MIL-HDBK-1890 Inspection of Welded JointsThis handbook gives guidance for nondestructive inspection of welded joints. This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.

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MIL-HDBK-1890(AT)

Clear annulus

0.15 R

Nugget size

D

Radius

R

Note:

1.  No part should be acceptable when the number of welds having cracks, pores,  or other instances of incomplete fusion with a linear dimension greater than 0.15D or that extend into the 0.15R clear annulus area, extends 6 percent of the total number of welds in the part.

FIGURE 1.  Radiographic criteria for spot and seam welds in aluminum and aluminum alloys.

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