(Distro A) Ser 05Z 223 of 8MAY24 AM NDT Criteria Procedure Qualification (EXT) condensed.pdf

This document is a Navy technical publication providing guidance for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Non-Destructive Testing Procedure Qualification in support of Additive Manufacturing (AM) efforts. The guidance covers essential requirements for performing ultrasonic examinations, calibration methods, and testing procedures for wire directed energy deposition (DED) AM products across various naval applications.

Key technical requirements include specific NDT acceptance criteria for different testing methods such as visual testing (VT), magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), radiography (RT), and ultrasonic testing (UT). The document outlines detailed procedures for calibration, scanning, evaluation, and reporting of test results, with particular emphasis on acoustic compatibility, search unit characteristics, and essential variables that impact the reliability of non-destructive testing for AM components. The guidance applies to Naval Sea Systems Command and is intended to standardize NDT practices for additive manufacturing processes across different naval systems and components.