What is BS EN 13927 - Equipment in visual testing about?
BS EN 13927 is a standard that covers equipment in visual testing, enabling the detection of discontinuities and irregularities in a cost-effective way in industrial applications.
BS EN 13927 describes general requirements for equipment used in visual testing.
The equipment covered in BS EN 13927 have application in visual testing when:
- Objects, which are visually or on account of environmental factors not accessible, need to be made accessible for viewing
- The test sensitivity is insufficient
- An imaging record is required
BS EN 13927 also includes guidance for the verification of the equipment.
Who is BS EN 13927 - Equipment in visual testing for?
BS EN 13927 on equipment in visual testing applies to:
- NDT services
- Visual testing services
- Testing personnel and auditors
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS EN 13927 - Equipment in visual testing?
Visual Testing (VT) is the most widely utilised NDT approach across all industries, and it is based on inspecting for faults that are visible to the human eye. It makes quality control possible and quick at every stage of the product development process.
BS EN 13927 provides users guidance on requirements for typical equipment used for visual testing, including lighting, resolution targets, graticule, replication, mirrors, lenses, endoscopes, fibre scopes, photographic and video imaging cameras, enabling users to choose the appropriate equipment for their particular use cases.
BS EN 13927 provides users guidance on classification, verification, and requirements for typical equipment used for visual testing, ensuring the effectiveness and operability of visual testing equipment for the product inspection process.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13927, users can assess equipment for visual testing, ensuring their operability, functionality and quality for product inspection and development to ensure product reliability and consistency.