1.1 This practice describes procedures for the measurement, processing, and interpretation of the acoustic emission (AE) response associated with selected stages of the resistance spot-welding process.
1.2 This practice also provides recommendations for feedback control by utilizing the measured AE response signals during the spot-welding process.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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 E751/E751M-17 Referenced Document
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*, 2021-12-21 Update
ASTM E751/E751M-17 history
2022ASTM E751/E751M-17(2022) Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding
2017ASTM E751/E751M-17 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding
2012ASTM E751/E751M-12 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding
2007ASTM E751-07 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding
2001ASTM E751-01 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding
1996ASTM E751-96 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Monitoring During Resistance Spot-Welding