scope:

This European Standard applies to the magnetic particle inspection of ferro-magnetic iron and steel castings.

It also gives acceptance criteria through severity levels defined by the nature, the area and the dimensions of the discontinuities present.

This standard applies to all ferro-magnetic castjngs independent of the moulding method.

An iron or steel Casting is considered to be ferrmnagnetic if the magnetic induction is greater than 1 T (Tesla) for a magnetic field strength of 2,4 kA/m.

This standard only applies to those areas of the castings specified for inspection and the percentage of Castings to be inspected.