Suto ae | PPAR NR Cant 2008 Tek: (64-4) 37568268-Fax (4) 3898" 156 a 3 SMO Australian Standard® ‘Website: war teynito.org.yn 3 3 aninteclonematima 5 2 Methods of test for metallic Andtsretatet coatingens" z 8 | Senter for Standards, Metrology and 9 Z 5 Method 1.7: Local thickness tests—Measurement 3 8 of dry film thickness of thin coating systems 2 particularly by coil coated products by ¢ destructive means using a boring device a z PREFACE, 5 This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Joint Standards 5 ‘Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee MT-009, Metal Finishing. i After consulting with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards sl ‘New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an 3 ‘Australian/New Zealand Standard, § ‘The objective of this Standard is to specify a method of measuring film thickness by g destructive means, using a microscopic observation for measurement. 3 ‘This Standard is Part 1.7 of a series of Standards covering the methods of test for metallic 1 and related coatings. : During the preparation of this Standard cognizance was taken of ASTM DS796, Standard zg test method for measurement of dry film thickness of thin film coil-coated systems by 2 destructive means using a boring device. 8 g METHOD & 1 SCOPE 5 This Standard specifies a method for determining the measurement of dry film thickness of 8 coating films by microscopic observation of a precision-cut shallow-angle crater in the i coating film. £ The substrate may be any rigid, metallic material, for example, cold-rolled steel, hot-dip g galvanized steel, aluminium, etc. The substrate should be planar. 3 NOTE: Variations in the surface profile of the substrate may result in non-representative organic 2 coating thickness readings. This condition may exist over substrates such as hot-dip, coated ste! 2 sheet. This is true of all precision cut methods that are used to determine dry film thickness of z organo coatings. = This method is only valid for coating thicknesses between 0 to 90 jum, for measurements of a films greater than 90 jm but less than 1575 um, a 45° borer may be used in accordance Q with this test method, : - - ee 5 © Standards Australia ‘Austraia 3AS 2331.1.7—2006 2 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ‘The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 2102 Micrometer callipers for external measurement 2483 ‘Metal finishing—Recommended sampling plans for the inspection and testing of coatings (ISO 4519:1980, MOD) 4108 Metal finishing —Glossary of terms in electroplating and related processes 3. DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 4108 apply. 4 PRINCIPLE The principle of this method is to measure the dry film thickness of organic coatings by physically cutting through the film and optically observing and measuring the thickness, which gives the advantage of direct measurement as compared with non-destructive means Constituent coats of an overall thickness of a coating system can usually be measured individually by this test method. NOTE: This can be difficult in cases where primer and topcoat have the same, or very similar, appearance. The measurement is performed by first boring a shallow angle crater of known configuration through the coating film into the substrate and then viewing the crater with an metallographic microscope with a measuring reticle. 5 APPARATUS 5.1 Dry film thickness device This apparatus consists of a carbide-tipped boring device e.g. drill; that is automated by a lever that raises and lowers the boring tip perpendicular to the surface to be tested, and a video imaging system, which is attached to an metallographic microscope that views the crater formed by the boring device. 5.2 Carbide borer bit ‘This configuration shall be designed to provide a very smooth circular incision in the paint film at a precise angle to the surface see Figure 1 18 20 voponposdel soyun] on -Eung 2084 ue, fa z102-z-unr Uo pepEoluMOp uCOTeENsYDRT NNN) pIUERS UOSWIOL Ae AyEND PUB KBDIONHY SPIEPUEIS 1 J8]UaO UOREULOWU O| PEsUsD] Jev=reUs PErYOWAdOD Top coat Primer — @= 5° 42' 98" Tan@= A/B = 0.1 A= 048 FIGURE 1 CRATER FORMED BY BORING TOOL, © Standards Australia ww standards.org au aynuad3 AS 2331.1.7—2006 5.3. Video camera The video camera is attached to a metallographic microscope which conveys an image onto a closed-circuit television monitor, so that it is an easy matter to line up the cross-hairs on the enlarged image. This effectively minimizes any error or lack of consistency on the part of the operator in lining up the eross-hair. 6 SAMPLING Unless otherwise specified or agreed by the purchaser and/or supplier the selection of the sample shall be in accordance with AS 2483. Representative samples shall be taken from the full width of the coated metal to be tested, of sufficient size to carry out the required tests 7 TEST SPECIMENS ‘Test specimens shall be prepared and chosen in accordance with Clause 6. NOTE: If multiple coats of paint are to be measured, successive contiguous coats should be of contrasting colours to aid sharp discrimination of interfaces. 8 PROCEDURE 8.1 Selection A suitable site shall be selected for thickness measurement, 8.2 Marking the test specimen ‘The test specimen shall have a band marked on the surface approximately 25 mm in length and 13 mm wide using a contrasting colour. NOTE: In most cases the use of a marker is not necessary, but for certain colours, usually whites, its use may be desired. Depending upon the paint coating and the type of marker used, however, it is possible for the marker to be absorbed into the coating, up to 5 jim deep. This effect ean make it difficult to determine the position of the edge of the crater. ‘The requirements on the type and conditions of use of the marker shall be as specified by the purchaser and the supplier. 8.3 Positioning ‘The test panel shall be placed on the borer stage and align the marked line so that it positioned under the bit. The panel shall then be clamped into place 84 Cleaning Prior to each test use a small brush to clean the borer bit and the surface of the depth-stop surface. NOTE: Debris in this area will result in a smaller crater, with consequent inaccurate results, 8.5. Depth control ‘The depth control wheel shall be adjusted so that the carbide borer bit just penetrates the metallic substrate, to avoid undue wear on the borer. ‘NOTE: This can only be done by trial and error due to substrate thickness variations 8.6 Boring device a Boring devices may be either automatic or manual and have distinctively different operating procedures. 1 General 8.6.2 Automated boring devices The boring shall be actuated by pushing the button, www.standards.org.au © Standards Australia i : i 3 8 3 : ‘ i z Z z‘AS 2331.1.7—2006 4 8.6.3 Manual boring device The borer shall be moved down in a smooth, slow action to its full travel position then returned to its full rest position. The borer head shall not be rested in the down position. ‘The following shall be observed: (a) Rugged edges or smeared coating may result, rendering accurate film measurement more difficult, (6) Do not make a second stroke into the same crater. (©) Do not allow the borer head to penetrate a previously tested crater. 8.7. Measuring 8.7.1 Measuring stage ‘The test panel shall be aligned on the measuring stage, and locate the erater on the monitor by moving the panel. NOTE: Movement may be done by hand or with the two micrometers that control the movement of the stage. 8.7.2 Adjustment and measuring The zoom lens shall be adjusted to 4.5 magnification, recentre the crater, and focus. The cross-hairs in the centre of the crater shall be aligned, and using the microscope adjustments that control the vertical and horizontal movement of the stage, move the cross-hairs to the inner edge of the paint film for which the film thickness needs to be measured, The micrometer shall be zeroed. The microscope stage shall be moved with the micrometer adjustments so that the cross hairs are aligned at the outside edge of the paint film, The ‘micrometer shall be read and divide this reading by ten to obtain the film thickness of the paint (see Figure 2 and Figure 3), 8.7.3 Total film thickness ‘The reading on the micrometer will be the total film thickness. This procedure shall be read con the other side of the crater and averaged. 8.1.4 Coating thickness In some circumstances it may be possible to read both the primer and the top coating film thickness (or any of the constituent layers of a multi-coat system), where there is a definite, visible delineation of the film layers. 8.7.8 Calibration for measuring ‘The micrometer used for measuring shall be calibrated to AS 2102. © Standards Australia. www standards.org.au Pnnved #1 uodnausip 20 uoonpoxtds seu} ON ‘Bung 206u ues, ka Z102-22-unr uo papeoUMop "wos T88ASLDEL AM YNUBDE UOSWOUL a AEN pu ABOI.IYL/SPIEPUEIS Jo} J8IVED UOREUUO}U Oo} PasuEDH FENeHEWL PEIYGUKdOD5 AS 2331.1.7—2006 FIGURE 2 CROSS-HAIR AT BOTTOM (INNER EDGE) OF CRATER oo yensuper mu) ayRUR!DS UoStwOL eq FypeND ue KS2IOH9y ‘spIepUEIS 10} JID UOREUOW) oy pesusdy eURTeUL POYBUAAOD FIGURE 3 CROSS-HAIR AT TOP EDGE (RIM) OF CRATER ‘TEST REPORT ‘The test report shall include the following information: (@) Reference to this Australian Standard, ie. AS 2331.1.7. (b) Name of the testing laboratory. (©) Identification of test specimen. (d) Identification of the coating or product tested. —_———(e) The lecation-on the coated item at which the test was made (© Standards Australia [ SP 40 woRRMPOICAL ae ‘Bung 906u wes) Aa Z1.02-L2-unr uo pepectUMOp ned 91 wow.standards.org.auAS 2331.1.7—2006 6 (The temperature at which the test was carried out. (g) The result of the thickness determination. NOTE: If more than one measurement is made and specific results for each location are not needed, report the average thickness of all readings. It is not necessary to drill more than one crater, but it is suggested that at least two readings be taken in each crater measured. (h) Any deviation from the method specified. (i) Any factor that may influence the result. (Report number and date of issue. i a & 3 z 5 g g 5 a = = : 2 g i ‘6ung ou vers Aq Z02-J2-unr vo papeojumop (woo yans4>9, A 20 voqonpoids seu © Standards Australia worw.standards.org.auopyiohied mera eens nian Cone frStandrés, Meogy end Guay by Thomson Sclntie( techie. com) dannloaded on Jun27-2012 by Tran ngac Dung. Ni urther reproduction o debut is permite AS 2531.1.7—2006 7 Notes[AS 2331.1.7—2006 8 ‘This Austeaian Standard® was prepared by Committee MT-009, Metal Finishing. 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