This standard specifies acceptance levels for indications from imperfections in steel butt welds detected by radiography. If defined by specification , the acceptance levels may be applied to other types of welds or materials.
The acceptance levels may be related to welding standards, application standards, specifications or codes. Such a relationship is shown in EN 12062 for EN 25817.
This standard assumes that the radiographic testing has been carried out in accordance with EN 1435.
When assessing whether a weld meets the requirements specified for a weld quality level, the sizes of imperfections permitted by standards are compared with the dimensions of indications revealed by a radiograph made of the weld.
BS EN 12517:1998 history
2017BS EN ISO 10675-1:2016 Non-destructive testing of welds. Acceptance levels for radiographic testing. Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys
2013BS EN ISO 10675-1:2013 Non-destructive testing of welds. Acceptance levels for radiographic testing. Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys
2006BS EN 12517-1:2006 Non-destructive testing of welds - Evaluation of welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys by radiography - Acceptance levels
1998BS EN 12517:1998 Non-destructive testing of welds - Radiographic testing of welded joints - Acceptance levels