WS19185B_SCN 007 MVLS2-3261.pdf

WS19185B SHEET 2 OF 3

SCN 7

8 June 2004

SHEET 2 OF 3

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FSCM 53711

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

PROCESS SPECIFICATION

FOR

MARKING OF ITEMS

This specification has been approved by the Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station, Port Hueneme, CA., for Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy, Washington, D.C. 20362.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for marking of items.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents. The following documents, of the issue in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

SPECIFICATIONS

Federal

TT-E-529 Enamel Synthetic, Semi-Gloss

TT-I-1795A-A-208Ink, Marking, Stencil, Opaque (Porous and Non-Porous

Surfaces)

TT-V-109 Varnish, Spar, Alkyd-Resin

Military

MIL-V-173 Varnish, Moisture-and Fungus-Resistant, for the Treat-ment of

Communications, Electronic and Associated Electrical Equipment

MIL-P-15024 Plates, Tags and Bands for Identification of Equipment

MIL-I-43553A-A-56032 Ink, Marking, Epoxy Base

MIL-PRF-24635 ENAMEL, SILICONE ALKYD COPOLYMER

Navy

WS19208 Enamels and Thinner, Synthetic Resin Enamel

STANDARDS

Military

MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-202 Test Methods for Electronic and Electric Component

Parts

WS19185B SHEET 3 OF 3

SCN 7

8 June 2004

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TABLE I

MARKING PROCESSES

GROUP PROCESS Restrictions on Application

I Die stamping, engraving, etching, molding, steel stamping, or sensitized aluminum as furnished by Metal Photo Corp., Cleveland, Ohio 44128, or equal, and processed as recommended by the manufacturer of the material.

(NOTE A).

NONE

II Stenciling with semi-gloss enamel conforming to TT-E-529 or MIL-PRF-24635 or with quick-drying ink (for nonporous surfaces only) conforming to A- A-208TT-I-1795 Type I or silk screening with epoxy enamel conforming to WS19208 or ink conforming to A-A-56032MIL-I- 43553.

Direct wire marking shall be made using contrasting color ink which meets the permanence requirements specified herein.

Direct marking shall cause no damage to the wire insulation.

(1) Shall not be used for nameplate data; use Group I instead;(2)Shall not be used on surfaces subject to abrasion or the weather during use or storage of unit, nor for surfaces subject to abrasion during installation, maintenance, or operational adjustment of equipment; use Group I instead.

III Lithographing, Lettering, and Rubber Stamping Inks shall conform to A-A-208TT-I-1795 or TT-E-529 or MIL-PRF-24635 or WS19208 or ink conforming to A- A-56032MIL-I-43553. (Note C).

Same as for Group II.

(Note B)

Note A: Pigment-filled Group I markings shall be protected by clear varnish conforming to TT-V-109, except where such varnish is incompatible with a luminescent pigment, in which case the protective coating shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the luminescent material.

Note B: Group III markings, when specified on engineering drawing and unless sealed in plastic, shall be protected by varnish conforming to MIL-V-173 COMPOSITION OPTION.

Note C: When Group III ink stamping is required on printed wiring laminates, WS19208 enamel or ink conforming to MIL-I-43553A-A-56032 shall be used.