What is PD CEN/TR 16638 - Penetrant and magnetic particle testing using blue light about?
PD CEN/TR 16638 is a standard that covers penetrant and magnetic particle testing using blue light, enabling the detection of surface and near-surface defects to remove surface irregularities and improve surface uniformity.
PD CEN/TR 16638 specifies the requirements for penetrant and magnetic particle testing, the materials and viewing conditions when using fluorescent detection media excited by actinic blue light.
Note: It is not intended that PD CEN/TR 16638 “sub-method” technique is used as a substitute for the existing colour contrast and fluorescent techniques standardised in the EN ISO 3452 series and EN ISO 9934 series.
Who is PD CEN/TR 16638 - Penetrant and magnetic particle testing using blue light for?
PD CEN/TR 16638 on penetrant and magnetic particle testing using blue light applies to:
- NDT testing services
- Penetrant testing services
- Magnetic particle testing services
- Testing personnel and auditors
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16638 - Penetrant and magnetic particle testing using blue light?
Actinic blue light is a monochromatic blue light in a specific range that excites fluorescent penetrants and fluorescent magnetic particles used for the purpose of non-destructive testing.
PD CEN/TR 16638 provides users guidance on viewing conditions including general conditions and visual acuity, viewing conditions, enabling the measurement of output stabilization and visual inspection of materials.
PD CEN/TR 16638 provides users guidance on safety precautions, general principles, equipment, test products, viewing conditions, verification, calibration of instruments and test reports, for the determination of product irregularities and discontinuities.
With obedience and compliance to PD CEN/TR 16638, users can implement cost-effective testing with actinic blue light enabling the detection of detects to ensure product consistency, reliability and durability.
