ASTM E1962-19
Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Surface Testing Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques

Standard No.

ASTM E1962-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E1962-19

Scope

1.1 This practice covers guidelines for utilizing EMAT techniques for detecting material discontinuities that are primarily open to the surface (for example, cracks, seams, laps, cold shuts, laminations, through leaks, lack of fusion). This technique can also be sensitive to flaws and discontinuities that are not surface-breaking, provided their proximity to the surface is less than or equal to the Rayleigh wave length. 1.2 This practice covers procedures for the non-contact coupling of surface waves into a material via electromagnetic fields. 1.3 The procedures of this practice are applicable to any material in which acoustic waves can be introduced electromagnetically. This includes any material that is either electrically conductive or ferromagnetic, or both. 1.4 This practice is intended to provide examination capabilities for in-process, final, and maintenance applications. 1.5 This practice does not provide standards for the evaluation of derived indications. Interpretation, classification, and ultimate evaluation of indications, albeit necessary, are beyond the scope of this practice. Separate specifications or agreement will be necessary to define the type, size, location, and direction of indications considered acceptable or nonacceptable. 1.6 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1962-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E1816 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examinations Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques
• ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• ASTM E587 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing*， 2020-06-01 Update
• ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*， 2021-12-21 Update

ASTM E1962-19 history

• 2019 ASTM E1962-19 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Surface Testing Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques
• 2014 ASTM E1962-14 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Surface Testing Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer &40;EMAT&41; Techniques
• 2009 ASTM E1962-09 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Surface Testing Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques
• 2004 ASTM E1962-04 Standard Test Method for Ultrasonic Surface Examinations Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques
• 1998 ASTM E1962-98 Standard Test Method for Ultrasonic Surface Examinations Using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) Techniques