1.1 This practice covers ultrasonic examination of materials by the pulse-echo technique, using continuous coupling of angular incident ultrasonic vibrations.
1.2 This practice shall be applicable to development of an examination procedure agreed upon by the users of the practice.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are 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.
1.4 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, health, and environmental 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 E587-15(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM E114 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam Examination by the Contact Method
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E317 Standard Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse- Echo Examination Instruments and Systems Without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
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 E587-15(2020) history
2020ASTM E587-15(2020) Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing
2015ASTM E587-15 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing
2010ASTM E587-10 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Contact Testing
2000ASTM E587-00(2005) Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination by the Contact Method
2000ASTM E587-00 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination by the Contact Method