Aluminum ASTM Wire Type IQI-02B

2 in Aluminum Wire-Type Image Quality Indicator (IQI), Set B, for Industrial Radiographic Testing
SKU: 13.302-A

Overview

The Aluminum ASTM Wire Type IQI-02B is a 2 in wire-type Image Quality Indicator (IQI) designed for verification of radiographic image quality and sensitivity during industrial X-ray and gamma-ray inspection of suitable aluminum and other applicable low-density materials.

This Set B configuration uses multiple precision aluminum wires with controlled diameters. When the IQI is included in the radiographic exposure, visibility of the specified wire or wires on the resulting radiograph provides a standardized reference for determining whether the required image quality has been achieved.

The compact 2 in design makes the IQI suitable for inspection of aluminum welds, castings, forgings, aerospace components, fabricated structures, tubing, and other components where an aluminum wire-type IQI is required by the applicable radiographic procedure.

What's Included

Note: Radiographic film, digital detector, cassette, lead screens, source equipment, identification markers, film-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 protective packaging and storage-case configuration.

Key Specifications

Wire-Type IQI Configuration

Wire-type IQIs contain a series of precision wires with progressively different diameters. Each wire provides a known reference that can be evaluated on the resulting radiographic image.

The Set B configuration allows inspectors to:

• Establish a standardized image-quality reference

• Determine the smallest required visible wire

• Verify achieved radiographic sensitivity

• Compare results with procedural requirements

• Confirm adequate exposure and image definition

• Document radiographic technique performance

The specific wire that must be visible depends on the component thickness, inspection technique, material, and governing radiographic procedure.

How the IQI Works

During a 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 image.

5. Locate the IQI on the resulting image.

6. Evaluate the visibility of individual wires.

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

The IQI verifies the quality and sensitivity of the radiographic technique. It does not independently determine whether the inspected component is acceptable or rejectable.

Performance Features

Aluminum Construction
Provides the appropriate IQI material for applicable aluminum and low-density-material radiographic inspections.

Set B Wire Configuration
Provides a defined range of wire sizes for radiographic sensitivity verification within the applicable inspection range.

Precision Wire Elements
Controlled wire diameters provide repeatable and objective image-quality references.

2 in Compact Format
Supports convenient positioning on welds, castings, structural components, and other inspection areas.

Film and Digital RT Compatibility
Can be incorporated into applicable conventional film radiography, computed radiography, and digital radiography workflows.

Reusable Inspection Accessory
Can be used repeatedly when the wire elements, identification, and protective construction remain undamaged.

Advantages of Wire-Type IQIs

Wire-type image quality indicators provide several practical benefits:

• Multiple image-quality references in a single device

• Straightforward wire-visibility evaluation

• Compact and portable construction

• Suitable for field and laboratory inspections

• Supports conventional and digital radiography

• Provides standardized radiographic sensitivity verification

• Suitable for repeated use

• Supports permanent QA/QC documentation

Aluminum IQI Applications

The aluminum construction is intended for inspections where an aluminum IQI is appropriate under the governing radiographic procedure.

Typical applications may involve:

• Aluminum alloys

• Aluminum weldments

• Aluminum castings

• Aluminum forgings

• Aluminum plate

• Aluminum tubing

• Aerospace aluminum structures

• Lightweight fabricated components

• Other suitable low-density materials

IQI material selection should always follow the applicable inspection code, specification, or written procedure.

User-Friendly Design

• Compact 2 in configuration

• Lightweight aluminum construction

• Multiple precision wires in one IQI

• Easy to position near the area of interest

• Suitable for portable radiography kits

• Requires no electrical power

• Reusable for repeated inspections

• Supports visual image-quality verification

• Easy to store in a protective case

Built for Industrial Radiography

• Designed for professional NDT applications

• Suitable for aerospace inspection

• Practical for manufacturing and fabrication QA/QC

• Supports weld and casting radiography

• Suitable for industrial X-ray inspection

• Applicable to compatible gamma-ray techniques

• Can be incorporated into documented RT procedures

• Supports permanent radiographic inspection records

• Intended for use by qualified radiographic personnel

Ideal Applications

• Aluminum weld radiography

• Aluminum casting inspection

• Aerospace component inspection

• Structural aluminum evaluation

• Aluminum pipe and tubing inspection

• Aluminum forging inspection

• Fabrication QA/QC

• Manufacturing quality control

• Automotive component radiography

• Transportation component inspection

• 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 placement

• IQI selection

• IQI positioning

• 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 IQI material and set

• Position the IQI according to the written procedure

• Place it as close as practical to the inspection area

• Use source-side placement when required

• Follow procedural requirements for detector-side or film-side positioning

• Maintain the required wire orientation

• Avoid positioning the IQI where component geometry obscures wire images

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

Incorrect IQI 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 any applicable density or digital image-quality requirements

• Record the IQI identification

• Document the achieved sensitivity when required

• Retain the radiographic image according to the applicable quality procedure

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

Compatibility

Compatible with:

• Industrial X-ray systems

• Suitable gamma-ray radiography systems

• Industrial radiographic film

• Computed radiography systems

• Digital radiography detectors

• Film cassettes

• Digital detector panels

• Radiographic identification systems

• Film viewers

• Digital image-review workstations

• Aluminum-component RT procedures

• Field and laboratory radiographic programs

The selected IQI material and Set B 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, corroded, distorted, or illegible

Damage to the wire elements can affect the validity of 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 survey instrumentation

• Wear required personal dosimetry

• Prevent unauthorized entry during exposure

• Follow radiation-source handling procedures

• Confirm radiation levels are safe before retrieving equipment

• Follow applicable site 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 inspection. By incorporating several known wire diameters into one indicator, they allow qualified personnel to verify that an X-ray or gamma-ray image provides the sensitivity required for the intended examination.