Issues regarding ultrasonic testing of steel plates
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If no inspection requirements for flaw detection are specified for the delivery of the container plates, and ultrasonic testing reveals issues during use, who is responsible? Are there any standards to rely on? The plate purchased is Q345R steel with a thickness of 18 mm, in accordance with GB/T713-2014 standards
Quality issues with products are definitely the responsibility of the steel plate manufacturers
There’s no doubt about this – it’s definitely the responsibility of the steel plate manufacturer. But it depends on the circumstances; for example, whether defects in the steel plates are not allowed at all, or whether deviations from the specified standards are tolerable