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Surface Coatings

Surface Coatings The following is a list of military plating and coating specifications.The following is a list of military plating and coating specifications.

Anodize (Chromic and Sulfuric), MIL-A-8625F

Anodize (Chromic and Sulfuric), MIL-A-8625F :: Conventional Types I, IB, and II anodicConventional Types I, IB, and II anodic

coatings are intended to improve surface corrosion protection under severe conditions or as a base coatings are intended to improve surface corrosion protection under severe conditions or as a base for paint systems. Coatings can be colored with a

for paint systems. Coatings can be colored with a large variety of dyes and pigments. large variety of dyes and pigments. Class 1 is non-Class 1 is non-dyed; Cl

dyed; Class 2 dyedass 2 dyed. Color i. Color is to be ss to be specifiepecified on the cd on the contract. ontract. Prior to Prior to dying ordying or sealing, sealing, coatings coatings shallshall meet the weight requirements.

meet the weight requirements.

Types I, IB, IC, and IIB shall have a thickness between 0.00002 and 0.0007 in. Type II shall have a Types I, IB, IC, and IIB shall have a thickness between 0.00002 and 0.0007 in. Type II shall have a thickness between 0.0007 and 0.0010 in.

thickness between 0.0007 and 0.0010 in.

Black Oxide Coating, MIL-C-13924C

Black Oxide Coating, MIL-C-13924C :: A uniform, mostly decorative black coating for ferrous metalsA uniform, mostly decorative black coating for ferrous metals used to decrease light reflection. Only very limited co

used to decrease light reflection. Only very limited corrosion protection under mild corrosion conditions.rrosion protection under mild corrosion conditions.

Black oxide coatings

Black oxide coatings should normally be should normally be given a supplementary given a supplementary treatment.treatment.

Used for moving parts that cannot tolerate the dimensional change of a more corrosion resistant Used for moving parts that cannot tolerate the dimensional change of a more corrosion resistant finish. Use alkaline oxidizing for wrought iron, cast and malleable iron

finish. Use alkaline oxidizing for wrought iron, cast and malleable iron s, plain carbon, low alloy steels, plain carbon, low alloy steel and corrosion resistant steel alloys. Alkaline-chromite oxidizing may be used on certain corrosion and corrosion resistant steel alloys. Alkaline-chromite oxidizing may be used on certain corrosion resistant steel alloys tempered

resistant steel alloys tempered at less than 900°F Salt oxidat less than 900°F Salt oxidizing is suitable forizing is suitable for corrosicorrosion ron resistant esistant steelsteel alloys that are tempered a

alloys that are tempered at 900°F or higher.t 900°F or higher.

Cadmium, QQ-P-416F

Cadmium, QQ-P-416F :: Cadmium plating is required to be smooth, adherCadmium plating is required to be smooth, adherent, uniform in ent, uniform in appearance,appearance, free from blisters,

free from blisters, pits, nodules, burning, pits, nodules, burning, and other defects when and other defects when examined visually examined visually withoutwithout magnificati

magnification. Unless otherwise specified in on. Unless otherwise specified in the engineering drawing or the engineering drawing or procurement documentatiprocurement documentation,on, the use of brightening agents in the plating solution to modify luster is prohibited on components the use of brightening agents in the plating solution to modify luster is prohibited on components with a s

with a specifiepecified heat tread heat treatment of tment of 180 ksi mi180 ksi minimum tnimum tensile stensile strengthrength (or 40 (or 40 Rc) and Rc) and higherhigher. Either a. Either a bright (not caused by brightening agents

bright (not caused by brightening agents) or dull luster shall be acceptable. Baking on Types II and III) or dull luster shall be acceptable. Baking on Types II and III shall be done prior to application of supplementary coatings. For Classes 1, 2, and 3 the minimum shall be done prior to application of supplementary coatings. For Classes 1, 2, and 3 the minimum thicknesses shall be 0.0005, 0.0003, and 0.000

thicknesses shall be 0.0005, 0.0003, and 0.000 2 in. respectively.2 in. respectively.

Type I

Type I is to be used as plated. Tis to be used as plated. Types II and III require supplementary chromypes II and III require supplementary chromate and phosphate treatmate and phosphate treatmentent respectively. Chromate treatment required for type II may be colored iridescent bronze to brown respectively. Chromate treatment required for type II may be colored iridescent bronze to brown including olive drab, yellow and forest

including olive drab, yellow and forest green. Type II is recommended for corrosion resistance. Type IIIgreen. Type II is recommended for corrosion resistance. Type III is used as a paint base and is excellent for plating stainless steels that are to be used in conjunction is used as a paint base and is excellent for plating stainless steels that are to be used in conjunction with aluminum to prevent galvanic corrosion. For Types II and III the minimum cadmium thickness with aluminum to prevent galvanic corrosion. For Types II and III the minimum cadmium thickness requirement shall be met after the supplementary treatment.

requirement shall be met after the supplementary treatment.

Lubrication, Solid Film MIL-L-46010D

Lubrication, Solid Film MIL-L-46010D:: The Military Plating Specification establishes the requirementsThe Military Plating Specification establishes the requirements for three types of heat cured solid film lubricants that are intended to reduce wear and prevent for three types of heat cured solid film lubricants that are intended to reduce wear and prevent galling, corrosion, and seizure of metals. For use on aluminum, copper

galling, corrosion, and seizure of metals. For use on aluminum, copper, steel, , steel, stainless steel, titanium,stainless steel, titanium, and chromium, and nickel bearing surfaces.

and chromium, and nickel bearing surfaces.

Types I, II, and III have a thicknesses of 0.008 - 0.013 mm. No single reading less than 0.005 mm or Types I, II, and III have a thicknesses of 0.008 - 0.013 mm. No single reading less than 0.005 mm or greater than 0.018 mm.

greater than 0.018 mm.

Type I and IB coatings should be used on fatigue critical components (due to thinness of Type I and IB coatings should be used on fatigue critical components (due to thinness of coating). Type I unless otherwise specified shall not be applied to aluminum alloys with ove coating). Type I unless otherwise specified shall not be applied to aluminum alloys with ove rr 5% copper or 7% silicon or total alloying constituents over 7.5%. Type IC is a mineral or mixed 5% copper or 7% silicon or total alloying constituents over 7.5%. Type IC is a mineral or mixed mineral/organic acid that anodizes. It provides a non-chromate alternative for Type I and IB mineral/organic acid that anodizes. It provides a non-chromate alternative for Type I and IB coatings where corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and fatigue resistance are

coatings where corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and fatigue resistance are required. Trequired. Typeype IIB is a thin sulfuric anodizing coating for use as non-chromate alternatives for Type I and IB IIB is a thin sulfuric anodizing coating for use as non-chromate alternatives for Type I and IB coatings where corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and fatigue resistance are required. Be coatings where corrosion resistance, paint adhesion, and fatigue resistance are required. Be sure to specify the class of anodic coating and any special sealing requirements.

sure to specify the class of anodic coating and any special sealing requirements.

Type I has a curing temperature of 150 ± ype I has a curing temperature of 150 ± 15°C and an endurance life of 250 15°C and an endurance life of 250 minutes; Tminutes; Type II, 204 ± 15°Cype II, 204 ± 15°C and 450 minutes; and Type III is a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content lubricant with cure and 450 minutes; and Type III is a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content lubricant with cure cycles of 150 ± 15°C for two hours, or 20

cycles of 150 ± 15°C for two hours, or 204 ± 15°C for one hour with an end4 ± 15°C for one hour with an endurance life of 450 minutes.urance life of 450 minutes.

Color 1 has a natural product color and Color 2 has a black color.

Nickel, QQ-N-290A

Nickel, QQ-N-290A:: There is a nickel finish for almost any need. Nickel can be deposited soft, hard-There is a nickel finish for almost any need. Nickel can be deposited soft, hard-dull, or bright, depending on process used and conditions employed in plating. Thus, hardness can dull, or bright, depending on process used and conditions employed in plating. Thus, hardness can range from 150-500 Vickers. Nickel can be similar to stainless steel in color, or can be a dull gray range from 150-500 Vickers. Nickel can be similar to stainless steel in color, or can be a dull gray (almost white) color. Corrosion resistance is a function of thickness. Nickel has a low coefficient of (almost white) color. Corrosion resistance is a function of thickness. Nickel has a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

thermal expansion.

All steel parts having a tensile strength of 220,000 or greater shall not be a nickel plate without All steel parts having a tensile strength of 220,000 or greater shall not be a nickel plate without specific approval of procuring

specific approval of procuring agency.agency.

Class 1 is used for corrosion protection. Plating shall be applied over an underplating of copper or Class 1 is used for corrosion protection. Plating shall be applied over an underplating of copper or yellow brass on zinc and zinc based alloys. In no case, shall the copper unde

yellow brass on zinc and zinc based alloys. In no case, shall the copper unde rplating be substituted forrplating be substituted for any part of the specified nickel thickness. Class 2 is used in engineering applications.

any part of the specified nickel thickness. Class 2 is used in engineering applications.

Grade A has a thickness of 0.0016 in.; Grade B, 0.0012 in.; Grade C, 0.001 in.; Grade D, 0

Grade A has a thickness of 0.0016 in.; Grade B, 0.0012 in.; Grade C, 0.001 in.; Grade D, 0 .0008 in.; Grade.0008 in.; Grade E, 0.0006 in.; Grade F

E, 0.0006 in.; Grade F, 0.0004 in.; and Grad, 0.0004 in.; and Grade G, 0.002 in.e G, 0.002 in.

Phosphate Coating: Heavy, DOD-P-16232-F

Phosphate Coating: Heavy, DOD-P-16232-F :: The primary differences are that Type M is used as aThe primary differences are that Type M is used as a heavy manganese phosphate coating for corrosion and wear resistance and Type Z is used as a Zinc heavy manganese phosphate coating for corrosion and wear resistance and Type Z is used as a Zinc phosphate coating.

phosphate coating.

Type M has a thickness from 0.0002-0.0004 in. and

Type M has a thickness from 0.0002-0.0004 in. and TType Z, 0.0002-0.0006 ype Z, 0.0002-0.0006 in. Class 1, for both types in. Class 1, for both types hashas a supplementary preservative treatme

a supplementary preservative treatment or coating as nt or coating as specified; Class 2, has a specified; Class 2, has a supplementasupplementary treatmentry treatment with lubricating oil; and Class 3, no supplementary treatment is required. For Type M, Class 4 is chemically with lubricating oil; and Class 3, no supplementary treatment is required. For Type M, Class 4 is chemically converted (may be dyed to color as specified) with no supplement

converted (may be dyed to color as specified) with no supplementary coating or supplementarary coating or supplementary coatingy coating as specified. For Type Z, Class 4 is the

as specified. For Type Z, Class 4 is the same as Class 3.same as Class 3.

This coating is for medium and low alloy steels. The coatings range from gray to black in color. The This coating is for medium and low alloy steels. The coatings range from gray to black in color. The

“heavy” phosphate coatings covered by this specification are intende

“heavy” phosphate coatings covered by this specification are intende d as a base for holding/retainingd as a base for holding/retaining supplemental coatings which provide the major portion

supplemental coatings which provide the major portion of the corrosion resistance. “Light” phosphateof the corrosion resistance. “Light” phosphate coatings used for a paint base are covered by other specifications. Heavy zinc phosphate coatings may coatings used for a paint base are covered by other specifications. Heavy zinc phosphate coatings may be used when paint and supplemental oil coatings are required on various parts or assemblies.

be used when paint and supplemental oil coatings are required on various parts or assemblies.

Zinc, ASTM-B633

Zinc, ASTM-B633:: This specification covers requirements for electrodeposited zinc coatings appliedThis specification covers requirements for electrodeposited zinc coatings applied to iron or steel articles to protect them from corrosion. It does not cover zinc-coated wire or sheets.

to iron or steel articles to protect them from corrosion. It does not cover zinc-coated wire or sheets.

Type I will be as plated; Type II will have colored chromate conversion coatings; Type III will have Type I will be as plated; Type II will have colored chromate conversion coatings; Type III will have colorless chromate conversion coatings; and Type IV will have phosphate conversion coatings.

colorless chromate conversion coatings; and Type IV will have phosphate conversion coatings.

High strength steels (tensile strength over 1700 Mpa) shall not be electroplated.

Stress relief: All parts with ultimate tensile strength 100

Stress relief: All parts with ultimate tensile strength 100 0 Mpa and above at minimum 190°C for thre0 Mpa and above at minimum 190°C for threee hours or more before cleaning and plating.

hours or more before cleaning and plating.

Hydrogen embrittlement relief: All electroplated parts 1200 Mpa or higher shall be baked at 190°C for Hydrogen embrittlement relief: All electroplated parts 1200 Mpa or higher shall be baked at 190°C for three hours or more within four hours after electroplating.

three hours or more within four hours after electroplating.

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The following charts are provided for

The following charts are provided for convenience. Generally Huyett parts possessing imperial (inch)convenience. Generally Huyett parts possessing imperial (inch) based numbers will have all

based numbers will have all dimensions expressed in inches, while metric number dimensions expressed in inches, while metric number specs will bespecs will be metric dimensions.

metric dimensions. As an example, a one foot piece of metric keystock wilAs an example, a one foot piece of metric keystock will be called out as 305l be called out as 305 millimeters (the metric equivalent of one foot).

millimeters (the metric equivalent of one foot).

Metric and English Equivalents Metric and English Equivalents Use of Conversion Tables

Use of Conversion Tables - On the following pages, tables are given that permit conversion from - On the following pages, tables are given that permit conversion from English to metric units and vice versa o

English to metric units and vice versa over a wide range of values. Where thver a wide range of values. Where the desired value cannot bee desired value cannot be obtained directly from these tables, a simple addition of two or more values taken directly from the obtained directly from these tables, a simple addition of two or more values taken directly from the table will suffice as shown in the following examples:

table will suffice as shown in the following examples:

Example 1: Find

Example 1: Find the millimeter equivalent of 0.4476 inch. the millimeter equivalent of 0.4476 inch.

Example 2:

Example 2: Find the inch equivalent of 84.9 mm. Find the inch equivalent of 84.9 mm.

..44 iinn == 1100..116600000 0 mmmm ..0044 iinn == 11..001166000 0 mmmm ..000077 iinn == ..117777880 0 mmmm ..00000066 iinn == ..001155224 4 mmmm ..44447766 iinn == 1111..336699004 4 mmmm

800.. mmmm == 33..114499661 1 iinn 4

4.. mmmm == 00..115577448 8 iinn 0

0..99 mmmm == 00..003355443 3 iinn

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