1、Designation: A 388/A 388M 09Used in USNRC-RDT standardsStandard Practice forUltrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings1This standard is issued under the fixed designationA 388/A 388M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the case of revision, t
2、he year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This practice2covers the examination procedures for thecontact, pulse-echo ultrasonic examination of steel
3、 forgings bythe straight and angle-beam techniques. The straight beamtechniques include utilization of the DGS (Distance Gain-Size)method. See Appendix X3.1.2 This practice is to be used whenever the inquiry,contract, order, or specification states that forgings are to besubject to ultrasonic examin
4、ation in accordance with PracticeA 388/A 388M.1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the
5、two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.4 This specification and the applicable material specifica-tions are expressed in both inch-pound units and SI units.However, unless the order specifies the applicable “M” speci-fication designation SI units, the material shall be furnishe
6、dto inch-pound units.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior t
7、o use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3A 469/A 469M Specification for Vacuum-Treated SteelForgings for Generator RotorsA 745/A 745M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination ofAus-tenitic Steel ForgingsE 317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristicsof Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Inst
8、ruments and Systemswithout the Use of Electronic Measurement InstrumentsE 428 Practice for Fabrication and Control of Metal, Otherthan Aluminum, Reference Blocks Used in UltrasonicTestingE 1065 Guide for Evaluating Characteristics of UltrasonicSearch Units2.2 ANSI Standard:B 46.1 Surface Texture42.3
9、 Other Document:Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Personnel Quali-fication and Certification SNT-TC-1A, (1988 or later)53. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 indication levels (clusters), nfive or more indica-tions in a volume representing a 2-in. 50-mm or smaller cubein the forging.3.1.2 indivi
10、dual indications, nsingle indications showinga decrease in amplitude as the search unit is moved in anydirection from the position of maximum amplitude and whichare too small to be considered traveling or planar.3.1.3 planar indications, nindications shall be consideredcontinuous over a plane if the
11、y have a major axis greater than1 in. 25 mm or twice the major dimension of the transducer,whichever is greater, and do not travel.3.1.4 traveling indications, ninductions whose leadingedge moves a distance equivalent to 1 in. 25 mm or more ofmetal depth with movement of the transducer over the surf
12、aceof the forging.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice shall be used when ultrasonic inspection isrequired by the order or specification for inspection purposeswhere the acceptance of the forging is based on limitations ofthe number, amplitude, or location of discontinuities, or acombination the
13、reof, which give rise to ultrasonic indications.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.06 on Steel Forgings and Billets.Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Or
14、iginallyapproved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as A 388/A 388M 08.2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi-cation SA-388/SA-388M in Section II of that Code.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Custome
15、r Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.5Available from the American Society for Nonde
16、structive Testing, 1711 Arlin-gate Ln., P.O. Box 28518, Columbus, OH 432280518.1*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.2 The ultrasonic quality level shall b
17、e clearly stated asorder requirements.5. Ordering Information5.1 When this practice is to be applied to an inquiry,contract, or order, the purchaser shall so state and shall alsofurnish the following information:5.1.1 Designation number (including year date),5.1.2 Method of establishing the sensitiv
18、ity in accordancewith 9.2.2 and 9.3.3 (Vee- or rectangular-notch),5.1.2.1 The diameter and test metal distance of the flat-bottom hole and the material of the reference block inaccordance with 9.2.2.2,5.1.3 Quality level for the entire forging or portions thereofin accordance with 12.3, and5.1.4 Any
19、 options in accordance with 1.4, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1, 8.1,8.2, 9.1.11, 10.1, and 10.2.6. Apparatus6.1 An ultrasonic, pulsed, reflection type of instrument shallbe used for this examination. The system shall have a mini-mum capability for examining at frequencies from 1 to 5 MHz.On examining austenitic sta
20、inless forgings the system shallhave the capabilities for examining at frequencies down to 0.4MHz.6.1.1 The ultrasonic instrument shall provide linear presen-tation (within 5 %) for at least 75 % of the screen height(sweep line to top of screen). The 5 % linearity referred to isdescriptive of the sc
21、reen presentation of amplitude. Instrumentlinearity shall be verified in accordance with the intent ofPractice E 317.Any set of blocks processed in accordance withPractice E 317 or E 428 may be used to establish the specified65 % instrument linearity.6.1.2 The electronic apparatus shall contain an a
22、ttenuator(accurate over its useful range to 610 % (+1 dB) of theamplitude ratio) which will allow measurement of indicationsbeyond the linear range of the instrument.6.2 Search Units, having a transducer with a maximumactive area of 1 in.2650 mm2 with34 in. 20 mm minimumto 118 in. 30 mm maximum dime
23、nsions shall be used forstraight-beam scanning (see 9.2); and search units with12 in.13 mm minimum to 1 in. 25 mm maximum dimensionsshall be used for angle-beam scanning (see 9.3).6.2.1 Transducers shall be utilized at their rated frequencies.6.2.2 Other search units may be used for evaluating andpi
24、npointing indications.6.3 Couplants, having good wetting characteristics such asSAE No. 20 or No. 30 motor oil, glycerin, pine oil, or watershall be used. Couplants may not be comparable to one anotherand the same couplant shall be used for calibration andexamination.6.4 Reference Blocks, containing
25、 flat-bottom holes may beused for calibration of equipment in accordance with 6.1.1 andmay be used to establish recording levels for straight-beamexamination when so specified by the order or contract.6.5 DGS Scales, matched to the ultrasonic test unit andtransducer to be utilized, may be used to es
26、tablish recordinglevels for straight beam examination, when so specified by theorder or contract. The DGS scale range must be selected toinclude the full thickness cross-section of the forging to beexamined. An example of a DGS overlay is found in AppendixX3.6.5.1 As an alternative to using DGS over
27、lays, an ultrasonicinstrument having integral decibel gain or attenuator controlsin combination with a specifically paired transducer and DGSdiagram may be used to evaluate ultrasonic indications.7. Personnel Requirements7.1 Personnel performing the ultrasonic examinations to thispractice shall be q
28、ualified and certified in accordance with awritten procedure conforming to Recommended Practice No.SNT-TC-1A (1988 or later) or another national standard that isacceptable to both the purchaser and the supplier.8. Preparation of Forging for Ultrasonic Examination8.1 Unless otherwise specified in the
29、 order or contract, theforging shall be machined to provide cylindrical surfaces forradial examination in the case of round forgings; the ends ofthe forgings shall be machined perpendicular to the axis of theforging for the axial examination. Faces of disk and rectangularforgings shall be machined f
30、lat and parallel to one another.8.2 The surface roughness of exterior finishes shall notexceed 250 in. 6 m unless otherwise shown on the forgingdrawing or stated in the order or the contract.8.3 The surfaces of the forging to be examined shall be freeof extraneous material such as loose scale, paint
31、, dirt, and soforth.9. Procedure9.1 General:9.1.1 As far as practicable, subject the entire volume of theforging to ultrasonic examination. Because of radii at changeof sections and other local configurations, it may be impossibleto examine some sections of a forging.9.1.2 Perform the ultrasonic exa
32、mination after heat treat-ment for mechanical properties (exclusive of stress-relieftreatments) but prior to drilling holes, cutting keyways, tapers,grooves, or machining sections to contour. If the configurationof the forging required for the treatment for mechanicalproperties prohibits a subsequen
33、t complete examination of theforging, it shall be permissible to examine prior to treatment formechanical properties. In such cases, reexamine the forgingultrasonically as completely as possible after heat treatment.9.1.3 To ensure complete coverage of the forging volume,index the search unit with a
34、t least 15 % overlap with each pass.9.1.4 For manual scanning, do not exceed a scanning rate of6 in./s 150 mm/s.9.1.5 For automated scanning, adjust scanning speed orinstrument repetition rate, or both, to permit detection of thesmallest discontinuities referenced in the specification and toallow th
35、e recording or signaling device to function. At no timeshall the scanning speed exceed the speed at which anacceptable calibration was made.9.1.6 If possible, scan all sections of forgings in twoperpendicular directions.9.1.7 Scan disk forgings using a straight beam techniquefrom at least one flat f
36、ace and radially from the circumference,whenever practicable.A 388/A 388M 0929.1.8 Scan cylindrical sections and hollow forgings radiallyusing a straight-beam technique. When practicable, also exam-ine the forging in the axial direction.9.1.9 In addition, examine hollow forgings by angle-beamtechniq
37、ue from the outside diameter surface as required in9.3.1.9.1.10 In rechecking or reevaluation by manufacturer orpurchaser, use comparable equipment, search units, frequency,and couplant.9.1.11 Forgings may be examined either stationary or whilerotating in a lathe or on rollers. If not specified by t
38、hepurchaser, either method may be used at the manufacturersoption.9.2 Straight-Beam Examination:9.2.1 For straight-beam examination use a nominal 214-MHz search unit whenever practicable; however, 1 MHz is thepreferred frequency for coarse grained austenitic materials andlong testing distances. In m
39、any instances on examining coarsegrained austenitic materials it may be necessary to use afrequency of 0.4 MHz. Other frequencies may be used ifdesirable for better resolution, penetrability, or detectability offlaws.9.2.2 Establish the instrument sensitivity by either thereflection, reference-block
40、 technique, or DGS method (seeAppendix X3 for an explanation of the DGS method).9.2.2.1 Back-Reflection Technique (Back-Reflection Cali-bration Applicable to Forgings with Parallel Entry and BackSurfaces)With the attenuator set at an appropriate level, forexample 5 to 1 or 14 dB, adjust the instrume
41、nt controls toobtain a back reflection approximately 75 % of the full-screenheight from the opposite side of the forging. Scan the forgingat the maximum amplification setting of the attenuator (attenu-ator set at 1 to 1). Carry out the evaluation of discontinuitieswith the gain control set at the re
42、ference level. Recalibration isrequired for significant changes in section thickness or diam-eter.NOTE 1High sensitivity levels are not usually employed when in-specting austenitic steel forgings due to attendant high level of “noise” or“hash” caused by coarse grain structure.9.2.2.2 Reference-Block
43、 CalibrationThe test surfaceroughness on the calibration standard shall be comparable to,but no better than, the item to be examined. Adjust theinstrument controls to obtain the required signal amplitudefrom the flat-bottom hole in the specified reference block.Utilize the attenuator in order to set
44、 up on amplitudes largerthan the vertical linearity of the instrument. In those cases,remove the attenuation prior to scanning the forging.NOTE 2When flat-surfaced reference block calibration is specified,adjust the amplitude of indication from the reference block or blocks tocompensate for examinat
45、ion surface curvature (an example is given inAppendix X1).9.2.2.3 DGS CalibrationPrior to use, verify that the DGSoverlay matches the transducer size and frequency. Accuracyof the overlay can be verified by reference blocks andprocedures outlined in Practice E 317. Overlays are to beserialized to ma
46、tch the ultrasonic transducer and pulse echotesting system that they are to be utilized with.9.2.2.4 Choose the appropriate DGS scale for the cross-sectional thickness of the forging to be examined. Insert theoverlay over the CRT screen, ensuring the DGS scale base linecoincides with the sweep line
47、of the CRT screen. Place theprobe on the forging, adjust the gain to make the first back-wallecho appear clearly on CRT screen. Using the Delay andSweep control, shift the screen pattern so that the leading edgeof the initial pulse is on zero of the DGS scale and theback-wall echo is on the DGS scal
48、e value corresponding to thethickness of the forging. Adjust the gain so the forgingback-wall echo matches the height of the DGS reference slopewithin 61 Db. Once adjusted, increase the gain by the Dbshown on the DGS scale for the reference slope. Instrument isnow calibrated and flaw sizes that can
49、be reliably detected canbe directly read from the CRT screen. These flaw sizes are theequivalent flat bottom reflector that can be used as a referencepoint.NOTE 3The above can be utilized on all solid forgings. Cylindricalhollow forgings, and drilled or bored forgings must be corrected tocompensate for attenuation due to the central hole (see Appendix X4).9.2.3 RecalibrationAny change in the search unit, cou-plant, instrument setting, or scanning speed from that used forcalibration shall require recalibration. Perform a calibrationcheck at le
