ISO 3452-1 is the British industry standard for penetrant testing.
This specification is used in the general engineering industry for penetrant testing a wide variety of product types.
The specification is commonly used for the testing of parts in the construction, motorsport, nuclear and other industries.
The specification outlines the basic testing principles for both fluorescent and colour contrast methods as well as outlining the requirements for personnel performing inspection in accordance with this specification.
Some of the main points which are covered are as follows:
- Technique and method selection
- Pre cleaning and its importance
- Removal techniques
- Processing parameters
- Calibration requirements
- Viewing / inspection requirements
When this specification is worked to correctly be approved personnel it can assist with the detection of surface breaking discontinuities in non-porous materials
Once a discontinuity is located it can then be evaluated in accordance with a relevant acceptance criteria and an accept or rejection decision made to sentence the part.
Craven NDT & ATH NDT have extensive experience in working to this specification and can offer fluorescent water washable penetrant inspection in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 3452-1.
In addition to this British standard we also have the ability to work to other internationally recognized standards such as ATH 1417 from the American standards agency.
All the personnel employed by Craven NDT & ATH NDT hold level 2 certification as a minimum to both EN4179 and ISO 9712 (PCN) certification programmes meaning that we meet and exceed the qualification requirements laid out in the previously mentioned specifications.
Following the testing and evaluation process all parts would then have a test report created to inform the customer of any findings if any and a course of action that would be recommended such as repair or scrapping of the affected components.
The 3452-1 standard however is not suitable for all applications, for instance many aerospace components require testing to more stringent requirements usually laid out in prime contractor documents, there are also then specific specifications for processing of pressure vessels, weld testing and more.
Craven NDT & ATH NDT pride themselves on possessing the knowledge to not only work to these specifications but also having the knowledge of which specification should be used.
