ASTM Wire Type IQI Set 01C — Titanium

2 in Titanium Wire-Type Image Quality Indicator (IQI), Set 01C, for Industrial Radiographic Testing
SKU: IQI01C

Overview

The ASTM Wire Type IQI Set 01C is a 2 in titanium wire-type Image Quality Indicator (IQI) designed for verification of radiographic image quality and sensitivity during industrial X-ray and gamma-ray testing of titanium and other applicable materials.

The indicator contains a series of precision titanium wires with controlled diameters. When the IQI is positioned with the test component during radiographic exposure, the visibility of the specified wire or wires on the completed radiographic image provides a reference for confirming whether the required image quality has been achieved.

The Set 01C configuration and titanium construction make this IQI suitable for aerospace components, titanium weldments, forgings, castings, tubing, precision parts, and other applications where the governing radiographic procedure requires a titanium wire-type IQI.

What's Included

Note: Radiographic source equipment, film, digital detector, cassette, lead screens, identification markers, processing equipment, and other RT accessories are not included unless specified separately.

Box Dimensions & Shipping Weight (Estimated)

Actual shipping dimensions and weight may vary according to the protective case and packaging configuration.

Key Specifications

Wire-Type IQI Configuration

Wire-type IQIs contain several precision wires of progressively different diameters.

The Set 01C configuration allows inspectors to:

• Establish a known image-quality reference

• Verify radiographic sensitivity

• Determine the smallest required visible wire

• Confirm that the exposure technique provides adequate image detail

• Compare image quality with procedural requirements

• Document the performance of the radiographic technique

The exact required wire visibility depends on component thickness, inspection technique, material, and applicable code or written procedure.

How the IQI Works

During radiographic inspection:

1. Select the correct IQI material and wire set.

2. Position the IQI according to the applicable procedure.

3. Complete the X-ray or gamma-ray exposure.

4. Process the film or acquire the digital radiographic image.

5. Locate the IQI image.

6. Evaluate the visibility of the individual wires.

7. Determine whether the required image-quality level has been achieved.

The IQI confirms radiographic image quality. It does not independently determine whether the inspected component is acceptable or rejectable.

Performance Features

Titanium Wire Construction
Provides an IQI material suitable for applicable titanium radiographic inspection procedures.

Set 01C Configuration
Provides a defined wire-size range for sensitivity verification in compatible inspection applications.

Precision Wire Elements
Known wire diameters provide a repeatable reference for evaluating radiographic image quality.

2 in Compact Format
Supports placement on welds, aerospace components, tubing, castings, and other inspection areas.

Compatible with Film and Digital Radiography
Can be incorporated into appropriate conventional film, computed radiography, and digital radiography workflows.

Reusable Inspection Accessory
Can be reused when the wire elements, identification, and protective assembly remain undamaged.

Advantages of Titanium Wire IQIs

A titanium wire IQI can provide several benefits in applications involving titanium components:

• Appropriate material matching for suitable titanium inspections

• Multiple sensitivity references in one indicator

• Compact configuration

• Easy wire-visibility assessment

• Suitable for aerospace inspection programs

• Supports film and compatible digital RT

• Reusable when properly maintained

• Provides objective image-quality verification

• Supports standardized inspection documentation

Titanium IQI Applications

The titanium configuration is particularly suitable for inspections where the written procedure specifies a titanium IQI.

Typical components may include:

• Titanium alloys

• Titanium weldments

• Titanium forgings

• Titanium castings

• Titanium plate

• Titanium tubing

• Aerospace structural components

• Turbine and engine components

• Precision machined titanium parts

• Other suitable titanium components

IQI material selection should always follow the governing radiographic procedure.

User-Friendly Design

• Compact 2 in configuration

• Lightweight construction

• Multiple precision wires in one indicator

• Easy positioning near the inspection area

• Suitable for portable RT kits

• Requires no power

• Reusable for repeated inspections

• Straightforward visual image-quality assessment

• Easy to store in a protective case

Built for Industrial Radiography

• Designed for professional NDT applications

• Suitable for aerospace inspection

• Practical for titanium fabrication QA/QC

• Supports weld, casting, and forging radiography

• Suitable for industrial X-ray inspection

• Applicable to compatible gamma-ray techniques

• Can be incorporated into documented RT procedures

• Supports permanent inspection records

• Intended for use by qualified radiographic personnel

Ideal Applications

• Titanium weld radiography

• Aerospace component inspection

• Titanium casting evaluation

• Titanium forging inspection

• Titanium tubing inspection

• Aircraft structural component radiography

• Turbine component inspection

• Engine component inspection

• Fabrication QA/QC

• Manufacturing quality control

• X-ray technique qualification

• Film radiography

• Computed radiography

• Digital radiography

• Radiographic image-quality verification

Typical Inspection Workflow

The IQI can be incorporated into radiographic workflows involving:

• Component preparation

• Radiation-source selection

• Film or detector positioning

• IQI selection

• IQI placement

• Exposure calculation

• Radiographic exposure

• Film processing or digital image acquisition

• Image-quality evaluation

• Wire visibility assessment

• Discontinuity interpretation

• Inspection documentation

Placement Considerations

For reliable image-quality verification:

• Select the correct titanium IQI and wire set

• Position the IQI according to the applicable written procedure

• Place it as close as practical to the inspection area

• Use source-side placement when required

• Follow procedural requirements when detector-side placement is permitted

• Maintain the required wire orientation

• Avoid positioning the IQI where component geometry may obscure wire images

• Ensure the IQI can be clearly identified on the final image

Improper placement may invalidate image-quality verification.

Inspection and Interpretation

When reviewing the completed radiograph:

• Confirm that the IQI image is clearly visible

• Identify the individual wire images

• Determine the smallest wire that can be reliably resolved

• Compare the result with the required sensitivity

• Verify applicable film-density or digital-image requirements

• Record the IQI identification

• Document achieved sensitivity when required

• Retain the image according to the applicable quality procedure

Interpretation should be performed by qualified personnel under suitable viewing conditions.

Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Industrial X-ray systems

• Appropriate gamma-ray radiography systems

• Conventional industrial radiographic film

• Computed radiography systems

• Digital radiography detectors

• Film cassettes

• Digital detector panels

• Radiographic identification systems

• Film viewers

• Digital image-review workstations

• Titanium-component RT procedures

• Field and laboratory radiographic inspection programs

The IQI material and Set 01C wire range should match the inspection requirements for the component being examined.

Care and Handling

• Handle the IQI carefully

• Avoid bending or crushing the wire assembly

• Do not deform individual wires

• Keep the IQI clean

• Protect identification markings

• Do not grind, file, or modify the wires

• Inspect for damage before each use

• Store flat in a protective container

• Keep separate from heavy or sharp tools

• Replace the IQI if wires become missing, distorted, corroded, or illegible

Damage to individual wires can affect the validity of the radiographic sensitivity evaluation.

Safety Considerations

The IQI itself does not generate radiation, but it is intended for use during industrial radiographic testing.

During RT operations:

• Use trained and authorized radiographic personnel

• Establish controlled radiation areas

• Use appropriate radiation survey instruments

• Wear required personal dosimetry

• Prevent unauthorized entry during exposure

• Follow radiation-source handling procedures

• Confirm radiation levels are safe before retrieving equipment

• Follow all applicable facility and regulatory radiation-safety requirements

About Wire Image Quality Indicators

Wire Image Quality Indicators are precision radiographic reference devices used to demonstrate the image quality achieved during industrial radiographic testing. By incorporating multiple known wire diameters into a single indicator, they allow qualified personnel to verify that an X-ray or gamma-ray image provides the sensitivity required for the intended examination.