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Designation: E125 - 63 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Reference Photographs for
Magnetic Particle In
ations on Ferrous Castings’
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1. Scope
1.1 This collection of reference photographs covers types
and degrees of discontinuities occurring in steel castings and
other types of ferrous castings detectable by the dry powder
‘magnetic particle method.
1.2 These reference photographs are intended to assist in the
classification of those discontinuities revealed in ferrous cast-
ings subjected to magnetic particle examination.
1.3 These reference photographs are intended to be used for
‘purposes of comparison with the magnetic particle indications
‘observed on actual castings.
2, Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:*
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
2.2 ASTM Adjunets
Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications”
3. Identification
3.1 The types of discontinuities covered by the reference
photographs are listed and described in Table 1. Each type of
discontinuity is designated by Roman numerals I through VIIL
as given in the table.
32 The degrees of discontinuity severity, in increasing
order where applicable, are denoted by numbers 1 through 5.
[Nore Io avoid any misunderstanding, t should be pointed out there
iso correlation between degress of the various defects. For instance,
Degree 3 of Type 1 isnot equivalent to Degree 3 of Type ML
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3.3 Each reference photograph is identified with the proper
number and letter designation,
4, Preparation
4.1 The reference photographs represent magnetic particle
indications as found on production steel castings. They repre-
sent the actual size of the indications and the procedure
followed was in accordance with Guide £709. The peak
magnetizing current employed was from 600 to 800 A and prod
spacing from 4 9 10 in
4.2 The white line indications as illustrated in most of the
photographs were obtained by painting the casting arca with a
slurry of lamp-black in kerosene, gasoline, or alcobol. A gray
magnetic powder is then used. The result isa white indication
under normal photographic methods.
4.3 The black line indications result from applying red
‘magnetic powder to the casting surface and photographing the
magnetic particle indications.
'S. Basis for Use of Reference Photographs
5.1. These reference photographs are intended for use when
they are specified in the inguiry, contract, order, material
specifications, or applicable code, and when the limiting class
of severity is mutually agreed upon by the manufacturer and
the purchaser. It is admitted that it is impossible to rigidly
interpret magnetic particle indications on castings to a set of
photographic references; consequently there is a need for close
cooperation between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
5.2 Unless otherwise specified all accessible surfaces ofthe
casting shall be examined, On many castings, however, only
certain areas are sufficiently critical to justify this type of
‘examination, In these cases the locations to be examined shall
be specifically agreed upon.
3.3 The severity class and the number of castings made
from the same pattern to be given magnetic particle examina-
tion shall constitute a part of the inquiry, contract, or order, or
shall be as specified in the material specification or applicable
code.
5.4 The limiting size and shape of the unit arca to be
examined shall be established by the applicable code or by
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‘mutual agreement of the manufacturer and the purchaser. 6. Keywords
When more than one type of discontinuity appears in the
specified area, agreement on this situation should be estab-
lished,
35 These indications, generally, represent evidence of sur-
face discontinuities and any deductions or conclusions with
regard to depth or extent of the interior nature of the discon-
tinuity must be based on exploration by other test methods.
6.1 discontinuities: ferrous castings; indications; magnetic
particle indications; magnetic particle examination; magnetic
particle inspection; photographs; reference photographs; steel
castings
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