STD-BST 8S EN S70-ENGL 1997 MM LE24bb9 Ob2273 G14 mm BRITISH STANDARD BS EN __ _—_ caninum 910: 1997 Non-destructive examination of fusion welds — Visual examination ‘The European Standard EN 970: 1997 has the sts of a British Standard ‘No COPYING WITHOUT SI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW 1s tp techSTD-BST BS EN S70-ENGL 1997 MM 1b24bb9 Obz2b74 SSO me BS EN 970: 1997 isuy ior ens ‘Te falling Bt references Tete tome workon as andar Commute reference WEBS Dra for commen 186277 DC ISDN 0580274977 Committees responsible for this British Standard ‘The preparation ofthis British Standard was entrusted to Technical Commitee \WEE/46, Nondestructive testing, upon which the following bodies were represented: ‘Association of Consulting Engineers [BNF Pulmer Materials Centre) [British Chemical Bngineering Contractors! Association British Coal Corporation British Gas ple [British Instinte of Non-destructive Testing British Iron and Steel Producers Association British Nuclear Fuels ple British Raitways Boar Castings Technology Intemational Electricity Asoociation Engineering Equipment and Msteriais and Users’ Association Health and Safety Executive Institute of Pysics Institute of Quality Assurance oyds Register of Shipping Miniety of Defence ‘National Radiological Protection Board Power Generation Contractors Association (PGCA) (BEAMA Ltd) Railway Industry Association Royal Society of Chemistry Safety Assessment Federation L2d. Society of British Aerospace Companies Limited Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited United Kingtom Accreditation Service Welding institute Amendments issued since publication ‘Kind No. | Date "Tex affected 1s tua'Spex twehalogy and inages copysigt e) IMS 203STD-BSI BS EN T7O-ENGL 1997 MM 1b24bE9 Ob22675 497 Mm BS EN 970 : 1997 —_———————————————— Contents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover National foreword a Foreword 2 Text of EN 970 3 “SMU east i907 11S tna/Spex etaogy and mages copa () IHS 2003STD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MH 1b24bb Ob22b7b 323 BS EN 970 : 1997 National foreword ‘This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee WEB46 and is the English language version of EN 970: 1997 Non-destructve examination of fusion twelds — Visual examination, published by the Buropean Committe for Standardization (CEN), EN 70: 1007 was produced as a result of intemational discussions in which the ‘United Kingdom took an active part "This standard supersedes BS 6280 : 1976 which is withdrawn. Cross-references Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard EN 2882: 1982 [BS EN 288 Specification and approval of welding procedures for metalic materials ‘Part 2: 1982 Welding procedures specification for are welding BN 473; 1988, 'BSEN 473: 1993 General principles for qualification and of NDT personnel [EN 25817: 1002 [BS EN 25817: 1002 Aro-welded joints in stool — Guidance on ‘quality lve for imperfections EN 50082: 1904 [BS EN 30042: 1984 Are-welded joints in aluminium and its ‘weldabe albys. Guidance and quality levels for ‘imperfections 180 9068: 1974 BSS5165: 1074 Guidance tothe selection of low-power ‘magnifiers used for visual inspection ‘Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. ‘Summary of pages ‘This document comprises a front cover an inside front cover, pages i and i, the EN tite page, pages 2 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover i ona IHS tnraSpex technology and images cope) IHS 2003STD.BST BS EN 970-ENGL 2997 MH L2H Ob2277 26T a EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 970 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM. February 1997 1s 2516040 Description: Welding, fision welding, weld ts, metal vn exarinution, wel, weld defecis, lensional measurements English version Nondestructive examination of fusion welds — Visual examination Controle non destructif des assemblages soudés par Zerstorungsfreie Prifung von. fusion — Contréle visuel ‘Schmelzchweifinihten — Sichtprifung ‘Tis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19661212, CEN members are bound to comply with the CENICENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the ‘conditions for gving this European Standard the satus of a national standard ‘without any alteration. Uptodate lists and bibographical references concerning such national standards 3 ray be obtained on applcaion tothe Central Secretariat or to ary CEN member This European Standard exit in thre oli versions (English, French, German). ‘Aversion in anyother language made by warlation under the responsibility of a CCEN member into is own language and noted tothe Central Secretariat has the same status asthe offical versions CEN members are the rational sandars bodies of Austia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Genmany, Greece Jelan, ireland, aly, Luxembourg, Netherlands, ‘Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switedand and United Kingdom. Ref, No, EN 970 : 1997 E 1s tnalSpes tecogy and images copie) INS 2003STD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM Lb24bb9 Ob22b72 17h MM Page 2 EN 970: 1997 Foreword ‘This Buropean Standard has been prepared by ‘Technical Committee CEN/TC 121, Welding, the secretariat of which is held by DS. ‘This European Standard shall be given the status of ‘national standard, either by publication of an identical ‘This Buropean Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Coruission and the European Free Trade Assocation, and ‘supports essential requirements of BU Directve(s) It should be noted that a standard covering the general ‘principles of visual examination is under preparation by CENTTC 138. IS intaSpex tec nlogy an inages copyright (6) IHS 2003 Contents Foreword, Normative references Examination conditions and Visual examination ~ General ‘sual examination of joint preparation Visual examination during welding Vial examination ofthe ished ‘leaning and dressing Profile and dimensions Weld root and surfaces Post-weld heat treatment Visual examination of repaired welds Partially removed weld Completely removed weld Examination records (informative) Examples of amination equipment ens is7STD-BST BS EN S70-ENGL 1997 MM Lb24bL9 Ob22675 032 mm amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this Buropean Standard only ‘when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For “undated references the latest edition of the publication refered to applies Page 3 EN 970 : 1997 3 Examination conditions and equipment ‘The iuminance atthe surface shall be a minimum of 350 x; 600 x is recommended For performance of direct inspection, access shall be ‘sufficient t place the eye within 600 mm of the surface ‘to be examined and at an angle not les than approximately 30° (see figure 1). ‘and be specified by an application standard or by agreement between the contracting parties. Ifrequired to obtain a good contrast and relief effect ‘ sw BNE Spefntim nd pp LOW aonnel Fort aldng procure Frconne who cay out examination in scordance Speen or oe welding tin dis Buopean Sandard shel EN) Gualitenon end conjtaton of") befor with levantarse Sor personnel Goer specter pave Sensing gnome he wag pose ow 6) have good vison in acorance with the ENQSEI7 Arle joints i tel — frets of EN AT, which soul be checked Guidance om quality lvls for ce mend. ‘pectin ENGOO2 reuse joints in aluminium ond § Vigual examination — General ‘crete alloys Gulden © ae ee fe examina sal be defied in aly lls for mpeoctions Sey a ation sana, o y agreement (so 108 192) Fetwocn te contacting prt 1809058: 1074 Nondesactive testing — Aids 9 vn = ct Ade The ames al fresno mace over magnifier Tels tha be examined inte weed conn 180 9:80; 197 Vere clipes reading to 0,1 on wile pyseal sess pos, an sets is aon Tose fo came er burhce weiner. ange oo 30" Figure 1. Acces for examination eons im7 1S ttaSpex calogy and images copyright) INS 2003STD.BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM DL2YbL9 Ob2260 354 mm Page 4 EN 970: 1997 6 Visual examination of joint preparation When visual examination is required prior to welding the weld shall be examined to check Uh: ‘2 the shape and dimensions of the weld preparation ‘meet the specified requirements given in the welding recede spectcation, og in accordance with ) the fusion faces and adjacent surfaces are ‘leaned; ©) the parts to be joined by welding re fixed in relation to each other according to drawings or instructions. 7 Visual examination during welding ‘When required, the weld shall be examined during the ‘welding process to check that: 4) each run or layer of weld metal is cleaned before itis covered by a further run, particular attention ‘being paid to the junctions between the weld metal and the fusion face; ) thre are no visible imperfections, eg cracks or cavities; if such imperfections are observed, they shal be reported s0 that remedial action can be taken before the deposition of futher weld meta, ©) the transition between the runs and between the ‘eld and the parent metal has such a shape that satisfactory melting can be accomplished when. ‘welding the next run; 4) the depth and shape of gouging is in accordance vith the WPS or compared with the original groove shape in order to assure complete removal of the weld metal as specified 8 Visual examination of the finished weld 8.1 General ‘The finished weld shall be examined to determine whether it meets the agreed acceptance standard, eg [EN 25817 or EN 30042 or by reference to prEN 12062. Ifnot specifically included within the requirements of ‘an application standard or by agreement between the contracting parties, the items detaled in 8.2 to 8.5 shull be checked. 82 Cleaning and dressing ‘The weld shall be examined to check that: 8) al lag has been removed by manual or ‘mechanical means. This isto avoid imperfections being obscured; ») there are no tool impressions or blow marics ‘when weld dressing is required, overheating of the joint due to grinding is avoided, and grinding marks and an uneven finish are also avoided; for filet welds and butt welds to be dressed fhush, the joint merges smoothly with the parent metal ‘without undersushing, Is ttaSpex technology an images copyright (6) HS 2003 £83 Profile and dimensions ‘The weld shal he examine to check that 2) ne profile of the weld fae and the height of any xis weld metal mest the requirements ofthe Scorptance standard (se 8.) 1) fe surface of the welds regula, the patem and thepiteh of weve marks presen a even and satfactoryvoual appearance: the distance between ‘heat layer andthe parent metal othe poston of runs as been meawured where reured By the WPS €) te weld wit is content over the whole ofthe Jot and mets the requirements given in the weld drawing o acceptance standard (ee 8.1) Inthe case of tt wel, shal be checked thatthe weld ‘partion hasbeen completly fled. 84 Weld root and surfaces ‘The vually acceale pars ofthe weld Le. the weld root ra sngiesided but weld and the weld surfaces, ‘al be examined for deviations from the acceptance Standard Gee 8). ‘The wld shal be examined to check that {nthe cae of singled butt welds, the ertton root concn and any bur hough oF Eunkage Goove ae wilin the lit pected in ‘he acceptance standard over the whole of Ue Jon; 1) ary underet i within the acceptance standard ) my imperfections such a cracks or porosity detected tng optical aid when necessary nthe srl surface or heat fected zones comply with the [propriate acepance rent, ) ary attachments temporarily welded to the object to heat prodiction or assem which are ‘recat he fncton ofthe objector the silty {> examine it are removed 50 that the object snot daraged The area where the attachment was fed ‘Sal be checed fo ensure freedom from cracks. 85 Post-weld heat treatment Further examination may be required after postweld heat Geatment. 9 Visual examination of repaired welds 9.1 General ‘When welds fil to comply wholly or in part with the acceyance criteria, and repairs necessary, the checks ‘detaled in 92 and 9.3 shall be made during repair ‘operation. 192 Partially removed weld It hal be checked that the excavation ie suficietly ‘deep and long to remove all imperfections. It shall also be ensured tht there is gradual taper from the base (of thecut to the surface of the weld metal at the ends ‘and sies ofthe cut, the width and profile of the cut Deingsuch that there is adequate access for re-welding.STD.BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MH Lb24bb9 ObZ2L61 790 Mm 9.3 Completely removed weld It shall be checked tha, when a cut has been made ‘through a faulty weld and there has been no serions Jos of material, or when a section of materials containing afaity weld has been removed and a new ‘section is to be inserted, the shape and dimensions of ‘the weld preparation meet the specified requirements 94 Examination very repaired weld shall be examined to the same eure ste righ wed at wpectid in 10 Examination records Itis not always necessary to keep a record of the ‘examination. However, when specified, a record should ‘be kept to show that every relevant item of visual ‘examination at each stage has been checked. The following lists the information that shouldbe included in the report: 8) name of the component manufacturer, b) name ofthe examining body, if diferent from a); ens IS tna’Spx techanogy and images copa) IHS 2003 Page 5 EN 970 : 1997 ©) identification of the object examined, 4) material ©) pe of join 1) material thickness; ) welding process, 1) acceptance criteria 1) imperfections exceeding the acceptance criteria ‘and thelr location; {the extent of examination with reference to ‘drawings as appropriate; 1 examination devices used 1 result of examination wit reference to acceptance ctteria, 1m) name of examiner and date of examination Where required, welds that have been examined and approved should be suitably marked or identified. ‘When it is required to have a permanent visual record of a weld as examined, photographs or accurate ‘sketches or both should be made with ary imperfections clearly indicated.STD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM Lb24bb9 Ob22b52 27 A Page 6 EN 970: 1997 Annex A (informative) Examples of examination equipment ‘Equipment used to cary out measurements may be selected from the folowing: ‘) stright edge oF measuring tape with a graduation ‘of I mm or finer; 1) veer callers acconting to 150 3558, ©) feeler gauge with a suficient number of feelers to measure dimensions between 0,1 mun and 3mm in steps of at most 0,1 mm; 4) radius gauge; ©) magnifying lens with a magnification x2 to x5; the lens should preferably have a scale, see 1803058 1S InaSpe etnology and images copyright (2) IHS 2003 ‘The folowing equipment may also be needed: 1) profile measuring device with a wire diameter for width = Lun, where each wire end is rounded; 2) material for impression of welds, eg. coating plastic or day; 8) for visual inspection of welds with limited accessibility, mirrors, endoscopes, boroscopes, ‘ire opties ot TV cameras may be used; 4) any other measurement device agreed by the centracting parties, ie. specifically designed ‘welding gauges, heightdlepth gauges, rulers or protractor. ‘Typica! measurement devices and gauges are detailed in table AL NOTE, hse devices and gauges are detailed purely as exaoles ‘Cexninaon eqpent Son of the desgn ay be rete ‘ese the sae of patentsSTD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM DL24LLA Ob22b43 Sb3 Mm Page 7 EN 970 : 1997 awe] ro] wa - pet a a) w-|_ aoe] x{ -| Fem) pion) pm, epee vny| 20 weal ets | ets | sosermop| vomms0| toemaoe| abana 88 rea sm Sratommuog| poouet | “Supeon | Sezer Wen 70 oi, wontyeea er ‘Aouansow Suypued pu safes Supmevou — soBuvd plom puw sywoumsouy SuEREWOW TV ORL, VOM += eastSTD-BST BS EN S7O-ENGL 1997 MM Lb24bbS OL22684 4TT mM Page 8 EN 970 : 1997 =| {ol | em -| -| | ma en a ra i 3) FERS) 2] moe| | 7 Semeet| Ses| “Saees ea extn rete Ty as BapRaT Por avboas Fofmoeee = OD ou DoW OT arena BRECON TV Lae |STD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM Lb2YbL9 OL22bas 33b mm Page 9 EN 970: 1997 -| = rol 900 -| -| - sss] — ro] wemo| x] «|x| x om pam son a . coe ‘our opan en : nae) 4 en 3 9B wos oreo eo] ooo] =| «| «| _x ated anodised 0H Wen] view] Fe an wn] wm] eaflng | uatizg | out jsvormsse| emgse| —sgemave| opens | PH prom oma Srewmeg| pombe | Semen | Suara Wem e oa wt rn Cpemiuquco) Roeanaow Biupead paw sofuses Bujzasvou — sodawd pom paw siuoumsneny RumevoW CV STL (MM +s ons i07STD-BST BS EN S70-ENGL 1997 MH 1L24bb9 Ob22bSb 272 MM eer omy] Pe eed souonmaon| soup 2] ayereaog | peanSTD.BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM Lb24bL9 O22087 105 A BS EN 970: 1997 List of references See national foreword “s+ IN| 1S tneSpex testy and i 2 opi (6) IHS 2008,STD-BST BS EN 970-ENGL 1997 MM 1624669 ObzZ2b88 O45 Am BSEN 970: 1997 A aN BSI — British Standards Institution [BST is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. 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