AS 2177-2006 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies methods and requirements for X-ray and gamma-ray radiographic testing of welded butt joints in metal products.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 22 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-007:
Australasian Thermographers Association
Australian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Committee
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institute of Electrical Inspectors
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association
TestSafe Australia
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies methods and requirements for X-ray and gamma-ray radiographic testing of welded butt joints in metal products. It does not cover neutron radiography and does not specify the permissible defect levels used for the acceptance/rejection criteria of welds. The individual methods of test and the permissible defect levels are specified in the relevant product or application Standard.

Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in Appendix A.
Guidance and general information which should assist the users of this Standard is contained in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 09/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 09/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MT-007
Supersedes	AS 2177.1-1994 DR 05325