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Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT

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Distance/Area-Amplitude Blocks<br />

Distance/area amplitude correction blocks typically are purchased as a tenblock<br />

set, as shown above. Aluminum sets are manufactured per the<br />

requirements of ASTM E127 and steel sets per ASTM E428. Sets can also be<br />

purchased in titanium. Each block contains a single flat-bottomed, plugged<br />

hole. The hole sizes and metal path distances are as follows:<br />

• 3/64" at 3"<br />

• 5/64" at 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 11/2", 3", and 6"<br />

• 8/64" at 3" and 6"<br />

Sets are commonly sold in 4340 Vacuum melt Steel, 7075-T6 Aluminum, and<br />

Type 304 Corrosion Resistant Steel. Aluminum blocks are fabricated per the<br />

requirements of ASTM E127, Standard Practice <strong>for</strong> Fabricating and Checking<br />

Aluminum Alloy <strong>Ultrasonic</strong> Standard Reference Blocks. Steel blocks are<br />

fabricated per the requirements of ASTM E428, Standard Practice <strong>for</strong><br />

Fabrication and Control of Steel Reference Blocks Used in <strong>Ultrasonic</strong><br />

Inspection.

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