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ASTM B 533 : 1985(R2019)

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Standard Test Method for Peel Strength of Metal Electroplated Plastics

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-10-2019

1.1This test method gives two procedures for measuring the force required to peel a metallic coating from a plastic substrate.2 One procedure (Procedure A) utilizes a universal testing machine and yields reproducible measurements that can be used in research and development, in quality control and product acceptance, in the description of material and process characteristics, and in communications. The other procedure (Procedure B) utilizes an indicating force instrument that is less accurate and that is sensitive to operator technique. It is suitable for process control use.

1.2The tests are performed on standard molded plaques. This method does not cover the testing of production electroplated parts.

1.3The tests do not necessarily measure the adhesion of a metallic coating to a plastic substrate because in properly prepared test specimens, separation usually occurs in the plastic just beneath the coating-substrate interface rather than at the interface. It does, however, reflect the degree that the process is controlled.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
B 08
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
4
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM E 4 : 2021 Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

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