TITLE: STANDARD NO : E-00-0800

GENERAL TEST METHODS FOR COLD

REVISION :2
IMPACT BEHAVIOR ON AUTOMOTIVE
TRIM PARTS DATE : 27-12-2013

1. OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this standard is to maintain uniform test procedure to evaluate the Impact
behavior of various interior and exterior trim materials used in vehicle e.g. Instrument panel,
Bumper, Headliner, Carpet etc, so that the component must meet the M&M criteria
requirement.

2. SCOPE:
The standard defines the test method for measuring Cold impact behaviors of automotive
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polymeric components which is used in interior and exterior trim parts in the entire range of
M&M vehicles

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3. APPLICATION:

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This guideline is applicable for all trim plastic parts which are recommended in the entire

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range of M&M vehicles.

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4. REFERENCES:

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4.1. SAE J1717: Interior Plastic part testing.

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4.2. ASTM D 5420:Standard Test Method for Impact resistance of Flat /Molded Rigid plastic
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4.3. ASTM D 5628: Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Flat, Rigid Plastic
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Specimens by Means of a Falling Dart (Tip or Falling Mass)

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5. TERMINOLOGY:
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The terminology used in this standard is in accordance with the definition given in
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ASTM D 883 and ASTM D 1600 Standards Terminology related to plastics.

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6. REVISION HISTORY:
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• All clauses (SNo1 to SNo13) updated with latest requirements.

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7. OWNERSHIP:
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For any clarification on this standard, refer to COE-Materials Technology (Polymer), TPDS,
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MRV Chennai.
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This standard shall not be modified without prior consultation with Standards Department,
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8. REQUIREMENTS:
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8.1. GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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8.1.1. The raw material suppliers & the component manufacturers must conform to the quality
system requirements TS 16949 / ISO 14001 / Government regulations, etc, as applicable.

8.1.2. A process control plan for ongoing production verification is required. This plan must be
reviewed & approved, prior to production part submission, by the concerned M&M Material
Management team.

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GENERAL TEST METHODS FOR COLD
REVISION :2
IMPACT BEHAVIOR ON AUTOMOTIVE
TRIM PARTS DATE : 27-12-2013

8.1.3. Appropriate statistical tools must be used to analyse process / product data & assure
consistent process of material & parts.

8.1.4. The parts made of this material shall conform to following legislations with respect to the
Marketing Location:

• Control of Hazardous Chemical Substances as per F-00-0387 STD -European Market.

• Control of Hazardous Chemical Substances as per F-00-0668 STD - US Market.
• Control of Ozone Depleting Substances as per F-00-0782 STD -European Market.
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• Control of Asbestos content & its guidelines as per F-00-1337 STD – All markets.

8.2. FT-IR SPECTROPHOTOMETRY AND / OR THERMOGRAVEMETRY ANALYSIS:

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produce the Spectra / thermo grams and keeps the same in file as master/ reference for

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future supplies.

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9. SAMPLE PREPARATION:
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Design intended molded trim parts should be considered for this test & it should be assembled
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in assembly fixture which should be fabricated inline to the vehicle level configuration & the
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impact points should be identified mutually with the agreement between COE-Trims or
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Respective Part Designer & COE-MTD by considering RWUP, fragile design contour areas (rib
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connection, attachment part, thin wall, weld line, etc.) & the areas that could impact, at the time
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of assembly or utilization.
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This assembled part should be conditioned in a controlled atmosphere of 25±2 deg C &
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50±5% RH for not less than 24 h prior to testing.

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10. T EST PROCEDURE:

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10.1. A falling ball test device should be used with respect to following conditions to ensure impact
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head/striker drops to produce specified impact energy.

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a. Falling ball head/striker diameter = 50 ±1 mm

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b. Falling ball nose radius = 25 ± 1 mm

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a. Test temperature* = (-) 30 °C ± 2 °C

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b. Test duration = 5 hrs

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d. Load Consideration for Interior Trim Parts:

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• Falling ball head/striker weight ‘m’** = 510 ± 1 gm

• Height ’h’** = 100cm
• Acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ = 9.81 m/s²

Impact energy*** = m x g x h in Joules

= 5 Joules

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GENERAL TEST METHODS FOR COLD
REVISION :2
IMPACT BEHAVIOR ON AUTOMOTIVE
TRIM PARTS DATE : 27-12-2013

e. Load Consideration for Exterior Trim Parts:

• Falling ball head/striker weight ‘m’ ** = 1500±1 gm

• Height ‘h’ ** = 40 cm
• Acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ = 9.81 m/s²

Impact energy*** = m x g x h in Joules

= 5.89 Joules
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Refer Fig 1 shows the falling ball head/ striker vertically impact on trim part.

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10.2. The Part should be fixed/placed properly (tightly), so that it should not shake or move while
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load is applied.
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10.3. Head/Striker load should be applied at 90 degree angle on assembled trim part.
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10.4. After the cold conditioning of samples, the part should be tested immediately within 30 sec.
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* Cold conditioning temperature should be country-specific to be given by Project team. However,

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in the event of no mention, then the cold conditioning temp should be taken as per this std test
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** Height & Weight shall be decided based the impact energy requirements of the part. However,
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in the event of no mention, then the height & weight should be taken as per this std test procedure.
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*** Impact Energy may vary with respect to engineering requirements (DFMEA) defined by
designer. However, in the event of no mention, then the impact energy should be taken as per this
standard test procedure.

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REVISION :2
IMPACT BEHAVIOR ON AUTOMOTIVE
TRIM PARTS DATE : 27-12-2013

11. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

Following the impact test, visually examine with naked eye that there should not be any crack
or breakage on the part and also report should be as per the annexure.

12. TEST REPORT:

The final test report shall include the followings:
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- Date of test.
- Part Name/Material grade.
- Model Code.

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- Picture of impact point identified part assembled in fixture.
- Number of components tested.

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- Falling ball head/striker diameter.

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- Falling ball nose radius.

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- Test duration.

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- Any unusual features noted during the test.

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A sample test report format is given in Annexure 1.

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13. SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

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13.1. All the materials supplied to this specification must be equivalent in all characteristics to the
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material upon which approval is originally granted.

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13.2. Prior to make any change in the composition of material grade and /or processing
technique which was originally approved & supplied under these specifications. The
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supplier shall advise Material management / product Management Team of M&M Ltd, &
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Obtain written approval from the same.

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13.3. If an approval is granted, the supplier shall issue a new code no. for the revised material &
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notify in writing the Material Management / Product Management Team Of Mahindra &
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13.4. Material defined by this standard must have prior approval by the responsible COE –
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Materials Technology (Polymer). The suppliers, approved by M&M Strategic sourcing

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team, desiring approval of their material shall first obtain formal for development from
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Material Management Team.

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13.5. For approval of the material, the supplier must fulfil the above requirements to M&M COE –
Materials Technology (Polymer) through Material Management Team for evaluation at
M&M Ltd.
13.6. M&M engineering approval of this material shall be made on the basis of the test results, its
performance in the vehicles, assessment on the suitability of the intended process &
application, etc.

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GENERAL TEST METHODS FOR COLD
REVISION :2
IMPACT BEHAVIOR ON AUTOMOTIVE
TRIM PARTS DATE : 27-12-2013

ANNEXURE:

S.No Parameters Comments

1 Date of test.

2 Part Name/Material grade.

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3 Model Code.
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5 Number of components tested in nos.

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6 Falling ball head/striker diameter in mm.

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11 Height.
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12 Impact energy.
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13 Test Procedure
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14 Test observation/result.
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15 Picture of tested impact points.

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16 Any unusual features noted during the test.

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