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Title:
Instructions for Non-Destructive Testing of Welds
Rev: Dated:
Text pages: 13 Annexes: 3
05 07/2011
1. Purpose 2
2. Validity 2
3. Terms and abbreviations 2
4. Execution 3
4.1 Examination supervisors 3
4.2 Inspectors 3
4.3 Testing time 3
4.4 Extent of test 3
4.5 Assessment of external findings 5
4.6 Visual and dimensional examination 5
4.7 Surface crack examination 5
4.8 Ultrasonic examination 7
4.9 Radiographic examination 12
5. Nonconforming parts 13
6. Documentation 13
7. Feedback 13
8. Annexes 13
In the event of any doubt refer to the German version
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1 Purpose
This directive applies to the non-destructive testing and assessment of findings of
welds. Examinations are effected in form of
— visual inspections
— dimensional examinations
— ultrasonic examinations
— surface crack examinations and
— radiographic examinations
and an examination report about the findings of the examinations is made out.
2 Validity
(a) Valid for ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik GmbH, BU Mining,
(b) To be applied by the manufacturer’s examination staff
(c) Valid as from the “Reviewed and released” date
(a) Abbreviations
TKF ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik
BU Business Unit
MT Magnetic particle test
PT Penetration test
RT Radiographic test
UT Ultrasonic test
VT Visual inspection
(b) Other applicable standards:
Standard Number Title
DIN EN 1993-1 Steel structures - Design and manufacturer’s qualification
DIN 18800-7 Steel structures - Design and manufacturer’s qualification
DIN 22261-3 Welded joints, type of joints, assessment groups
DIN EN 10025 Hot-rolled structural steel products / unalloyed structural steel
DIN EN 571-1 Non-destructive testing, penetration testing
DIN EN ISO 17638 Non-destructive testing, magnetic particle testing
DIN EN 1435 Non-destructive testing of welded joints, radiographic testing
DIN EN ISO 17640 Non-destructive testing of welded joints, ultrasonic testing
DIN EN 10204 Metal products, type of test certificates
DIN EN 22553 Welded joints, symbols used in drawings
DIN EN ISO 5817 Fusion welded joints on steel, assessment groups
DIN EN ISO 9692 Welding, recommendations relating to the preparation of welds
The contractor undertakes to take into account other standards relating to his scope of supplies and ser-
vices beyond the standards specified in this directive and to meet their requirements when he is fulfilling
his contractual obligations.
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4 Execution
As a rule the specified non-destructive tests must be carried out by the manufacturer.
An examination report has to be prepared about the test carried out and about the test
result.
Examination supervisors and inspectors generally belong to the staff of the
manufacturer fabricating the parts. The manufacturer may call in inspectors from
outside the works to carry out the non-destructive tests. These inspectors, too, must
meet the requirements specified in section 4.2.
4.1 Examination supervisors
Examination supervisors must have the knowledge required to carry out their duties
and have a basic knowledge of welding engineering. They must be able to apply the
specifications of this directive relating to the examinations to be carried out. They must
also ensure that inspectors are properly qualified and that the testing equipment is in
perfect condition. Supervisors specify the details of how the tests must be carried out
conform to this directive, if necessary in consultation with the party ordering the parts,
and will appoint the inspectors. Persons with a level 3 qualification according to DIN EN
473 meet the requirements to be fulfilled by an examination supervisor.
Inspection supervisors sign the test report together with the inspector.
4.2 Inspectors
Inspectors must have an adequate basic technical knowledge and be able to carry out
the required examinations conform to the stipulations contained in this directive. This
must be demonstrated to the examination supervisors. Adequate basic technical know-
ledge can be assumed if the inspector has completed a training course in compliance
with DIN EN 473 and/or DGZfP guidelines.
The test report is prepared by the inspector.
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Table 1: Extent of tests and examination classes for welded joints
a
Share of length (of reference length ) of welds to be Examination
Type of joint with examined and/or joint surfaces in percent class
respective assessment VT and PT and MT for
group b c
dimensional test surface crack UT RT UT RT
testing
Butt joint through fusion
Both sides One side
DBS DES
0 - 100 100 3 B
1 1 100 100 2 B
2 2 20 20 2 B
3 3 10 10 1 A
4 4 - - - -
T-joint through fusion
Both sides One side
DBT DET
1 1 100 100 2
2 2 20 20 2
All welds must be
3 3 visually inspected 10 10 1
4 4 across the entire - - -
Butt joint T-joint length.
no through fusion Visual inspection
Both sides must be supple-
NBSc, NBS NBTc, NBT mented by a
dimensional exami-
1 1 nation to such extent 100
2 2 that the permissible 20
surface condition
3 3 tolerances and 10
4 4 dimensions specified -
in the assessment
Butt joint T joint
group are met.
no through fusion
One side
NES NET
- - -
2 2 20
3 3 10
4 4 -
Parallel joint Overlap joint
P Ü
1 - 100
2 2 20
3 3 10
4 4 -
a) The reference length is the sum of lengths of the welds produced under identical conditions (shape, method,
filler, position, the same welder) so that the likelihood of defects is the same. Lengths exceeding 10 m must be
divided into reference lengths smaller than 10 m.
b) See section 4.8
c) See section 4.9
S = butt joint
Characteristic letters for T = (double) T joint
type of joints D = Through fusion N = No through fusion
B = Welded on both sides E = Welded on one side
Example: DBS = butt joint with through fusion, welded on both sides
4.5 Assessment of external findings
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The assessment of external findings of welded joints is governed by the requirements
specified in DIN EN ISO 5817. This applies to butt and fillet welds.
Table 2: Assessment criteria for external findings
Assessment group Assessment group conform
conform to this directive to DIN EN ISO 5817
Corresponds to
B
0 With addititonal requirements con-
form to section 4.6 of this directive
1 B
2 C
3 D
4 D x 1,5 *)
*) The limits for the irregularities are increased by 50% with regard to assessment group D.
When selecting the assessment groups for a specific application, the design
conditions, the subsequently applied methods (e.g. surface treatment), the type of
load (e.g. static, dynamic), the operating conditions (e.g. temperature, surroundings)
and the consequences of defects must be taken into account.
The assessment groups have been compiled to allow a broad range of applications to
be employed in the fabrication of welded structures. The limits relating to irregularities
in welded joints are included in table 1 of DIN EN ISO 5817.
Cracks and areas with a lack of fusion must be repaired.
A first assessment should be made when the developer has dried. This makes it easier
to interpret the findings. A final assessment is made at the end of the development
time.
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Extent of examination
The extent of examination specified on the drawing is indicated in table 1 of this
directive.
Areas where auxiliary welding has been carried out must be subjected to a magnetic
particle or dye penetration test.
All coupling areas must be free from irregularities which have an adverse effect on the
strength of statement of the test result. Notches, loose scale, weld spatters, scores and
other contaminations affecting the coupling must be removed. When the surface
opposite the coupling area is used as reflection area, this area is subject to the same
requirements. An average peak-to-valley height of Ra = 20 µm must be strived for the
coupling and reflection area.
Taking into account the transfer losses, the amplification of the device must be
adjusted to have the registration limit for the area to be assessed reach at least 40 %
of the screen height.
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When the echo grass is reached in the process, the registration length up to the
moment when the echo indication disappears in the grass must be indicated.
Form echoes
If echoes have to be classified as being subject to the form, measurements must be
carried out to verify the cause of the echo. For echoes subject to the form this
verification is regarded as being carried out if no echo is indicated from the presumed
reflection point when the acoustic irradiation stems from the other seam side.
Position of reflectors
The longitudinal, transverse and depth coordinates of all indications must be recorded in
an appropriate system. The system applied must be displayed in a sketch. The sketch
must include the dimensions of the reference points on the test specimen and the direc-
tions of coordinates.
Definitions of registration length
Distance of the two test positions where the echo height is reduced by 6 dB compared to
the max. indication of a reflector.
1
Legend:
1 = Reflector
2 = Welding wire
3 = Probe
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Spotting
transverse defects
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Test positions on double T-joints
Irregularity area
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The irregularity area is the product of the registration length and the maximum echo
height measured in the KSR (see Fig. 1). The KSR value is used as the thickness
extension rate of the discontinuity. The referred discontinuity area U is the ratio from the
sum of discontinuity areas divided by the seam surface.
Fig. 1
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The general conditions for examination and additional minimum technical requirements
to be met by the radiographic examination method are specified in DIN EN 444 and
DIN EN 462.
The radiographic examination is carried out conform to DIN EN 1435 and table 9.
Table 9
1 B B
2 A B
3 A A
Examination findings
All visible surface defects and damages affecting the assessment of the film must be
remedied before the radiographic examination is carried out.
Film position plans must be prepared clearly describing the position of the films and the
shooting setup. The films must be clearly marked so that they can be properly
assigned.
Cracks and incomplete edge fusions are inacceptable. Roots which are not throughly
fused in joints which are only welded on one side are not acceptable.
Flat root concavities and flat root notches in as-welded roots of joints which are only
welded on one side are acceptable in places, provided that they are restricted to small
areas.
Incomplete fusion between several passes in welds and inadequate roots in joints
which are welded on both sides are to be treated in the same manner as the inclusions
in table 10.
For multiple pass welds – taking into account the general condition – solid or gaseous
inclusions, linear porosity as well as elongated pores running parallel to the surface
conform to table 10 can be allowed.
Several inclusions in a row meeting the conditions of table 10 can be allowed provided
the sum of their lengths across a joint length of 6 x S (S = material thickness) is
smaller than „S“ and if the flawless weld between two neighbouring discontinuities is at
least twice the length of the larger of the two inclusions. For seam lengths smaller than
6 x S this condition is a proportional one. Elongated pores running normal to the
surface are not acceptable. Over a joint length of 150 mm no area containing pores
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which are recognizable on the radiograph may exceed 1.5 x S (in mm2). The maximum
diameter of such pores may not exceed 0,25 x S, and may not be greater than 3 mm.
Systematic discontinuities marked by high frequency and extent are not acceptable.
In single-pass welds isolated pores are acceptable provided their diameter is < 0,25 x S
and does not exceed a maximum of 3 mm.
*) In case there are two different material thicknesses that are connected to each other, the
smaller material thickness must be taken as a basis.
**) No RT is provided for assessment group 4 conform to table 1.
5 Nonconformities
Cracks and incomplete fusions are not acceptable.
Impermissible surface defects may be ground out in form of a flat trough. Deeper
surface defects and inacceptable internal findings are professionally remedied by
repairing, welding and re-testing them.
If tests reveal nonconformities which should not be repaired, these must be treated
conform to directive DR 13.01.
6 Documentation
Test reports must be drawn up as included in the annex or other reports must be used
that show the same content.
Reports should be drawn up of all required examinations and of all examinations
carried out conform to this directive. All results must be stated, even if they contain no
indications which are required to be registered.
7 Feedback
8 Annexes
Test reports: Annex 1: Radiographic examination
Annex 2: Ultrasonic examination
Annex 3: Surface crack examination
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