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ISO 3059:2012

ISO 3059:2012

Non-destructive testing — Penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing — Viewing conditions

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Status : Active

Standard Type : Main

Document No : ISO 3059:2012

Document Year : 2012

Pages : 5

Edition : 3

Section Volume : Surface methods (ISO/TC 135/SC 2.)

ICS : Non-destructive testing (19.100)

ISO 3059:2012 specifies the control of the viewing conditions for magnetic particle and penetrant testing. It includes minimum requirements for the illuminance and UV-A irradiance and their measurement. It is intended for use when the human eye is the primary detection aid.

ISO 3059:2012 does not cover the use of actinic blue light sources.

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