Liquid penetrant inspection of metallic surgical implants
1 Scope
This standard specifies the methods, inspection levels, acceptable limits, inspection records, control of penetrant materials, qualification examination for penetrant inspection personnel for the liquid penetrant inspection of metallic surgical implants.
This standard is applicable to the inspection of surface discontinuities or defects of metallic surgical implants.
Note: The terms related to nondestructive testing in this standard can be found in GB/T 12604.3-1990 Terminology for nondestructive testing - Penetrant testing.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, all editions cited are valid. All standards are subject to revision, and all parties using this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the latest editions of the following standards.
HB/Z 61-1998 Penetrant testing
3 Inspection methods
3.1 Inspection conditions
The surface of test piece under inspection shall be cleaned by washing and free from matters that impedes the liquid penetrant inspection or produces a false indication of penetrant.
3.1.1 Surface pre-cleaning1)
1) Appropriate cleaning materials and processes shall be selected to remove the grease on the surface of the test piece.
2) Surface of the test piece under inspection and any discontinuous defects therein shall be cleaned and free from contamination.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Inspection methods
4 Inspection level
5 Acceptance limit
6 Reporting of results
7 Control of penetrant material
8 Qualification examination for penetrant inspection personnel
Annex A (Normative) Liquid penetrant inspection of metallic surgical implants - Acceptable limits for surface discontinuous defects
Annex B (Normative) Procedures of penetrant inspection
