GB/T 26953-2025 Non-destructive testing of welds - Penetrant testing - Acceptance levels
1 Scope
This document specifies acceptance levels for indications from surface breaking imperfections in metallic welds detected by penetrant testing.
The acceptance levels are primarily intended for use during manufacture examination, but where appropriate, they can be used for in-service inspection.
The acceptance levels in this document are based on detection capabilities that can be expected when using techniques specified in ISO 3452 series and parameters recommended in Annex A. The acceptance levels can be related to welding standards, application standards, specifications, or codes. Such a relationship is shown in ISO 17635 for ISO 5817 and ISO 10042.
Acceptance levels for grouped indications are not covered by this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3452-1 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles
Note: GB/T 18851.1-2024, Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles (ISO 3452-1:2021, IDT)
ISO 3452-2 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 2: Testing of penetrant materials
Note: GB/T 18851.2-2024, Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 2: Testing of penetrang materials (ISO 3453-2:2021, MOD)
ISO 12706 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Vocabulary
Note: GB/T 34628-2017, Non-destructive testing of welds - General rules for metallic materials (ISO 17635:2016, IDT)
ISO/TS 18173 Non-destructive testing - General terms and definitions
Note: GB/T 20737-2006, Non-destructive testing - General terms and definitions (ISO/TS 18173:2005, IDT)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/TS 18173, ISO 12706, and the following apply.
3.1
linear indication
indication having a length greater than three times its width
Contents
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Testing parameters
5 Acceptance levels
Annex A (informative) Recommended testing parameters
Bibliography