ASTM A966/A966M-15(2020)
Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current

Standard No.

ASTM A966/A966M-15(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A966/A966M-15(2020)

Scope

1.1 This practice covers a procedure for the magnetic particle examination of steel forgings using alternating current as the power source. The procedure will produce consistent results upon which acceptance standards can be based. This practice does not contain acceptance limits or recommended quality levels. 1.2 Only alternating 50–60 cycle current shall be used as the electric power source for any of the magnetizing methods. 1.3 When subsurface indications are sought in forgings, then dc magnetization in accordance with Practice A275/ A275M should be used. 1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation [SI units], the inchpound units shall be used. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 A966/A966M-15(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM A275/A275M Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings
• ASTM A508/A508M Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered Vacuum-Treated Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure Vessels
• ASTM A788/A788M Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
• ASTM A963/A963M Standard Specification for Deep Drawing Steel (DDS), Sheet, Carbon, Cold-Rolled (Withdrawn 2000)*， 2021-02-18 Update

ASTM A966/A966M-15(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM A966/A966M-15(2020) Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 2015 ASTM A966/A966M-15 Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 2008 ASTM A966/A966M-08(2012) Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 2008 ASTM A966/A966M-08 Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 2007 ASTM A966/A966M-07 Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 1996 ASTM A966/A966M-96(2006) Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 1996 ASTM A966/A966M-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current
• 1996 ASTM A966/A966M-96 Standard Test Method for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings Using Alternating Current