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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B

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7.1 Test Object Selection<br />

Figure 68 shows typical test objects removed from their<br />

service environment. Governing codes, standards or specifications<br />

may determine the number and location of visual<br />

tests. Specific areas may contain discontinuities from forming<br />

operations such as casting, rolling, forging or extruding.<br />

Weld tests may be full length or random spots and typically<br />

cover the weld metal, fusion line and heat-affected zone.<br />

The service of a component may also indicate problem areas<br />

requiring inspection. Location of the test site directly affects surface<br />

preparation. The test site may he prepared and nondestructively<br />

inspected in situ. Removal of a sample for laboratory examination<br />

is a destructive alternative test method that typically requires a repair weld.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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