Thickness measurement standards
Thickness measurement standards
(OP)
Hi. I purchased some bargain thickness measurement devices. In this point, I need to train someone to use them and, most importantly, know the standards involved. Which standards apply to minimum wall thickness of structural steel, pipe, pressure vessel, etc? I know naval industry uses insurance standards, and I have some of the books. Thanks





RE: Thickness measurement standards
RE: Thickness measurement standards
Make sure you tell them if you are going to measure a wide range of materials and thicknesses.
If the thickness are not going to be in some certification you can get one traceable step block and then make your own depending on the accuracy and repeatability required.
http://www.ray-check.com/ultrasonic.php
RE: Thickness measurement standards
Structural steel: ASME B999.9 (example: old thermoelectrical plant boilers being supported by an steel structure)
Pressure vessel: ASME section XXX Appendix zz , etc. (example: the wall thickness of pipe walls in aquatubular boiler)
I mean, there must be standards for minimum thickness for every one of this? isn´t it?
I need Just a first guide. Thanks
RE: Thickness measurement standards
Yes, exactly.
Each standard that defines a structural shape will contain the dimensional information, including minimum thickness.
RE: Thickness measurement standards