BS 6072:1981
Method for magnetic particle flaw detection

Standard No.

BS 6072:1981

Release Date

1981

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2001-12

Replace By

BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001

BS 6072:1981(1998)

Latest

BS EN ISO 9934-1:2016

BS 6072:1981(1998)

Replace

BS 3889 Pt.4A:1968 BS 4124 Pt.2:1968 BS 4397:1969

Scope

Covers magnetizing and associated equipment; detecting media; safety precautions; testing procedures; surface preparation; magnetization; application of detecting medium; viewing; recording of indications; reporting; demagnetization. Appendices cover selection of techniques, areas to be inspected, test pieces, report, technique and procedure sheets and preservation of indications. See also PD 6513.

BS 6072:1981 history

• 2016 BS EN ISO 9934-1:2016 Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles
• 2015 BS EN ISO 9934-1:2015 Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles
• 2001 BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - General principles
• 1981 BS 6072:1981 Method for magnetic particle flaw detection
• 0000 BS 4397:1969
• 0000 BS 4124 Pt.2:1968