Work Item
ASTM WK96109

Revision of A388/A388M-23 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings

Rationale

It was observed that A388 Section 9.3.3.1 reads the angle beam notch length is to be approximately 1” long. In A745 Section 11.1.1 it is 1.25” long maximum. Approximately is undefined and can lead to misunderstandings. Proposal is to align it with A745.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: A01.06

Committee: A01

Staff Manager: W Scott Orthey

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 08-18-2025

Technical Contact: Derek Coleman