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Revision History
Training Originator Document Control
Rev# Description of change
Reqd? (name & date) (name & date)
Initial Release Ernesto Vega Jennifer Beck
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ECO-036182 3/16/18 03/29/18

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Contents
Purpose: .................................................................................................................................... 3
Scope: ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Cosmetic System ................................................................................................................... 3
Cosmetic Categories .............................................................................................................. 3
Cosmetic Inspection ............................................................................................................... 3
Manufacturing Process Control .............................................................................................. 3
2. Designer Responsibility ......................................................................................................... 4
Cosmetic Categories .............................................................................................................. 4
Phantom Lines ....................................................................................................................... 4
3. Cosmetic Nomenclature and Grading .................................................................................... 4
Cosmetic Grading .................................................................................................................. 4
T&D Inspection Procedure ..................................................................................................... 5
4. Cosmetic Category Definitions .............................................................................................. 6
5. Cosmetic Inspection: T&D Definitions.................................................................................... 7
6. Cosmetic Reference Standards and Defect Tables ............................................................... 8
Cosmetic Defect Definitions ................................................................................................... 8
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Plastics ......................................................................... 9
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Sheet Metal ................................................................ 10
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Printed Information, Product Names, and Logos ........ 11
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Coated Machined Metal .............................................. 12
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Pre-Plated Metal ......................................................... 13
Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Cast and Powder Metal .............................................. 14
7. Clear Sheet Inspection Guides ............................................................................................ 15
8. Control of Non-Conforming Material .................................................................................... 21

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Purpose:

This document outlines the global definition of cosmetic surfaces and the relative grading
system, categories, inspection criteria, as well as acceptability standards for both incoming and
outgoing material for nLight products. This document also provides all organizations with a
common language for cosmetic surface identification.

Scope:

Designers use this document for specifying cosmetic requirements on part and assembly
drawings. Production and Quality Assurance personnel in Hillsboro, Shanghai, and Vancouver
use this document for inspection procedures. Inspection personnel use the defect tables in
assisting in accept or reject decisions. All suppliers of material used in nLight's products use
this document for fabrication and inspection purposes.

Where other drawings, procedures or MPIs call out specific cosmetic standards, these take
precedence over this document.

1. Cosmetic System

Cosmetic Categories
There are different levels of cosmetic importance defined by how the end user views the
product thus, distinguishing between surfaces requiring strict cosmetic requirements
and those of less importance in the final location of the assembly seen by the end user.
Section 4, Cosmetic Category Definitions defines each category.

Cosmetic Inspection
This system provides cosmetic acceptance of parts viewed by the end user through
visual inspection for a specified time at a specified distance (T&D). Refer to Table 5.1,
Time and Distance for the inspection method. Only the final appearance of a finished
part surface must meet the specified cosmetic requirements. Any preceding operations
are prepared to enable compliance with the cosmetic requirements.

Manufacturing Process Control

Manufacturing steps which might affect finished-part appearance shall be prepared to
enable compliance with the referenced cosmetic specification drawing.

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2. Designer Responsibility

Cosmetic Categories
The surface classification of a part is designated based on the categories shown in
Table 4-1, Cosmetic Categories. In the drawing, it is recommended that all surfaces are
shown with cosmetic categories; however, unidentified surfaces are a 'C' cosmetic
code. Add the following note to the part drawing: 'Cosmetic Requirements per
Specification, QI-STD-0001. Do not include the revision number.

Phantom Lines
In some cases, portions of a surface can have different cosmetic importance and are
designated in the drawing by phantom lines. Phantom lines are located by reference
dimensions and are not measured. Whenever possible, use natural dividing lines on the
part, such as edges for this purpose.

3. Cosmetic Nomenclature and Grading

Cosmetic Grading
Grade cosmetic surfaces according to their final location on the part or assembly and
how often the end user views the surface in its final locations in the assembly. Refer to
Table 4-1, Cosmetic Categories.

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T&D Inspection Procedure

Use the T&D inspection procedure in Table 5-1, Time and Distance, to determine the
cosmetic acceptability of parts. All users of the T&D inspection procedure must be
trained in category nomenclature in accordance with Table 4-1, Cosmetic Categories
and in T&D in accordance with Table 5-1, Time and Distance.

The T&D inspection procedure takes precedence over the objective evidence detailed in
Section 6, Cosmetic Reference Standards and Defect Tables. The defect tables support
the T&D method. For example, defects noted when working close to the product must
be verified using the T&D inspection procedure.

• The defects pass when they cannot be observed using the requirements and
conditions specified herein.

• The defects fail when they can be observed and equal or exceed the allowable
values defined in the defect tables.

In the case of defects considered marginal or compromised by an inspector's prior

knowledge, it is recommended that an additional person (not having knowledge of the
defect or the location) views the parts.

Under no circumstances can any defect compromise the functionality, performance, or

safety of the individual part, or the system where the part ultimately resides.

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4. Cosmetic Category Definitions

Table 4-1 Cosmetic Categories

Category Part in Final How Often Viewed by Surface in Assemblies
Location in End User (During (Examples)
Assembly Operations)
A1 Critical external Always viewed • Highly polished
• Windows
• Clear surfaces
A Other external Usually viewed • Tops: under two meters from
floor
• Fronts
• Sides: Any
B Other external Seldom viewed • Sides: Any
• Behind doors: seen by customer
or end user
C1 Other external Rarely viewed • Inside: rarely seen by customer
or end user
• Large parts
• When category B is too strict for
the application and category C is
too loose
C Other external Not visible during normal • Back
and all internal operation but can be • Bottom
seen during installation, • Inside: never seen by customer
maintenance, or behind or end user
access doors for • Tops: over two meters from floor
peripheral device
installation

NOTE 1: Use the appropriate category for piece parts within an assembly. For example, when
an unassembled surface has A1 and A surfaces mated together, the inspection for each
individual surface category applies. Do not inspect the A as A1, or the A1 as A.

NOTE 2: If a part surface is coded C, flaws exceeding those allowed under C1 are permitted;
however, when viewed at the specified time and distance, the flaws must not be so obvious as
to suggest inferior workmanship or processing.

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5. Cosmetic Inspection: T&D Definitions

Table 5-1, Time and Distance, below, shows the viewing T&D for each designated area
or surface. Inspect parts and products under the following viewing conditions:

• Lighting should be sufficient to inspect the hardware.

• Avoid over inspection, surface should not be inspected for more than the
viewing time per table 5.1.

• Do not use magnification when inspecting for cosmetic defects, unless

otherwise specified.

• View surfaces at approximately 90 degrees. For category A1 and A, view

surfaces once at 90 degrees and once at 30 to 45 degrees.

Table 5-1 Time and Distance

Category Viewing Distance Viewing Time
A1 1 meter (3 feet) 10 seconds maximum for each
square meter
A 1 meter (3 feet) 10 seconds maximum for each
square meter
B 1 meter (3 feet) 7 seconds maximum for each square
meter
C1 1 meter (3 feet) 7 seconds maximum for each square
meter
C 1.5 meters (5 feet) 5 seconds maximum for each square
meter

NOTE 2: Refer to Table 4-1, Cosmetic Categories, for examples of surfaces in each category
type

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6. Cosmetic Reference Standards and Defect Tables

Cosmetic Defect Definitions

The following defects are defined for clarification when determining if a surface meets
the appropriate defect table standards:

• Scratch: a continuous scraped line.

• Scuff: an area of light abrasion must be considered as a whole.

• Nick, dent, or gouge: an area with distinct material movement, or leaving an

indent in the base material.

• Discoloration: areas of the surface in question that are not consistent, an

unintended contrasting shade on the surface or in the material. Change from
original color or inconsistent color within the same part.

• Non-uniform machining marks: a given area where the machining marks

and/or patterns are visibly different and it is visually obvious on a continuous
surface area. Each distinct machined surface must be considered separately.

• Gouge through to base material: a gouge in a finished surface that causes

the material to be displaced, creating a distinct burr or divot. Shiny areas on
aluminum surface are not otherwise considered 'through to base material'.

• Extrusion marks: non-uniform surface that appears to be slightly cracked or

checked

NOTE 3: Cosmetic flaws are acceptable but must not be so obvious or consistent as to
suggest workmanship or processing problems.

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Plastics

Table 6-1 Plastics – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A1 A B C
P01 – Scratches, cuts, None Three defects Three defects Six defects 0.5mm x
nicks, and gouges 0.3mm x 0.8mm 0.5mm x 2.3mm 6.4mm (0.02"x0.25")
(0.01"x0.03") (0.02"x0.09")
P02 – Sinks None None - unless None - unless None - unless design
design requires design requires requires
P03 – Pits, specks, None Two defects Four defects Eight defects 1.5mm/
and contamination 0.7mm/ 100mm 0.7mm/ 100mm 100mm diameter
diameter diameter
P04– Discoloration, None Two defects Three defects Five defects 3.2mm
flow marks, and haze 0.5mm (0.02") 2.3mm (0.09") (0.13")
P05 – Burns, None None None None
protrusions, or blisters
indicate processing
problems
P06 – Weld lines and None Accept Accept Accept according to
knit lines are visible at according to part according to part part design
any openings design design

P07 – Flash None None None None

P08– Gate (trimming None Flush to below Flush to below Flush to below
must not compromise surface and surface and surface and cannot
form, fit, or function) cannot interfere cannot interfere interfere with
with assembly with assembly assembly
P09 – Parting lines tool According to According to According to According to sample
construction dictates sample tool sample tool sample tool tool design
parting line locations design design design
P10 – Cracking None None None None
P11 – Warpage 0.025mm/ 0.025mm/ 0.025mm/ 0.025mm/ 25.4mm
25.4mm 25.4mm 25.4mm (0.001"/1")
(0.001"/1") (0.001"/1") (0.001"/1")
P12 – Grease None None None None
transferred during
assembly (must be
cleaned off)
P13 – Color According to According to According to According to color
color match color match color match match sample
sample sample sample
P14 – Ejector marks None external; None external; None external; None external;
allowed inside allowed inside allowed inside allowed inside
assembly in final assembly in final assembly in final assembly in final use
use use use

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Sheet Metal

NOTE 4: At defect code S07, defects that compromise the coating effectiveness
are not acceptable. Therefore, if the defect affects the base metal, it is not
acceptable.

Table 6-2 Coated, Formed Sheet Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A B C1 C
S01 – Water marks Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
resultant of drying
process
S02 – Peeling, None None None None
blistering, cracking,
and non-adhesion
defects through to
base metal rust
S03 – Oils None None None None
S04 – Discoloration, None Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
glossiness, and specks
(black) in coating not
through to base metal
S05 – Non-uniform Acceptable - Acceptable - Acceptable - Acceptable - must
coverage must meet must meet must meet meet plating thickness
plating thickness plating thickness plating thickness at lowest reading
at lowest at lowest at lowest
reading reading reading
S06 – Runs, stains on None Four defects Eight defects Acceptable
surface (defect is not 3.2mm (0.13") 3.2mm (0.13")
through to base metal)
S07 – Scratches and Three defects Four defects Eight defects Acceptable
gouges in or under 0.1mm x 2.0mm 0.2mm x 7.5mm 0.3mm x 7.5mm
coating to the base (0.004"x0.078") (0.008"x0.3") (0.01"x0.3")
metal
S08 – Missing plating None None None None
S09 – Contamination None None None None
S10 – Tool marks None Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
S11 – Material mark None Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
S12 – Weld Do not weld on Do not weld on Small, uniform • Neat in appearance
appearance (rings, A surface B surface welds permitted • Size-not to cause fit
burns, form, fit or issues
function are not to be • Uniform color over
compromised) weld

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Printed Information, Product Names, and

Logos
Table 6-3, Printed Information – Maximum Allowable Defects, below, shows the
cosmetic reference standard for printed information, pad printing, screen printing,
printed labels, nameplates and logos.

NOTE 5: At defect code I10, printed agency label, part number, and serial
number labels must be read by a barcode reader and the naked eye.

Table 6-3 Printed Information – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A B C
I01 – Inconsistency None None None
I02 – Flow marks None None Accept
I03 – Scratches None None 25 percent label size
I04 – Transparency None None 25 percent label size
I05 – Voids, specks, and fill-ins None None 25 percent label size
I06 – Bleeding None None None
I07 – Haze None None 25 percent label size
I08 – Smearing None None None
I09 – Color According to color According to color According to color
match sample match sample match sample
I10 – Printed letters and
numbers

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Coated Machined Metal

Table 6-4, Coated Machined Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects shows the
cosmetic reference standard for coated machine metal surfaces that received
phosphate coating, chromate conversion, passivation, or are uncoated.

NOTE 6: At defect codes M02, M03, M06, and M07 defects that compromise the
coating effectiveness are not acceptable. Therefore, if the defect affects the base
metal, it is not acceptable.

Table 6-4 Coated Machined Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A B C1 C
M01 – Porosity None None None None
M02 – Scratches in raw Two defects Four defects Four defects Acceptable
material 0.1x.0.8mm 0.2x12mm 0.6x12mm
(0.004"x0.03") (0.008"x0.5") (0.02"x0.5")
M03 – Scratches on Two defects Four defects Four defects Acceptable
surface 0.1x.0.8mm 0.2x12mm 0.6x12mm
(0.004"x0.03") (0.008"x0.5") (0.02"x0.5")
M04 – Contaminants None None None None
M05 – Discoloration Two defects Two defects Three defects Acceptable
0.5mm (0.02") 2.3mm (0.09") 5x5mm
(0.2"x0.2")
maximum
M06 – Nicks, dents, and One defect Two defects Six defects Acceptable
gouges 0.5mm (0.02") 0.8mm (0.03") 1.3x1mm
(0.05"x0.04")
M07 – Non-uniform None 90 percent Min. 80 Acceptable
machine marks uniform max. percent
height (ht.) uniform max.
0.1mm ht. 0.1mm
(0.004") (0.004")

M08 – Scuffs None None

Eight defects Acceptable
10x10mm
(0.39"x0.39")
maximum
M09 – Pits Two defects Four defects Six defects Eight defects
0.7mm/100mm 0.7mm/100mm 1.0mm/100mm 1.5mm/100mm
diameter diameter diameter diameter

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Pre-Plated Metal

NOTE 7: At defect code PR02, defects that compromise the coating
effectiveness are not acceptable. If the defect affects the base metal, it is not
acceptable.

NOTE 8: At defect code PR07, category C, oxidation must not be more than a
fine layer and there must be no loose particles. Plating must not be compromised
by, for example, flakes, peels, cracks, and so on.

Table 6-5 Pre-Plated Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A1 A B C
PR01 – Grease and oil Do not use None None None
pre-plate metal
PR02 – Scratches and Do not use Three defects Four defects Acceptable
gouges pre-plate metal 0.1x2.0mm 0.2x7.5mm
(0.04"x0.078") (0.08"x0.3")
PR03 – Finger prints Do not use None None Acceptable
pre-plate metal
PR04 – Burrs Do not use None None Acceptable
pre-plate metal
PR05 – Discoloration and Do not use Not acceptable Acceptable Acceptable
non-uniform color pre-plate metal
PR06 – White corrosion Do not use Not acceptable Not acceptable Acceptable
pre-plate metal
PR07 – Red corrosion Do not use Not acceptable Not acceptable Not acceptable,
pre-plate metal except on cut edges
PR08 – Staining Do not use None Four defects Acceptable
pre-plate metal 3.2mm (0.13")
PR09 – Cracking Do not use None None None
pre-plate metal
PR10 – Weld location and/or Do not use Do not weld on Do not weld on Allowed according to
corrosion pre-plate metal category A category B sample - must not
surfaces surfaces cause fit issue

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Cosmetic Inspection Specification – Cast and Powder Metal

Table 6-6, Cast and Powder Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects shows the
cosmetic reference standard for cast and powder metal parts and assemblies
(coated, painted, plated, anodized, phosphatizing, chromate conversion, and
uncoated).

Table 6-6 Cast and Powder Metal – Maximum Allowable Defects

Defect Code A1 A B C
C01 – Scratches, cuts, None Three defects Three defects Six defects
nicks, and gouges 0.3x0.8mm 0.5x2.3mm 0.5x6.4mm
(0.01"x0.03") (0.02"x0.09") (0.02"x0.25")
C02 – Sinks None None - except None - except None - except when
when design when design design requires
requires requires
C03 – Pits, specks, None Two defects Four defects Eight defects 1.5mm /
and contamination 0.7mm / 100mm 0.7mm / 100mm 100mm diameter
diameter diameter
C04 – Discoloration, None Two defects Three defects Five defects 3.2mm
flow marks, and haze 0.5mm (0.02") 2.3mm (0.09") (0.13")
C05 – Protrusions or None None None None
blisters indicating
process problems
C06 – Weld lines and None None Accept Accept according to
knit lines visible at any according to part part design
openings design
C07 – Material Flush to below Flush to below Flush to below Flush to below
dressing surface and surface and surface and surface and cannot
cannot interfere cannot interfere cannot interfere interfere with the
with the with the with the assembly
assembly assembly assembly
C08 – Parting lines. According to According to According to According to sample
(tool construction sample tool sample tool sample tool tool design
dictates parting line design design design
locations)
C09 – Cracking None None None None
C10 – Grease and oil None None None None
C11 – Color According to According to According to According to color
color match color match color match match sample
sample sample sample
C12 – Porosity None None Four defects Eight defects 1.5mm /
0.7mm / 100mm 100mm diameter
diameter
NOTE 9: Cast and powdered metal cannot go through secondary machining or deburr operations after
the final application of the chemical film.

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7. Clear Sheet Inspection Guides

This visual aid document contains guidance on five of Section 6 tables and 16 of the
most common defects that refer to a dimension and or surface area.

• Table 7-1 – Plastics

• Table 7-2 – Sheet Metal
• Table 7-3 – Coated Machined Metal
• Table 7-4 – Pre-Plated Metal
• Table 7-5 – Cast and Powder Metal
• Table 7-6 – Tables 7-1, 7-5, 7-2 and 7-4 combined

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Table 7-1, Plastics

CLASS A1 CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

P01
SCRATCHES, CUTS, NICKS, AND GOUGES
NONE
3 MAX 3 MAX 6 MAX
0.3 mm x 0.8 mm 0.5 mm x 2.3 mm 0.5 mm x 6.4 mm
0.01” x 0.03” 0.02” x 0.09” 0.02” x 0.25”

NONE
P03
PITS, SPECKS, AND CONTAMINATION 2 MAX 4 MAX 8 MAX
0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 1.5 mm / 100 mm dia
0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.059” / 3.93” dia

NONE
P04
DISCOLORATION, FLOW MARKS, AND
HAZE 2 MAX 3 MAX 5 MAX
0.5 mm 2.3 mm 3.2 mm
0.02” 0.09” 0.13”

Defect code P03

PITS, SPECKS, AND CONTAMINATION

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

100 mm dia area

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Table 7-2, Coated, Formed Sheet Metal

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C1 CLASS C
S06
RUNS, STAINS ON SURFACE (DEFECT IS ACCEPTABLE
NOT THROUGH BASE METAL) NONE
4 MAX 8 MAX AS IS
3.2 mm 3.2 mm
0.13” 0.13”

S07
SHEET METAL. ASSEMBLIES. PAINTED OR ACCEPTABLE
PLAIN. SCRATCHES AND GOUGES IN OR 3 MAX 4 MAX 8 MAX AS IS
UNDER COATING TO BASE METAL 0.1 mm x 2.0 mm 0.2 mm x 7.5 mm 0.3 mm x 7.5 mm
0.004” X 0.078” 0.008” X 0.3” 0.01” X 0.3”

.25” x 1” printed image

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Table 7-3, Coated Machined Metal

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C1 CLASS C

M02 ACCEPTABLE
SCRATCHES IN RAW MATERIAL 2 MAX 4 MAX 4 MAX AS IS
0.1 mm x 8 mm 0.2 mm x 12 mm 0.6 mm x 12 mm
0.004” x 0.03” 0.008” x 0.5” 0.02” x 0.5”
M03
SCRATCHES IN SURFACE ACCEPTABLE
2 MAX 4 MAX 4 MAX AS IS
0.1 mm x 8 mm 0.2 mm x 12 mm 0.6 mm x 12 mm
0.004” x 0.03” 0.008” x 0.5” 0.02” x 0.5”

M05 ACCEPTABLE
DISCOLORATION 2 MAX 2 MAX 3 MAX AS IS
0.5 mm 2.3 mm 5 x 5 mm
0.02” 0.09” 0.2” x 0.2”

M06 ACCEPTABLE
NICKS, DENTS, AND GOUGES 1 MAX 2 MAX 6 MAX AS IS
0.5 mm 0.8 mm 1.3 mm X 1 mm
0.02” 0.03” 0.05” x 0.04”
ACCEPTABLE
AS IS
M08
NONE NONE x8
SCUFFS
8 MAX
10 mm X 10 mm
0.39” x 0.39”

M09
PITS 2 MAX 4 MAX 6 MAX 8 MAX
0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 1 mm / 100 mm dia 1.5 mm / 100 mm dia
0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.04” / 3.93” dia 0.06” / 3.93” dia

.25” x 1” printed image

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Table 7-4, Pre-Plated Metal

CLASS A1 CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
ACCEPTABLE
AS IS
PR02 Do not use
SCRATCHES AND GOUGES preplate metal 3 MAX 4 MAX
0.1 mm x 2 mm 0.2 mm x 7.5 mm
0.004” x 0.078” 0.008” x 0.3”
None
PR08 Do not use ACCEPTABLE
STAINING preplate metal 4 MAX AS IS
3.2 mm
0.126”

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Table 7-5, Cast and Powder Metal

CLASS A1 CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

C01
NONE
SCRATCHES, CUTS, NICKS, AND GOUGES 3 MAX 3 MAX 6 MAX
0.3 mm x 0.8 mm 0.5 mm x 2.3 mm 0.5 mm x 6.4 mm
0.01” x 0.03” 0.02” x 0.09” 0.02” x 0.25”

C03
NONE 2 MAX 4 MAX 8 MAX
PITS, SPECKS, AND CONTAMINATION
0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 1.5 mm / 100 mm dia
0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.059” / 3.93” dia

C04
2 MAX 3 MAX 5 MAX
DISCOLORATION, FLOW MARKS, AND 0.5 mm 2.3 mm 3.2 mm
HAZE NONE 0.02” 0.09” 0.13”

Defect code C03

PITS, SPECKS, AND CONTAMINATION

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

100 mm dia area

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Table 7-6: Table 7-1, Plastics and Table 7-5 cast and Powder Metal
CLASS A1 CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

P01 or C01
SCRATCHES, CUTS, NICKS, AND GOUGES
NONE
3 MAX 3 MAX 6 MAX
0.3 mm x 0.8 mm 0.5 mm x 2.3 mm 0.5 mm x 6.4 mm
0.01” x 0.03” 0.02” x 0.09” 0.02” x 0.25”

NONE
P03 or C03
PITS, SPECKS, AND CONTAMINATION 2 MAX 4 MAX 8 MAX
0.7 mm / 100 mm dia 0.7 mm / 100 mm 1.5 mm / 100 mm dia
0.027” / 3.93” dia 0.027” / 3.93” dia dia 0.059” / 3.93” dia

NONE
P04 or C04
DISCOLORATION, FLOW MARKS, AND
2 MAX 3 MAX 5 MAX
HAZE 0.5 mm 2.3 mm 3.2 mm
0.02” 0.09” 0.13”

Table 7-2, Coated, Formed Sheet Metal

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C1 CLASS C

S06
RUNS, STAINS ON SURFACE (DEFECT IS
NOT THROUGH BASE METAL) ACCEPTABLE
NONE
4 MAX 8 MAX AS IS
3.2 mm 3.2 mm
0.13” 0.13”

S07 ACCEPTABLE
SHEET METAL. ASSEMBLIES. PAINTED OR AS IS
PLAIN. SCRATCHES AND GOUGES IN OR
UNDER COATING TO BASE METAL

8 MAX
3 MAX 4 MAX 0.3 mm x 7.5 mm
0.1 mm x 2.0 mm 0.2 mm x 7.5 mm 0.01” X 0.3”
0.004” X 0.078” 0.008” X 0.3”

Table 7-4, Pre-Plated Metal

CLASS A1 CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

ACCEPTABLE
AS IS
PR02 Do not use
SCRATCHES AND GOUGES preplate metal 3 MAX 4 MAX
0.1 mm x 2 mm 0.2 mm x 7.5 mm
0.004” x 0.078” 0.008” x 0.3”

None
PR08 Do not use ACCEPTABLE
4 MAX
STAINING preplate metal AS IS
3.2 mm
0.126”

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8. Control of Non-Conforming Material

If the product does not meet the above stated criteria, the team members should follow
the site procedure for disposition and review of non-conforming material.

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