NBN EN 1290 : 98 AMD 2 2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Safety precautions
5 General
  5.1 Information
  5.2 Personnel qualification
  5.3 Surface conditions and preparation
  5.4 Magnetizing
  5.5 Application techniques
  5.6 Detecting media
  5.7 Viewing conditions
  5.8 Application of detecting media
  5.9 Overall performance test
  5.10 False indications
  5.11 Recording of indications
  5.12 Demagnetization
  5.13 Examination report
Annex A (informative) Sensitivity aspects

Specifies magnetic particle testing techniques for the detection of surface imperfections in ferromagnetic welds, including the heat-affected zones, using the magnetic methods. Suitable for most welding processes and joint configurations.