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PS.50036
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Date: 27-NOV-2018
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GLOBALLY HARMONIZED DOCUMENT
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FCA ITALY -- GROUP MATERIALS LABS (CRF) - SURFACE TREATMENTS & AN ...
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Change level Date Description of change
Initial release. This document supersedes FCA Italy Procurement
- 12-DEC-2015 Specification 9.57405 and FCA US Process Standard PS.50036,
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e-mail address
Group Materials Labs (CRF)
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Giancarlo Marchiaro - Surface Treatments & Anti-
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IN CASE OF DISPUTE, THE ONLY VALID REFERENCE IS THE ENGLISH EDITION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Coverage of this Standard (Applicability) and Limitations on Usage ..................................................... 4
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1.2.1 Range of Application ........................................................................................................................... 4
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1.2.2 Designations for Drawings .................................................................................................................. 4
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2 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3 DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS/SYMBOLS ..................................................................... 7
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4 PROCESS AND PROCESS CONTROL REQUIREMENTS*** ................................................................ 7
4.1 Condition of the part prior to processing ................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................... 7
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4.2.1 Pretreatment ....................................................................................................................................... 7
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4.2.2 Plating process .................................................................................................................................... 8
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4.2.3 Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief ........................................................................................................... 8
4.2.4 Passivation .......................................................................................................................................... 8
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4.4.6.2 Bend Method (to be adopted only on parts made of thin sheet or tape) ....................................... 13
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7.1.1 Production Laboratory ....................................................................................................................... 19
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7.1.2 Quality Laboratory ............................................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Test Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 20
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8 APPROVED SOURCE LIST ................................................................................................................... 20
9 DRAWING CALLOUT CROSS-REFERENCE ........................................................................................ 22
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1 GENERAL
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This standard defines harmonized requirements for all zinc or zinc iron (containing <2% of iron in the
deposit) electroplated components for use by FCA Italy S.p.A. and FCA US LLC.
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This document supersedes FCA Italy Procurement Specification 9.57405 and FCA US Process Standard
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PS.50036, PS.50023, PS-Plating, PS-1207, PS-8814, and PS-10509.
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Please refer to PS-9295 for duplex coatings.
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1.1 Purpose
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This coating system is used for enhanced corrosion resistance on ferrous parts, including cast iron,
carbon steel, alloy steel, and fasteners. This standard specifies the plating classification, test methods
and performance requirements for zinc or zinc iron electrodeposits (containing <2% of iron in the deposit)
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and the associated passivation coatings and sealers.
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1.2 Coverage of this Standard (Applicability) and Limitations on Usage
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To comply with the provisions of European Community Directive 2000/53/EC and amendments dated
June 27, 2002, coatings with passivation containing hexavalent chromium salts mentioned in these
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Because this standard covers more than one finish, the abbreviated description must be added as a suffix
after the process standard number to designate the specific system. Table 1 provides a list of the
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available designations.
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Specific requirements shown on the part drawing shall take precedence over related requirements
specified in this standard, or may be in addition to the requirements of this standard.
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These coatings may be used on assorted parts with a tensile strength less than 1500 N/mm2 or hardness
less than HRc <39. It is not recommended for parts which reach a continuous operating temperature
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above 250 °C, or which corrosion products may interfere with normal operation. This coating shall not be
used on steel components with tensile strength greater than 1200 N/mm2 or hardness greater than HRc
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Provided that all cosmetic, functional, and performance requirements are met, zinc with alloying element
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Examples of designation for drawings PS.50036 C8 SC2 ST or PS.50036 C8 Black LUB DEIDR.
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Table 1 - Designations for Drawings (4)***
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Thickness Code (1) Description
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C4 Thickness: 4 micrometers (0.00015 inch) minimum
C8 Thickness: 8 micrometers (0.00030 inch) minimum
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C12 Thickness: 12 micrometers (0.00050 inch) minimum
Passivate (2) Description
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No passivates or permanent topcoat. A temporary rust preventative may
be applied to protect parts from corrosion during transit. The rust
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preventative must not interfere with the subsequent processing.
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Recommended when subsequent processing to a treatment not
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compatible with the presence of passivation (e.g. brazing, phosphating)
Clear, blue-bright or colorless hexavalent chromium-free passivation.
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Recommended for use when medium-corrosion resistance is needed and
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in zones not directly exposed to weather or high visibility applications.
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Thick-layer hexavalent chromium-free iridescent passivation providing
enhanced corrosion protection.
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Recommended for use when good corrosion resistance is needed and in
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(e.g. interior).
Hexavalent chromium-free black passivation followed with a black sealer
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or lubricated sealer.
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is below 2 microns.
Different friction coefficient values within the dispersion range of 0.12 to
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Yellow, or Blue
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requirements.
NOTE (2): In order to comply with the Directive 2000/53/CE all the passivation and sealing treatments used must be free of
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hexavalent chromium, cadmium, lead and mercury.
NOTE (3): When special coloring is required for identification purposes, the required color shall be indicated at the end of the
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designation.
NOTE (4): If a designation is not specified, the default thickess shall be C8 (8 microns minimum), with passivation SC2 (thick
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layer passivation). Refer to section 4.2.5 for the use of topcoats or sealers.
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2 REFERENCES
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Table 2 - References
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Document Number Document Title
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Service Classes Assignment of Three Service Classes to Motor Vehicle
00160
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Components
9.01102 Supply Quality
9.01103 Product Quality and Conformity Certificate
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7.G0114 Measurement of Friction Coefficient of Bolts. PGE
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CEP.00036 EASL Approval Review Process, Electroplated and Inorganic Coatings
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CS-9003 Regulated Substances and Recyclability
CS-9800 General Information
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ASTM B-117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating
ASTM B-487
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ASTM B-571 Standard Practice for Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings
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Coatings
Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspection of
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ASTM B-697
Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
Standard Test Method of Variables Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic
ASTM B-762
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Coatings
Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings – Chromate Conversion Coatings on
ISO 3613 Zinc, cadmium, Aluminium-Zinc Alloys, and Zinc-Aluminium Alloys – Test
Methods
SAE/USCAR-1 Salt Spray Testing and Evaluation of Fastener Finishes
SAE J2334 Laboratory Cyclic Corrosion Test
Performance Based Standard For Accelerated Exposure of Automotive
SAE J2527
Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
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AIAG : Automotive Industry Action Group.
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials.
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BIW: Body In White.
C: Celsius (temperature).
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F: Fahrenheit (temperature).
HRc: Rockwell Hardness, using Scale C.
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N: Newton.
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers.
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Shift: 8-hours of production.
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4 PROCESS AND PROCESS CONTROL REQUIREMENTS***
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High-strength steels having a tensile strength of 1040 to 1500 N/mm2, or hardness of HRc 32 to 49, shall
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not be specified to thickness greater than 8 micrometers. These parts require a mandatory bake
operation to relieve hydrogen embrittlement in accordance with PS.50023<S>.
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High-strength steels having a tensile strength greater than 1500 N/mm 2, or hardness greater than HRc 49
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Approval of the plating process, and any proposed changes shall be obtained from the FCA Materials
Engineering Department.
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For all machine threaded fasteners, or parts with a tensile strength of 1040 to 1500 N/mm 2, or hardness
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of HRc 32 to 49, parts plated in NAFTA MUST be coated by an applicator included in the Engineered
Approved Source List (EASL) located at the end of this standard. For other regions, the local FCA
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All forming, heat treating, and staking operations shall be completed prior to coating. Any deviation must
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4.2 Procedure
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The preplate process for components processed per this standard is not defined. Any process that can
be demonstrated to provide parts conforming to the full requirements of this standard is allowed. It is the
supplier’s responsibility to use the appropriate means necessary to ensure acceptable plate coverage,
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When processing parts having a tensile strength of 1040 N/mm 2, or HRc 32 or greater, or have been
surface hardened, the process restrictions to reduce the risk of hydrogen embrittlement must be followed
in accordance with PS.50023<S> Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief.
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Both acid and alkaline zinc plating processes are covered by this process standard. Parts may be
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processed in a barrel or rack plating line. The appropriate system must be chosen to meet the functional
and performance requirements. Zinc-iron systems containing less than 2% iron in the deposit may be
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used.
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4.2.3 Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief
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High strength/high hardness steel parts with a tensile strength of 1040 N/mm 2 (HRC 32) or greater, or
parts that have been surface hardened Must Be Properly Baked according to the schedule and
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procedure specified in Process Standard PS.50023<S>, “Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief”, within 2 hours
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after exiting the electroplating bath. The bake operation may be done after trivalent chromium or
chromium-free passivate post dip, provided it shall be shown that there is no detrimental effect on the
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corrosion resistance or performance. Any torque modifying topcoats must be applied after hydrogen
embrittlement relief is performed.
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Only applicators listed in Table 6 are approved in NAFTA for processing parts requiring hydrogen
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embrittlement relief. Other applicators shall not be used.
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4.2.4 Passivation
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In order to comply with the Directive 2000/53/CE all the passivation treatments used must be free of
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The passivation process will significantly enhance the overall corrosion resistance of the deposit. The
passivate must be formulated for zinc or zinc iron deposits. Slight color iridescence and color variations
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Parts requiring a black passivate shall provide a uniform, decorative black appearance that is UV stable.
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Iridescence is not allowed for parts requiring a black finish. The parts shall be free from bare spots and
not chip or flake during normal handling.
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The use of topcoats or sealers is recommended to enhance corrosion resistance except when the
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properties or performance of the part will be negatively affected, such as torque or electrical conductivity,
on parts that must subsequently be painted, on small blocks reinforcements and bushings intended for
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Topcoats shall be applied over the thick-layer hexavalent chromium-free iridescent passivation. For non-
threaded parts, any of the post treatments that achieve the cosmetic, performance and functional
requirements may be used.
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The application of the passivation and lubricant must be applied within the times recommended by the
chemical supplier.
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Process control analysis and procedures necessary to ensure optimum electroplating process
performance are required of all applicators electroplating to the requirements of this standard. The
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applicator is responsible to perform all necessary and prudent process control and is responsible for
maintaining all records relevant to the plating process. FCA Supplier Quality will verify compliance within
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the scope of the PPAP/PPA. These records include :
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A. Solution Control Requirements – Unless otherwise specified by FCA Supplier Quality Control, the
control requirements shall be followed with minimum frequencies to meet the requirements identified
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in the AIAG’s CQI-11 Process Table: Zinc & Zinc Alloy Plating.
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If parts are coated having a tensile strength of 1040 N/mm 2 (HRc 32) or greater, the pyrometry
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requirements (e.g. oven controls for hydrogen embrittlement relief) identified in AIAG’s CQI-11 are
also required.
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B. Process Maintenance Specifications – The maintenance requirements and minimum analytical
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frequencies shall be followed to meet the requirements identified on Table 9, unless otherwise
specified by Supplier Quality.
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Process Control targets and ranges shall be established by the processor and material supplier(s) and
documented on the Control Plan. Any changes must be documented and approved by FCA Materials
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The requirements of this standard apply to the significant surfaces of a part. Unless otherwise specified
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on the part drawing, significant surfaces for plating thickness and corrosion resistance determination are
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all surfaces that can be touched by a 20 mm (0.75 in) diameter sphere. For tubular-shaped parts or
similar geometry with deep recesses, the significant surface shall extend into the depth a distance of 1.5
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The threads of threaded fasteners are not classified as significant surfaces. However, the entire head
area of screws and bolts, and the unthreaded shanks of bolts are significant surfaces. The recessed area
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used for the internal drive feature (e.g. Torx® head) does not need to meet minimum thickness but shall
meet all other characteristics including appearance and corrosion resistance.
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The plating shall be smooth, adherent, and free of blisters, pits, nodules, roughness, cracks and other
functional defects. Coverage shall be complete and uniform in appearance with respect to the
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electroplated deposit. Passivates, topcoats and/or sealers shall completely cover the plated surfaces, be
adherent and dry-to-touch but not powdery. Iridescence in the finish is expected and acceptable for parts
with the clear or blue-bright designation.
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4.4.3 Thickness***
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The plate thickness on all significant surfaces must meet the minimum thickness as specified by the
thickness designation. Unless otherwise specified on the part drawing, significant surfaces are all
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surfaces that can be touched by a 20 mm (0.75 in) diameter sphere.
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The following ASTM Standard Methods are recommended for determining the coating thickness :
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- ASTM B487 Microscopic Cross Section.
- ASTM B568 X-Ray Method.
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- ASTM B499 Magnetic Method.
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- ASTM B504 Coulometric Method.
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Except for the microscopic method, it is essential to calibrate the test instrument with an alloy of the same
composition as that being measured.
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To insure compliance with the thickness requirements of this standard, the plating thicknesses shall be
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measured on a regular and frequent basis using acceptable sampling plans, such as recommended in
ASTM B697, B602, and B762 or equivalents. Control charts and records documenting compliance with
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In the event of a discrepancy for thickness determination, the microscopic cross section shall be used.
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The minimum coating thicknesses on significant surfaces are specified by the Code number suffix after
the process standard number as follows :
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Thickness greater than or equal to 12 microns are not to be specified for fasteners. If it is determined that
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other thicknesses are necessary for a particular application, drawing notes shall be used to designate the
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required thickness. If no thickness is specified on the drawing, the default is 8 microns minimum. Unless
otherwise specified on drawing, contact FCA Materials Engineering for corrosion performance
requirements not defined by Table 4.
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Because of various factors such as the part configuration and type of plating process used, the maximum
thickness values cannot be defined. The maximum thickness must not interfere with the assembly or
performance of the part. When necessary, a maximum thickness may be defined on the print.
For all components plated to this standard, the supplier shall analyze parts plated in a production intent
process taken from the highest and lowest current density locations on the plating rack for Coating Build
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Capability. For barrel or bulk plating processes, a minimum of 5 pieces shall be measured from a single
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load. The selected parts shall be checked for thickness at all identified significant surfaces, or as required
by Supplier Quality.
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To complete the Coating Build Capability study, each selected part is measured in numerous locations
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reflecting all significant surfaces defined in section 4.4.1 or drawing requirements. Each measurement
must be less than 10 cm apart and appropriately distributed based on the part size and configuration such
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that each significant surface is inspected.
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The Coating Build Capability study will verify the effectiveness of the proposed rack design to meet the
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required thickness. Additionally, the coating thickness analysis will provide data to determine the coating
thickness distribution across the entire part, verify conformance to all significant surfaces requirements
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and assist in selecting P-Points by FCA Supplier Quality for routine coating thickness control.
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The supplier is responsible for using auxiliary anodes, current robbers or shields when coating parts to
this standard to meet the plating thickness requirements for all significant surfaces. All testing to verify
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rack design including electrical current robbers or shields must be documented as well as all racking and
other improvements.
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Coating Build Capability testing must be completed for each part supplied to FCA as part of the test
requirements for PPAP/PPA and also Forever Requirements notifications identifying process changes.
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With regard to coating thickness of bolts, if not otherwise specified by the Purchaser, holes, hollows,
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threads, and sharp edges are not considered to be significant surfaces. However, the entire head area of
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screws and bolts, and the unthreaded shanks of bolts are significant surfaces.
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Considering the variability of the electrolytic coating thickness on screws and nuts, the same is measured
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on a point significant from the point of view of the corrosion protection rating.
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For screws, this point lies approximately at the center of the head surface, the center of the stem end,
and the center of the unthreaded portion of the shaft. (see Figure 1).
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For cylindrical screws with countersunk hexagonal head and of screws with cross cut, the measuring
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point lies on the flat surface of the head, between edge and countersunk hexagon, between edge and
cross cut or on the side of the hexagon (see Figure 1). Countersunk and cut surfaces are excluded from
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For nuts, thickness is measured on a side of the hexagon and on a support plane (sees Figure 2).
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Fig 2 - Measurement Locations for Nuts
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4.4.4 Topcoats and/or Sealers
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welded, or components requiring electrical conductivity. The topcoat or sealer must be dry-to-the-touch
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and pass all fluid compatibility requirements for each application. The topcoat or sealer must not interfere
with the assembly or performance of the part. For parts other than fasteners, topcoats do not require
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FCA approval. On fasteners and other threaded parts, the use of lubricant or lubricated sealer for
lowering the friction coefficient must be pre-approved by FCA Materials Engineering.
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4.4.5 Fastener friction coefficient
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When lubrication is required on fasteners, the bolt frictions coefficients must range between Cf = 0.10 to
0.16, unless otherwise indicated on drawing. If no lubrication is specified, the bolt friction coefficient must
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Different values must be specified on drawing. Example : PS.50036 No. C8 SC2 LUB (Cf = 0.12 to
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0.18).
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The inspection for the correct application of the friction modifiers must be carried out measuring the
friction coefficient as indicated in the Experimentation Standard 7.G0114. Other test methods must be
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4.4.6 Adhesion***
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The deposit shall not peel from itself or from the substrate when tested in accordance with one of the
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method described below. Parts shall not exhibit chipping or flaking during normal handling. The
hardened, aged passivate and topcoat and sealer shall be tightly adherent to the zinc or zinc iron
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A. Place the coated part to be tested into a constant temperature chamber for 1 hour at 190 to 210
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B. Carefully remove the part and immediately immerse in water at room temperature (21 to 25 °C).
C. After cooling, take the part out and dry it with a flow of compressed air.
D. At the end of the test inspect the coating, ensuring there is no sign of swellings, blisters, flaking,
detachment from base metal, etc.
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4.4.6.2 Bend Method (to be adopted only on parts made of thin sheet or tape)
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A. The test consists in bending the part or sample to be tested, manually or with pliers, at an acute
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angle, first on one side and then on the other, until it breaks.
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B. Inspect the area along the break, confirming the coating does not lift or detach from the base
metal and that there is no sign of flaking.
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4.4.7 Hydrogen Embrittlement Test***
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is required for all parts having tensile strength of 1040 N/mm 2 or greater, or hardness of HRc 32 or
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greater, or have been surface hardened. The Tier 1 supplier is responsible to ensure that parts pass the
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hydrogen embrittlement test prior to shipment to FCA.
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Sample parts shall be dried and aged for a minimum of 24 hours after applying the passivation and/or
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lubricant or sealer, prior to exposing them to the test.
Heat soak the parts to be tested in constant temperature ventilated chamber for 1 hour 5 minutes at 150
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5 °C, then condition the parts for minimum 1 hour but no more than 24 hours at room temperature,
followed by testing in accordance with ASTM B117 for the times shown in Table 4.
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After exposure, White Corrosion requirements are met if less than 3% of the surface exhibits aesthetic
alterations including black spots or white haze/blush. Parts with a black finish may be rinsed with warm
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water to determine whether the passivation layer is undamaged and maintains the original color.
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After exposure, Red Rust requirements are met if there is no evidence of base metal corrosion.
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The corrosion testing of fasteners must follow the procedure as outlined in SAE/USCAR-1, “Salt Spray
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Testing and Evaluation of Fastener Finishes”. On threaded fasteners, the formation of corrosion products
in the threaded areas DOES NOT constitute a failure. However, the entire head (including socket
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recesses for internal drives) and unthreaded shank of a screw or bolt are considered a significant
surfaces and must withstand the formation of white (zinc) and red (base metal) corrosion for the minimum
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Salt spray corrosion test requirements do not apply to deep recesses such as small blind holes and the
interior of tubing.
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All Lubricants, Topcoats or Sealers Must be Pre-Approved For Use on Machine Threaded
Fasteners ***
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Fasteners ***
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Barrel Process Rack Process
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Description Hours to Hours to Red Hours to Hours to Red
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White Rust Rust White Rust Rust
C8, (SC2 or Black) ST 120 408 120 456
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C8, (SC2 or Black) LUB 120 408 120 456
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C12, Plain NA 72 NA 96
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C12, SC1 24 168 24 192
C12, SC2 96 240 96 288
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C12, (SC2 or Black) ST 120 504 120 552
C12, (SC2 or Black) LUB 120 504 120 552
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The salt spray test is only used to test the integrity of the alloy deposit and the effectiveness of the
passivate coating. The hours to white or red rust Shall Not be construed as having any correlation to the
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actual service life of the part. Salt spray corrosion testing does not need to be completed prior to
shipment of parts after PPAP approval is granted.
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If the test is performed in the FCA US production plant, a 10% reduction in the general performance
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No visual stain shall be observed on Whatman Paper (Whatman Filter Paper #41) after being squeezed
in the palm of the hand for 5 to 10 seconds.
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Condensing humidity is performed per ASTM D2247 for 96 hours. There shall be a single line scribed
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though the coating to the plating layer prior to humidity exposure. No loss of adhesion in excess of 1 mm
from scribe, blistering, whitening, discoloration, loss of gloss, or corrosion on significant surfaces away
from scribed lines is allowed.
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Galvanic compatibility testing to Aluminum (AA 6061) and Stainless Steel (AISI 304) is performed based
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on the FCA US LP-461H-118 procedure. SAE J2334 is used as the corrosion test method. For galvanic
testing to aluminum, there shall be no pitting, exfoliation or localized corrosion of the test panel in the
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vicinity of the coated fastener. For galvanic testing to stainless steel, the coated fastener shall not exhibit
greater than 1% red corrosion.
Tapping screw test protocol validates the “Torque to Tap – Torque to Strip” capability of the coating. The
procedure is supplied and results evaluated by FCA Fastener Engineering.
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The torque required to break the washer free from a screw or nut assembly shall be equal to or less than
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one half of the fastener thread size, not to exceed 6 Newton-meters.
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4.4.14 Fastener Head Fill (For topcoats only)
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A recess penetration gage shall enter into the recess at the minimum penetration requirements per
PS.20001 with no more than 10 pounds axial load.
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4.4.15 UV Resistance***
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For black sealers and topcoats only : UV Resistance is performed by Xenon Arc exposure per SAE
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J2527 for 2400 kJ using boro/boro filters. Tested parts shall exhibit no loss of adhesion, chalking,
cracking, blistering or significant color changes. After Xenon Arc exposure, sealer/topcoat adhesion is
tested per section 4.4.6. Additionally, parts shall be reviewed by the FCA Engineering or Product Design
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Coated parts subjected to UV Resistance testing must not include a non-permanent topcoat. To ensure
that this requirement is met, test parts must first be pre-conditioned through a simulated car wash
environment. Preconditioning is achieved by immersing parts suspended on a nylon filament line into a 1
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liter beaker of 0.5% Rally Car Wash solution at 60 °C for 60 seconds. Solution must be agitated using a
magnetic stirrer to create a slight vortex at the top of the solution. After immersion, parts are rinsed for 10
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Confirm the absence of hexavalent chromium compounds in the coating composition by following the
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Thread discontinuities (including nicks or gouges), contaminants and coating thickness shall not interfere
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with assembly of the proper GO thread plug gage with the application of a torque not more than 0.001
times the nominal diameter cubed, in N-m (145 times the nominal diameter cubed, in in-lbs., for inch
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based fasteners). The manufacturer shall exercise due care during the manufacturing and handling of
parts to minimize the number and magnitude of thread discontinuities and coating build-up. This test is
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required when visual inspection identifies potential assembly issues due to thread damage or coating
issues.
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4.5 Re-process***
Stripping and replating the parts is allowed, provided that the parts are only reprocessed once, and all
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requirements are met. Surface hardened parts and/or high strength steel parts with a tensile strength of
1040 N/mm2 or greater, and/or HRC 32 or greater must be stripped in an alkaline stripper. If an acidic
stripper is used on hardened or spring steel parts, the parts must be baked for relief of hydrogen for the
durations specified in PS.50023<S> within 2 hours after stripping, prior to replating. If parts need to be
reworked more than once, pre-approval from the part manufacturer and FCA Materials Engineering is
required.
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B
Parts shall be tested from each plating line to the frequencies defined in Table 7.
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Validation tests are required for new applicator approval, new part approval, PPAP, equipment change,
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line program change, rack design change, or barrel change using a different perforation size, shape, or
diameter.
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Unless otherwise defined by FCA US Supplier Quality or Engineering, the minimum inspection frequency
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Validation, Re-process and
Appearance Every lot
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Validation, Re-process and
Coating Thickness 5 pieces/shift per part number
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Continual Conformance
Validation, Re-process and 5 pieces/shift taken from
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Continual Conformance different barrels or racks
Fasteners and small parts (e.g.
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10 pieces/day representing a
minimum total surface area of
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3 pieces/day representing a
minimum total surface area of
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Test Description Requirement Minimum Frequency
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Tapping Screw Test Validation Initial Chemical Approval
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Validation and Continual
Washer Assembly Breakaway Every lot
Conformance
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Validation and Continual
Head/Recess Fill Every lot
Conformance
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Chemical Compatibility Validation Initial Chemical Approval
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UV Resistance Validation Initial Chemical Approval
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Torque/tension testing Initial Chemical Approval,
Validation
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(fasteners only) Applicator Approval, and PPAP
Absence of hexavalent Initial Chemical and Applicator
Validation
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chromium Approval
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Validation and Continual discontinuities or excessive
Material Gaging
Conformance coating accumulation is
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observed
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5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Compliance with CS-9003 Restricted and Prohibited Substances is required for components produced in
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all markets.
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This section defines to part suppliers, Release Engineers, Supplier Quality, and others as necessary the
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PPAP/PPA requirements for coatings processed per this standard. These tests, along with the use of
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FCA approved substrates, will ensure that a plated part will meet the design intent of the application.
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Testing defined in Table 5 attached to this document, must be completed and parts retained as part of
PPAP and Forever Requirement documentation. All testing must be performed by a certified laboratory.
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Tested parts must be stored for a minimum of 12 months and provided to Supplier Quality upon request.
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This standard also applies to PPAP/PPA and Forever Requirement testing driven by :
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- Significant Process Changes (including changes in rack design and anode configuration).
- New Part Supplier.
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- New Part/Design.
- New Substrate or Significant Change to Existing Substrate.
- Change in Applicator Facility or Location.
- Change in Technology.
- New Supplier/Source.
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Change Level: A
B
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Material approval by the FCA Materials Engineering Department and performance approval by the
appropriate platform design/development department is required before material or parts made from
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these materials may be supplied to any FCA manufacturing plant, FCA assembly plant, or FCA tier one
supplier.
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5.3 Supplier Product Inspection***
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Production parts with approved Coatings shall be inspected with the frequency and to the degree required
to insure 100% compliance with the requirements for dimensions and materials stated on the part drawing
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or CAD model, (CATIA/NX).
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No change in material formulation, processing, or finishing from that originally agreed upon shall be made
by the supplier without prior approval by the FCA Organic Materials Engineering Department. To this
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end, all approved materials will have a chemical analysis performed as part of the approval process. The
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supplier will be held accountable for maintaining compounding and processing procedures that will
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produce stock matching the analysis data of the originally approved material. Random testing of parts
during the initial production sample submission and of subsequent production parts may be performed to
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insure compliance. Non-compliance could ultimately result in loss of current or future business on this
and other FCA Material Standards with the supplier being removed from the various Approved Source
Lists.
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The Material and processing supplier (primary source) is responsible for the quality of all materials
comprising the finished part whether they have been compounded internally or purchased from another
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material supplier (secondary source). A fabricating supplier (primary source) is responsible for the quality
of all components of a complete assembly whether they are manufactured internally or purchased from
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Materials and parts supplied under the specified material standard must be evaluated against the DV
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requirements of that standard on an annual basis (minimum test frequency). These annual audits must be
kept on file by the first tier supplier to FCA. More frequent audits of conformance to the designated
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standard may be required and will be at the discretion of FCA’s Supplier Development Department,
Materials Engineering, Appropriate Platform engineering group, or FCA first tier supplier.
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All materials supplied must provide adequate field service as specified by the FCA Vehicle Engineering.
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The following situations require the submission and customer approval of a Forever Requirements (FR)
notice in the WebCN system before implementation:
FRs cannot be used for any other purpose. Changes to Fit, Form, Function, Appearance, Cost,
Customer-initiated resourcing, etc. of a part or sub-component of a part cannot be done via FR,
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regardless of whether the FCA drawing or design model is affected or not. These types of changes must
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be done via CN, Resource Notice, IAA, or other tool as appropriate.
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5.7 Non-Conforming Material***
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Refer to PF-8500.
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For components that will be part of a vehicle designed in NAFTA and sold in all markets, conformance to
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the material characteristics described by CS-9800 must be met.
For components that will be part of a vehicle designed in EMEA and sold in all markets, the material
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characteristics defined by 9.01102 and 9.01103 must be met.
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7 TEST EQUIPMENT
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All instruments must be certified and maintained in accordance with ISO TS 16949.
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There must be a structure with the necessary tools to perform primary controls for the proper analysis and
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- Control instruments for chemicals and waste water (titrator, centrifuges, Atomic Absorption unit,
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colorimeter, etc.).
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- Control instruments for qualitative and quantitative analysis of the baths (titrator, thermometer, etc.).
- pH meters.
- Hull cells and rectifier.
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There must be a structure within the production site equipped with the means to perform the required
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- Visual aspect
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- Thickness
- Adhesion
- Corrosion resistance
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B
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The minimum test equipment must be:
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- Optical microscope
- Thickness tester
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- Salt Spray (Fog) Chamber
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If the supplier is not able to perform one or more of the tests, they shall seek support from an accredited
third party lab approved by FCA US and/or ISO-IEC 17025 certified.
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For components produced in the NAFTA market, applicators listed in Table 6 MUST be used for
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processing fasteners, and any parts that have been surface hardened, and with a tensile strength of 1040
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N/mm2 or greater, and hardness of HRC 32 or greater.
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Potential applicators seeking Engineering Approved Source List approval will be reviewed only after the
applicator has met a FCA Procurement and Supply business case per the requirements defined in
CEP.00036 (EASL Approval Review Process, Electroplated and Inorganic Coatings).
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For overseas sourcing, the first-tier part supplier is responsible for all requirements of this standard
including selecting a capable, approved applicator and demonstrating the capability of the selected
applicator to FCA Materials Engineering and Supplier Quality.
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EASL Approved Applicators are subject to an EASL Update Audit Review every 3 years. To maintain
EASL Approval Status, it is the Approved Applicator’s responsibility to meet all the requirements for the
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EASL Update Audit Review within 90 days of notification by FCA US Materials Engineering.
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An EASL approved applicator must resubmit for EASL approval if the coating process is changed.
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Materials covered by this standard shall only be purchased from those source(s) listed in this table
when processing fasteners or heat treated components.
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Acument Industries
2480 Owen Road Acid zinc Barrel
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Ferndale, MI 48430
Ajax Metal Processing
4600 Bellevue Ave Acid and alkaline zinc Barrel
Detroit, MI 48209
AMAC Enterprises, Inc.,
Acid and alkaline zinc Barrel
5909 W 130th St
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Change Level: A
B
when processing fasteners or heat treated components.
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Supplier Process type Process Description
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Parma, OH 44130
Burbank Plating Services,
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13561 Desmond St, Acid zinc Barrel and Rack
Pacoima, CA 91331
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Cadon Plating Co.,
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Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Coatings 85 – Plant C
6975 Davand Acid zinc Rack and Barrel
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Mississauga, ON L5T 1L5 ag +
Elm Plating Company
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1319 Elm Street Acid zinc Barrel
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Jackson, MI 49203
Fintex, LLC
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Romulus, MI 48174
J & M Plating,
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Rockford, IL 61109
Master Mfg.,
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Modern Plating
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Addison, IL 60101
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Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Protec Finishing Ltd.,
1820 Bonhill Rd Barrel
Acid Zinc
Mississauga, Ont., L5T 1C4
Canada
South Holland Metal Finish.
Acid Zinc Barrel
26100 S Whiting Way
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B
when processing fasteners or heat treated components.
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Supplier Process type Process Description
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Monee, IL 60449
Superior Metal Finishing,
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3510 E McNichols Acid zinc Barrel
Detroit, MI 48212
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Torcad, Ltd., Toronto,
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275 Norseman St
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Acid zinc Barrel
Toronto, Ont M8Z 2R5
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Canada
Varland Metal Service,
Acid and alkaline zinc
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Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Drawing Callout
Per FCA Italy Specification Per FCA US Specification
PS.50036
9.57405 (1), (2) PS.50036 or PS.50023 (2)***
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