Tasks for level I and II Personal (EN 473, ISO 9517)

application Level 1 Level 2

(skills in addition to those of level 1)
Inspection Operating Selecting, adjusting, controlling,
Compilation of a Written Procedure technology instruments and supervising – estimating limits of the
accomplish testing method
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Results Keeping records Compiling a complete
and reporting documentation
Evaluation Classification Evaluation according to guidelines
according to e.g. based on standards –
written criteria interpreting technical rules –
compiling written inspection
instructions – supervising and
instructing level 1 personnel
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Level II Written Procedure, Instructions

Meaning of the Written Testing Procedure Requirements for the Written Procedure
• To be consistent as far as possible in form and content
• These instructions are provided in written form in many within a company to ease their handling,
cases. This should ensure that … • To be clearly structured and fairly readable
• the statements evaluate the test specimen the customer • To be only as detailed as necessary, i.e. adequate for the
was asking for are finally obtained, individual application.
• a later challenge of the testing result raised by imprecise • It should be considered that
operating instructions will be avoided, • Ballast by implicitness should be avoided,
• recurrent tests or testing several components of the same • The operator is provided with justifiable freedom for
kind are accomplished always under the same condition, necessary adaptations due to the local conditions while
• economically working is assured. avoiding too much room for decisions that could have
an impact on the quality of testing.
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Content of the Written Procedure Recommended Content

I Cover sheet Entailing ident-number, testing method,

coverage and release note, author’s name
0 Table of content
An testing instruction (Written Procedure) describes the 1 Coverage and purpose Short presentation about the subject,
of testing applicable rules and documents
accomplishment of the testing procedure step by step
2 Testing personnel e.g. statement about the minimum
qualification required
3 Testing prerequisites Preparatory activities such as dismantling
and definition of the scope of testing,
cleaning
4 Safety measures Protective measure for personnel and
equipment
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 Recommended Content Cover Sheet / Title of the Testing Instruction

• The title is supposed to enable fast and simple retrieving

5 Equipment Type, measuring range, precision etc.
of the test task. A number or an acronym may help and
6 Mounting arrangements Drawings, if necessary! eases filing and referring to the test task. The title should
7 Preparation of the testing Work committed to the testing personnel fit into a line not exceeding 2 lines. According to the
8 Test flow Here, the details are coming! coverage, it should contain in a meaningful selection and
9 Repeated testing Testing procedure following touching up sequence:
10 Recording the results, test Work well done should be sold well! • Testing method / object identifier / material / component /
report part.

Table of content
• Segmentation into sub-chapters, if the document consists
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Coverage Cause and Purpose of the Testing

The kind of product and/or the testing method which is the

instruction made for should be defined more closely if not Manufacturing control
already mentioned sufficiently in the title.
Acceptance control
Example:
This instruction describes the kind and scope of the testing Downtime supervision
of a cam ring with Radioscopy in the context of an
acceptance inspection. Routine or recurrence testing

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Applicable Guidelines and Standards Testing Time

Standards, specifications, procedural descriptions that form
the base of the testing instructions should be listed. This Before and/or after which production step or operating cycle.
should also include binding statements such as written
and/or oral agreements with the customer. e.g. after lathing, after welding, in the course of a revision.

For the sake of clarity it is advisable to label the rules and

standard according to the coverage:

(T): Testing, accomplishment (e.g. EN 13068-3)

(C): control of the testing conditions (e.g. viewing conditions)
(E): evaluation, acceptance criteria (e.g. ISO 5817)
(O): others such as safety, protection of the environment
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 Testing Personnel Testing regions

Requirements (e.g. physical • The regions to be tested.

conditions/requirements), qualification, level. • Identification number
• Marking the area of interest by sketching or drawing, if
Naming the person in charge for the testing necessary
e.g. internal controls within the production • Definition of points of reference, counting direction,
coordinates
• Marking the testing region, i.e. areas within testing area
that require different testing methods and/or testing
conditions.

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Testing Range (Radiographic Coverage) Testing Attributes / Evaluation

How many of an unit or how many parts of a lot is supposed Testing attribute Evaluation criteria
to be tested in which range, The testing attributes registering Acceptance levels
• % of the total entity, % sampling or number threshold
• The way how parts or areas for testing should be identifies Indications to be Smallest indication e.g. kind, location,
registered, to be listed size, frequency
abnormalities,
Example: irregularities should be
listed and described in
• Common radiography: entire containment including welds.
more detail if it is not a
• Special radiography: Inspection of all welds and commonly known
determination of wall thicknesses by the shadow feature
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Testing Method, Testing Conditions Accomplishing an Inspection

• Depending on the requested testing sensitivity, probability

of detection and/or quality requirements, the testing
• The flow of any kind of work at which position will be
method and the conditions will be selected for the whole
accomplished (testing steps) is stated here, starting form
procedure.
the preparation of the testing surface up to the recording
• According to the testing requirement, certain definitions of the observations.
could be agreed upon such as required surface conditions,
preparation of the testing surface area, illumination, • Adapted to the existing knowledge of the operator in
viewing distance, kind of radiation source, kind of testing charge, these could be rather detailed.
equipment, applied testing method, beam direction.
• In addition, several controls could be stipulated (e.g.
control of the testing equipment applied, calibration using
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 Measures in Case of Deviations Recording and Documentation

This is to define the steps to be followed if certain What needs to be recorded, and how.
abnormalities or inacceptable irregularities have been • Recording the instrumental settings
found to occur. • Record of irregularities (flaws) noting its kind, size and
position,
• Photographic documentation, film and/or other data
records
• Marking the site of the flaw at the component with chalk
etc.

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Written Procedure (Testing Record)

Miscellaneous, any other Matter

Listing of attachments belonging to the testing instruction,

number of pages Details about the test specimen:
• Particular safety instructions
• Radiation protection Testing object: Testing procedures:
• Labour protection Testing class:
• Transport of testing equipment IQI required:
• Measures for eventualities (casualties) Material: Dimensions:
(e.g. when testing within narrow space or in case of risks of Max. penetrated Coverage:
explosions) thickness:
Author of the testing instruction, date, revision number
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SDD:
Relevant inspection data:
SOD:
Geometrical magnification:
Testing position:
Detector, SRb:
Testing sequence name:
Input screen size:
Type of radiation source:
IQI # required / achieved:
Focal spot size d [mm]:
Integration time:
Pre-filter:
Image processing:
Diaphragm:
Filter sequence 1:
Masking:
Filter sequence 2:
Tube voltage [kV]:
Filter sequence 3:
Tube current [mA]:
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 Who has Compiled What? / Release

Location: Date: Operator: Revision:

Catch plates: 2000 pieces

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Relevant inspection data:

Specification of the specimen:
Test positions: 1 perpendicular projection
Testing procedures: Inspection sequence: 1
Testing obbject: EN 13068 -3 Type of radiation YXLON Y.TU 160 DO 02
Catch plate Testing class: IQI set: source: 160 kV
Identification: serial number SA EN 584-1 W6 Al Focal spot size d 0.2 mm
Material: Al Dimensions: Coverage: [mm]:
Max. penetrated thickness:  116mm, x 36 mm 100% Pre-filter: no
24 mm
Diaphragm: adjusted to size of part
Masking: Lead in
segments
Tube voltage [kV]: 65 kV
Tube current [mA]: 5 mA
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SDD: 500 mm

SOD: 300 mm
Location: Date: Operator:
Geometrical 1.7
magnification: BAM Berlin 12. Dec. 2008 Expert B
Detector, SRb: Image 0.2 mm
Intensifier
Input screen size: 200 mm (8”) Remarks: None

IQI required / W 9 / W10 D7 / D7

achieved:
Integration time: 2s

Image Processing: yes

Filter sequence 1: High Pass Customer 1

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