ASTM E155
Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings
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ASTM E155 is the ASTM standard reference for radiographic inspection of aluminum and magnesium castings. It provides a common visual basis for evaluating casting conditions seen in radiographs, helping users compare indications in a consistent way. This is important for foundries, inspectors, and quality teams that need a shared reference when assessing casting quality. As a technical document, it supports more uniform inspection decisions and better communication between production and acceptance teams.
Purpose of ASTM E155
The purpose of ASTM E155 is to supply reference radiographs that can be used when inspecting aluminum and magnesium castings. By offering standard comparison images, it helps reduce subjectivity during radiographic evaluation and supports more consistent judgments of casting condition. The standard is especially useful where visual interpretation of radiographs must be aligned across different inspectors, facilities, or purchasing requirements. ASTM E155 is typically used as a practical reference in quality control and acceptance-related review.
Common use cases of ASTM E155
ASTM E155 is commonly used during radiographic inspection of cast aluminum and magnesium parts, especially when buyers and producers need a shared basis for evaluating radiographic images. It may be used in foundry quality programs, incoming inspection, product acceptance review, and internal training for radiographic comparison. The standard is also relevant when procurement documents or engineering requirements call for reference radiographs as part of casting evaluation. In practice, ASTM E155 helps support repeatable inspection workflows.
Why ASTM E155 matters
This standard matters because reference radiographs can improve consistency in inspection and reduce disagreement over what is seen in a casting image. ASTM E155 supports compliance efforts by giving organizations a recognized comparison tool for aluminum and magnesium castings. That can help lower the risk of inconsistent acceptance decisions, strengthen quality control, and improve communication between suppliers and customers. For teams working with radiographic evaluation, it is a practical aid for more reliable product assessment.
- Reference radiographs for casting inspection
- Aluminum and magnesium castings
- Radiographic comparison and evaluation
- Quality control and acceptance review
- Consistent inspection communication
- Publication Date: 2020-06-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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