This standard is issued under the fixed designation e1417e1417m. A guide to ams 2644 penetrant sensitivity levels magnaflux. This practice is written so it can be specified on the engineering drawing, specification, or contract. In my personal experience, i would recommend for type 1, method a, sensitivity level iii ziglo zl67 and form d non aqueous. Standard practice for visible penetrant testing using the. This standard is issued under the fixed designation e 1417. Type 1, method a, water washable nonwaterbased penetrant, level 3. Understand fluorescent liquid penetrant sensitivity levels and how to find the. Type ii penetrant systems have only a single sensitivity and it is not represented by any of the levels listed as follows. Zl27a level 3 postemulsifiable fluorescent penetrant for method bcd liquid. Todays penetrants are carefully formulated to produce the level of sensitivity desired by the inspector. E15 test method for comparing the brightness of fluo. Use metlchek e59a, r503 or r504 solvent cleaners for spot inspection cleaning applications. Fluorescent liquid penetrant k81p is a water washable type, with sensitivity level 1.
Only sensitivity level 3 or 4 penetrant materials shall be used for final inspection. K 81p level 1 k81p2 level 2 k81p3 level 3 k81p4 level 4 fluorescent liquid penetrant. We offer fluorescent dye type i, water washable method a sensitivity level 2 and sensitivity level 3 with a. It is not a detailed howto procedure to be used by the inspector and, therefore, must be supplemented by a detailed procedure that conforms to the requirements of this practice.
Zl56 level 4 water washable fluorescent penetrant for type 1, method a and. Penetrant classification system for liquid penetrant inspection by tedndt will help you understand the penetrant hierarchy. Magnaflux ndt liquid penetrant inspection metrology center. Penetrant classification system test equipment distributors. It is a nondestructive practice for detecting discontinuities that are open to the surface such as cracks, seams, laps, cold shuts, laminations, isolated porosity, through leaks or lack of fusion and is applicable to inprocess, final, and maintenance examination. Fpi according to astm e1417 in reply to dislocation at 16. Other specifications such as astm 1417, standard practice for liquid.
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