MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products Preparation For Shipment And Storage (S/S By Astm-A700)This CID covers a water borne, cathodic epoxy electrodeposition primer (herein after referred to as primer) intended for use on cleaned and pretreated steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. The primer meets solvent emission maximums of 1.2 pounds per gallon (lbs/gal) (143.8 grams per liter (g/L)) of volatile organic compounds.

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4.3 Initial process approval. The contractor shall document all process control characteristics (the minimum being those as specified in 2.2.3 and 2.3), allowable operating ranges for each type of process control test and frequency of testing. The procedure shall be qualified by the successful performance of the corrosion resistance design requirements specified in the contract. The procedure shall be approved by the Materials Engineering Dept. of the procuring activity prior to production.

4.4 Process optimization. A design of experiments shall be conducted to optimize all process parameters. The Government reserves the right to receive a copy of the experimental design, all data, and all data analysis.

5. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Addresses for obtaining copies of referenced documents.

6.1.1 Other Government documents and publications. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

6.1.2 Non-Government publications. Copies of ASTM D523 “Specular Gloss (DoD Adopted)”, ASTM D3359 “Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test (DoD Adopted)”, ASTM D6677 “Standard Test Merhod for Evaluating Adhesion by Knife”, ASTM B117 “Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Testing Apparatus”, ASTM D522 “Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings”, and ASTM D610 “Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces (DoD Adopted)” are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents must specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this CID.

b. If required, the specific issue of each document listed.

c. If zinc phosphate process is other than as specified.

d. Accelerated corrosion test, if required.

e. Unit container size and PIN.

f. Selection of applicable level of packaging and marking requirements.