AS 2207-2007

Specifies the methods and requirements for the manual ultrasonic testing of full or partial penetration fusion welded joints in carbon and low alloy ferritic steels, 6mm or greater in thickness, using A-scan and employing four sensitivity levels.

This Standard sets out methods and requirements for the manual ultrasonic testing of full or partial penetration fusion welded joints in carbon and low alloy ferritic steels, 6 mm or greater in thickness, using A-scan presentation and employing four sensitivity levels.This Standard does not cover the testing of stainless steel.It does not cover the testing of longitudinal welds when - (a) the radius of curvature of fabrications is less than 125 mm; or(b) for tubular fabrications having an outside diameter exceeding 250 mm, the ratio of thickness to outside diameter exceeds 0.22.NOTE: Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order are contained in the purchasing guidelines set out in Appendix A.

AS 2207 first published in part as AS B261.1-1968.AS B260.1A first published 1968 (being endorsement of BS 3889.1A:1965 without amendment).AS B261.1-1968 and AS B260.1A-1968 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2207-1979.Second edition 1980.Third edition 1994.Fourth edition 2007.Reconfirmed 2017. Originated as AS B261.1-1968 and AS B260.1A-1968. Previous edition AS 2207-1994. Fourth edition 2007.