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3.4, shall be given either a nickel plated finish as specified in 3.4.3.2 or a commercial dark oxide
finish (see 6.3). When all components, except for the optional provisions specified in 3.4 are to
be chrome plated as specified (see 6.2), the chrome plate finish requirements stated above for
the button cap shell shall apply.
3.4.5 Finish 5, enamel.
3.4.5.1 Style 2, 2A, and 4 Button caps. The enamel finish on the button cap shell shall be a
commercial baked-on enamel. Prior to enameling , the shell shall be thoroughly cleaned and may
be given preparatory prepaint treatment. The enamel shall be uniformly coated over the top
surface of the shell including the Visible portion of the edge (Visible when attached to the end use
article).
3.4.5.1.1 Gloss. The gloss of the enamel shall be no more than 40 when tested as specified
in 4.3.3.
3.4.5.1.2 Resistance to hot soap solution. The enamel shall be unaffected, except for slight
color change and slight dulling, and it shall not be possible to furrow through the film with the
thumbnail, when tested for resistance to hot soap solution, as specified in 4.3.4.
3.4.5.1.3` Solvent resistance. The enamel shall be unaffected except for light loss of gloss
and there shall be no softening, when tested as specified in 4.3.5.
3.4.5.1.4 Enamel chipping. The enamel shall be capable of withstanding attachment
operations without removal of any enamel, when tested as specified in 4.3.6.
3.4.5.1.5 Resistance to brittleness. The enamel shall be capable of being furrowed with a
knife blade without evidence of brittleness, such as jagged furrow edges, when tested as
specified in 4.3.7.
3.4.5.1.6 Appearance. The enamel coating shall be smooth and free of sags, runs, and
streaks.
3.4.5.2 Style 3 pronged ring. The enamel finish on the pronged ring of style 3 shall be a
baked-on enamel and shall conform to 3.4.5.1.1 through 3.4.5.1.5
3.5 Marking for identification. At least one component of each complete fastener shall bear
the manufacturer's identification by either name, trade name or trademark. Identification
markings shall be permanent and shall not affect the working or snapping on and off
characteristics of the fastener.
3.6 Workmanship. The finished fasteners shall be free of imperfections that affect the visual
and performance requirements of the item.
4 VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspections specified herein are classified as follows
a. Conformance inspection (see 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 4.2.5).
4.2 Conformance inspection. Unless other wise specified, sampling for inspection shall be
performed in accordance with ASTM F1470.
4.2.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials
shall be inspected in accordance with all requirements of referenced documents unless otherwise
excluded, amended, modified or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document.
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