if the thickness to be radiographed exceeds the design thickness of the finished piece, the penetrameter (IQI) size shall be based on a thickness which does not exceed the design thickness of the finished piece by more than 20% or 1⁄4 in. (6.35 mm), whichever is greater. In no case shall
the penetrameter (IQI) size be based on a thickness greater than the thickness to be radiographed.