ISO 24647-2023 PDF

Full title and description

Non‑destructive testing — Robotic ultrasonic test systems — General requirements. This International Standard specifies the general requirements, component characteristics and acceptance criteria for robotic ultrasonic test systems used for nondestructive testing (NDT), covering system hardware, test techniques and conditions for application.

Abstract

This standard defines necessary system hardware components and their characteristics, component-level requirements, and conditions for applying robotic ultrasonic test systems. It is applicable to systems composed of one or more robots and covers conventional straight‑beam probes and immersion techniques; it is also applicable to phased‑array equipment (with potential additional tests). The document specifies general requirements and acceptance criteria for such systems.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: February 2023 (first edition)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 19.100 (Non‑destructive testing)
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2023)
• Number of pages: 34 (as published)

Summary information based on ISO's official record for ISO 24647:2023 and the published standard contents.

Scope

ISO 24647:2023 applies to robotic ultrasonic test systems composed of one or more robots and addresses system design and operational requirements necessary to obtain reliable ultrasonic inspection results. The scope includes conventional straight‑beam probes and immersion techniques, and it is applicable to phased‑array ultrasonic equipment though additional, application‑specific tests may be required. The standard covers planning of scan patterns, robot motion programming, synchronization between ultrasonic data and robot position, verification and acceptance criteria for the test system, and conditions for practical application.

Key topics and requirements

• System architecture and required hardware components (instruments, probes, robots, couplants and fixtures).
• Design principles for robotic ultrasonic test systems, including safety and environmental considerations.
• Requirements for ultrasonic instruments and probe types (straight‑beam, immersion; guidance for phased‑array use and any additional tests).
• Planning of scan patterns, path‑planning methods and robot motion programming, including restrictions and tolerances.
• Synchronization of ultrasonic acquisition with robot position data and minimum synchronization requirements.
• Verification, calibration and acceptance criteria for the entire test system and for individual components.
• Requirements for test personnel, responsibilities and qualifications in the context of robotic ultrasonic testing.
• Typical test techniques described (pulse‑echo, through‑transmission) and conditions for their application.

Key topics and clause structure are drawn from the published standard's content outline.

Typical use and users

This standard is intended for engineers and technicians responsible for specifying, procuring, integrating or operating robotic ultrasonic inspection systems; for system integrators and robot manufacturers designing inspection cells; for quality and inspection managers in industry sectors that require automated ultrasonic inspection (for example aerospace, power generation, oil & gas, rail, shipbuilding and heavy fabrication); and for organizations that develop inspection procedures and acceptance criteria. It supports developers of test procedures, NDT laboratories, and certification bodies involved in automated NDT.

Related standards

Relevant standards and guidance to consult alongside ISO 24647 include the ISO family of NDT standards (personnel qualification and certification standards such as ISO 9712) and other ISO/TC 135 publications covering specific NDT methods and practices; users should align system personnel and procedure requirements with recognized NDT qualification schemes.

Keywords

robotic ultrasonic test systems, non‑destructive testing, NDT, ultrasonic inspection, robotic inspection, phased array, scan planning, synchronization, acceptance criteria, verification, probes, couplant, pulse‑echo, through‑transmission.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 24647:2023 is an International Standard that specifies general requirements, component characteristics and acceptance criteria for robotic ultrasonic test systems used in nondestructive testing.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers system hardware components, design principles, test equipment (instruments, probes, robots, couplants), scan path planning and robot programming, synchronization of ultrasonic and position data, verification and acceptance criteria, and conditions for the application of straight‑beam and immersion ultrasonic techniques; phased‑array systems are included with potential additional test requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: System integrators, NDT engineers, inspection and quality managers, robotic equipment manufacturers, and organizations developing automated ultrasonic inspection procedures in sectors such as aerospace, energy, oil & gas, rail, shipbuilding and heavy fabrication.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 24647:2023 is the current (first) edition, published in February 2023.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the ISO body of standards for non‑destructive testing (work under ISO/TC 135 and relevant subcommittees) and is intended to be used alongside other NDT standards (for example personnel qualification standards). Users should coordinate requirements with related ISO NDT documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Robotic ultrasonic test systems, ultrasonic testing, non‑destructive testing (NDT), robotic inspection, phased array, scan planning, synchronization, verification, acceptance criteria.