ASTM A578 Standard Test for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain and Coated Steel Plates for Special Applications

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, offers precise and rapid testing services within the scope of ASTM A578 testing. This standard covers procedures and acceptance standards for straight beam, pulse echo, ultrasonic inspection of rolled carbon and alloy plain and clad steel plates 3/8 in. [10 mm] and greater thick for special applications.

The method will detect internal discontinuities parallel to rolled surfaces. Three levels of acceptance standards are provided. Additional requirements are provided for inspection of the coated plate and alternative procedures.

Persons performing inspections in accordance with this standard shall be qualified and certified in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of ASNT SNT-TC-1A or a recognized equivalent standard. An equivalent standard is a standard that covers the qualifications and certification of ultrasonic nondestructive testing candidates and is accepted by the purchaser.

This standard does not purport to address all safety issues, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM A578 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.