Replaces BS EN 1713:1998

International EN ISO 23279:2010,ISO 23279:2010

Relationships

Draft 07/30151946 DC
Superseded By

Descriptors Non-destructive testing, Ultrasonic testing, Welding, Welded joints,

Defects, Error detection, Reflectance factor, Amplitude modulation,
Testing conditions, Test equipment, Classification systems,
Inclusions, Defect counting, Flow charts, Longitudinal waves,
Transverse waves, Patterns