Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) Equipment
Reference Block Type 2
Penetrant Performance assessment Blocks
ISO 3452-3: 2013
ISO 3452-3: 2013 describes two types of reference blocks - Type 2 reference blocks are for routine assessment of DPI system performance.
Reference block type 2 is made from stainless steel plated with a layer of nickel then a hard Chromium alloy. Five star-shaped defects of ranging from 3.0 to 5.5mm diameters have then been artificially produced in this layer with the five defects uniformly placed according to their sizes. To assess washability* reference block type 2 includes four adjacent patches with roughnesses of R = 2.5μm, 5μm, 10μm and 15μm. With the smallest defect being located next to the area showing the smallest roughness.
Supplied with all relevant paperwork.
*Washability is the visual assessment of excess penetrant removal.