ISO 17643:2005定义了涡流检测技术，主要用于检测铁素体材料（焊接材料、热影响区、母材）中的表面断裂和近表面平面不连续性。 涡流检测也可以指定用于非铁素体材料，例如在应用标准中。 该技术可应用于陆上和海上制造和使用期间的涂层和未涂层物体。 涡流检测可在所有可接近表面和几乎任何结构的焊缝上进行。

ISO 17643:2005 defines eddy current testing techniques for detection of surface breaking and near surface planar discontinuities, mainly in ferritic materials (weld material, heat-affected zones, parent materials). Eddy current testing can also be specified for use with non-ferritic materials, for example in an application standard. The techniques can be applied to coated and uncoated objects during fabrication and in service, both onshore and offshore. Eddy current testing can be carried out on all accessible surfaces and on welds of almost any configuration.