PD CEN/TS 17108:2017

What is PD CEN/TS 17108- Penetrant and magnetic particle testing about? 

PD CEN/TS 17108 is a technical report that describes the good practices of lighting under UV-A radiation and in white light as used for penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic particle testing (MT) for the improved probability of detection (POD). 

PD CEN/TS 17108 deals with the irradiance and the illuminance used in penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing. It is intended for: 

• Manufacturers, who are encouraged to supply the criteria and the restrictions on the use of their products, as well as detailed characteristics for the appropriate choice and the optimum use of sources available on the market 
• Users, to enable them to make the best use of lighting sources for efficient inspection in working conditions 
• Supervision and training personnel, who may design and optimally arrange inspection areas, recommend the principles of visual ergonomics for ensuring inspector efficiency, comfort, and safety 

Who is PD CEN/TS 17108- Penetrant and magnetic particle testing for? 

PD CEN/TS 17108 on penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing is useful for: 

• Casting, forging and welding industry 
• Aerospace industry 
• Power generation industry 
• Petrochemical and oil and gas industry 
• Metal, plastic, and ceramics industry  
• Accredited laboratories  

Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17108- Penetrant and magnetic particle testing? 

The penetrant method of non-destructive testing is used to discover surface faults that are not visible to the human eye. It is based on the utilization of liquid capillary characteristics. 

Guidance in PD CEN/TS 17108 provides excellent lighting methods under UV-A radiation and under white light as used for penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing for increased precision of detection of defects. 

Compliance with the best industry requirements on penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing provided by PD CEN/TS 17108 ensures effective utilization of irradiance and the illuminance for penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing and provides efficient inspection conditions.