FORD WSS-M98P13-C-2014 EXTERIOR PLASTIC PERFORMANCE MOLD-IN-COLOR TO BE USED WITH FORD WSS-M99P1111-A .pdf

1、ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION Date Action Revisions Rev. 42014 06 02 N Status Replaced by WSS-M98P13-D K. Mueller, NA 2013 10 14 Editorial See Summary of Revisions K. Mueller, NA 2009 11 12 Activated See Summary of Revisions K. Mueller, FNA, Global Materials Team Controlled document at www.MATS

2、 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 1 of 9 EXTERIOR PLASTIC PERFORMANCE, MOLD-IN-COLOR WSS-M98P13-C NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE This specification defines the minimum durability and performance requirements of exterior mold-in-color plastic components. 2. APPLICATION This

3、specification was released originally for exterior unpainted molded in color plastic components used in exterior subsystems including, but not exclusive to, outside rearview mirror (OSRVM), cowl grilles and leaf screens (COWLVENT), bumpers (BUMPER), radiator grilles (RADGRL), door handles (DRLT), wi

4、pers (WIPER), pick-up box liners/moldings (PUBOX), and exterior ornamentation (EXTORN). Typical methods of manufacture include injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the

5、Companys Standard Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A). 3.1.1 Materials used in all exterior systems shall withstand the assembly plant paint repair process (or be protected with shielding, etc.) without deformation, functional damage or loss of appearance or other specified physic

6、al characteristics. 3.1.2 The color/pigment loading, grain, and material of the part influences scratch performance and cleanability. Materials Engineering recommends avoiding highly geometric grains or grains with sharp edges. Reference paragraph 3.5.5. 3.1.3 The UV/process/heat stabilizers must be

7、 in the base resin from the material supplier, specifically for mold-in-color applications at the press. 3.1.4 All painted exterior components shall meet the requirements of WSS-M2P180-D or latest for rigid substrates and WSS-M2P181-C or latest for flexible substrates. 3.1.5 All electroplated exteri

8、or components shall meet the requirements of WSS-M1P83-D2/D3 or latest. 3.1.6 All exterior lighting components shall meet the requirements of WSS-M98P10-A or latest. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 9 3.2 FINISHED PARTS Unless ot

9、herwise indicated, testing must be done on actual production parts or a section of the part whenever possible. Where part dimensions limit equipment access, representative panels or plaques may be substituted for production parts. Testing must be conducted at Design Verification (DV) and Product Val

10、idation (PV) per Table 1.0, unless otherwise agreed to by Ford Materials Engineering. 3.3 APPEARANCE The color, gloss, and finish shall match the Master Appearance Sample as approved by the Design Department or shall be as specified on the engineering drawing. 3.3.1 Color (FLTM BI 109-01 Visual Asse

11、ssment) (SAE J1545, Three-Angle CMC) Shall match the Master Approved Sample color panel or the initial sample as approved by Design Center. 3.3.2 Gloss, Report (FLTM BI 110-01, ASTM D 523) As released by Engineering: A: 20 Glossmeter min 92 B: 60 Glossmeter 76 - 84 C: 60 Glossmeter 66 - 74 D: 60 Glo

12、ssmeter 58 - 66 E: 60 Glossmeter 47 - 53 F: 60 Glossmeter 33 - 38 G: 60 Glossmeter 17 - 23 H: 60 Glossmeter 7 - 13 J: 60 Glossmeter 4 - 6 K: 60 Glossmeter 2 - 4 L: 60 Glossmeter 0.5 - 2.0 N: 60 Glossmeter 1.8 - 2.4 Shall match the Master Approved Sample color panel or the initial sample as approved

13、by Design Center. 3.3.3 Mold Flow Analysis must be evaluated to validate minimization of knit/weld lines and appearance issues due to tool conditions and processing. 3.4 HEAT AGING and ENVIRONMENTAL CYCLING 3.4.1 Heat Aging Horizontal Parts or Parts Above Belt Line (A, B, C, D Pillar Appliqus, Roof

14、Rack, Leafscreen, Fixed Running Boards, Step Pads, etc.) Test Procedure: The production level part must be tested. Expose the test sample to 92 +/- 2 C in a mechanical convection oven for 16 hrs. After heat exposure, allow samples to cool to 23 +/- 2 C for a minimum of 1 hour prior to evaluation. EN

15、GINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 3 of 9 Acceptance Criteria: Unless otherwise noted, the tested part shall show no color change in excess of Grey Scale rating 4 (AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1/ISO 105-A02) when compared with the original

16、part. (A color tone shift to the yellow direction is allowed up to Grey Scale rating 4. No other tone change (e.g. pink) is allowed.) No visible cracks, blisters, softening, dulling, or evidence of material degradation when observed with the unaided eye from a distance of 300 +/- 30 mm. 3.4.2 Heat A

17、ging Vertical Parts or Parts Below Belt Line (Bodyside Molding, Rocker Molding, Wheellip Molding, etc.) Test Procedure: The production level part must be tested. Expose the test sample to 82 +/- 2 C in a mechanical convection oven for 16 hrs. After heat exposure, allow samples to cool to 23 +/- 2 C

18、for a minimum of 1 hour prior to evaluation. Acceptance Criteria: Unless otherwise noted, the tested part shall show no color change in excess of Grey Scale rating 4 (AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1/ISO 105-A02) when compared with the original part. (A color tone shift to the yellow direction is allowe

19、d up to Grey Scale rating 4. No other tone change (e.g. pink) is allowed.) No visible cracks, blisters, softening, dulling, or evidence of material degradation when observed with the unaided eye from a distance of 300 +/- 30 mm. 3.4.3 Environmental Testing All exterior parts shall meet either RG-000

20、3, BP-0008, or LS-0003, per the respective subsystem, or as otherwise agreed to by Ford Design and Release / Component Engineer. 3.5 RESISTANCE PROPERTIES 3.5.1 Resistance to Cold Impact, Bumper Cover / Fascia Only The bumper cover / fascia material must be selected from the bumpers subsystem materi

21、al strategies and comply with cold temperature requirements which are both located in EKB: https:/ For exceptions, contact Lead Engineering Vehicle Activity. 3.5.2 Resistance to Cold Impact, Cowl Vent / Leaf Screen Only (LS-0002) The cowl vent / leaf screen cold impact requirement shall follow the e

22、xisting requirement in the SDS, LS-0002. 3.5.3 Resistance to Cold Impact, All Exterior Below Beltline Mold-in-Color Parts (OR-0020) The cold impact requirement shall follow the existing requirement in the SDS, OR-0020. The operating conditions should follow steps 7 and 8. Where part geometry restric

23、ts impact locations, discuss with design and release engineer. Note: No impact test in the Exterior Ornamentation SDS for items above the beltline. 3.5.4 Resistance to Exterior Weathering (Surrogate data may be acceptable, as agreed upon by Ford Materials Engineering). ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICA

24、TION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 4 of 9 After exposure in accordance with 3.5.4.1 and/or 3.5.4.2, the material shall show no color change in excess of the specified Grey Scale rating (AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1/ISO 105-A02). In addition, there shall be no cracki

25、ng, crazing, dulling, or other deterioration. 3.5.4.1 Accelerated, Xenon Arc Weatherometer Rating 4 (SAE J2527 Atlas Water Cooled, Rotary Drum Xenon-Arc Apparatus only. Modified Type “S“ borosilicate inner and outer filters, 0.55 W/m2radiant exposure monitored at 340 nm, 3000 h total exposure (machi

26、ne time), specimen size: 60 x 60 minimum x 2.0 +/- 0.1 mm thick) A & B Gloss Materials, only Gloss retention 75% (FLTM BI 110-01) All Color Submissions Required. 3.5.4.2 Natural Weathering, New Resin Technology Only Rating 4 (SAE J1976, Procedure A) 1 & 2 year required A slight loss of gloss or chal

27、king will be allowed provided an acceptable appearance can be achieved as specified below by washing with mild detergents and water (ratio 5:95 by volume) or equivalent after the outdoor exposure only. All initial approvals may be based on the accelerated weathering exposure, pending real world outd

28、oor exposure results for final approval. 3.5.5 Resistance to Scratching (FLTM BO 162-01, 1.0 +/- 0.1 mm steel ball at 7.0 N, 6.0 N, 4.5 N, 3.0 N and 2.0 N) Grained sample cut from production part Load: 2N Scratch: Rating 2 max Marring: Rating 2 max Load: 7N Whitening/Color Change: Rating 1 max A & B

29、 Gloss Materials, only, sample cut from production part Load: 2N Scratch: Rating 2 max Marring: Rating 2 max Note: If the results are disputed, contact the appropriate Ford Materials Engineer for ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 5 of

30、9 evaluation. 3.5.6 Resistance to Mar A & B gloss materials only with a smooth surface (FLTM BI 161-01) 70% Gloss Retention No Visual Gloss Change at all Angles 3.5.7 Chemical Resistance Production representative materials specific to the application should be used for the following tests. 3.5.7.1 R

31、esistance to Incidental Fluid Spotting, Vertical Surfaces Only (FLTM BI 168-01, Method B. Reference Appendix 1.0 for the test fluids to be used per application). No color change in excess of Grey Scale rating of 4-5 (AATCC Evaluation procedure1/ISO 105-A02), surface distortion, dulling, or permanent

32、 softening permitted. 3.5.7.2 Resistance to Incidental Fluid Spotting, Horizontal Surfaces Only (FLTM BI 113-01. Reference Appendix 1.0 for the test fluids to be used per application). No color change in excess of Grey Scale rating of 4-5 (AATCC Evaluation procedure1/ISO 105-A02), surface distortion

33、, dulling, or permanent softening permitted. 3.5.7.3 Resistance to Stress Cracking No cracking or crazing (FLTM BO 127-03) Note: Include resistance to stress cracking when used in contact with other materials, such as, oil, grease, cleaners, gasketing, plasticizers, and elastomers. Not applicable wh

34、en the part is not in contact with these other materials. Note: Test not applicable for polyolefin materials. 3.5.7.4 Resistance to Water and Soap Spotting (FLTM BI 113-01) No color change in excess of Gray Scale rating of 4-5 (AATCC Evaluation procedure1/ISO 105-A02), surface distortion or permanen

35、t softening permitted. 3.5.8 Resistance to Road Asphalt Staining, maximum 1.5 E (For uncoated PVC applications below the beltline, only) Prepare a solution of 50% asphalt cement and 50% unleaded gasoline. Dip the test specimen in the solution for 10 seconds. Suspend specimen for 15 minutes allowing

36、the solution to drain/evaporate. Clean specimen thoroughly with naphtha. Use an untested portion of the part as the control. Before and after staining, measure the color per SAE J1545, CIELAB color space, 10 observer, illuminant C, specular included. Calculate E. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION W

37、SS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 6 of 9 NOTE: A part that fails this test must be coated with an appropriate clear coat and retested. 3.6 CO-INJECTION and MULTI-INJECTION MOLDING Report Failure Mode and (Bond Tear Strength: DVM-0007-DY) Maximum Load to Failure Any succe

38、ssful attempt to separate the components of co-injected or multi-injected parts must result in cohesive failure only. Any adhesive failure will be cause for rejection. 4. GENERAL INFORMATION This information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of this

39、 specification. Contact for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications. 5 SUMMARY OF REVISIONS Editorial 2013 10 14 Updated link in section 3.5.1 Resistance to Cold Impact, Bumper Cover / Fascia Only Revised 2012-02-07 Clarified 3.1 Clarified 3.3 Clarified 3.5.1 Clarified 3.5.4 Correc

40、ted 3.5.5 to be common with WSS-M2P181-Latest Removed Residual Stress Test Moved Limitations to Requirements section Removed lighting components from Appendix Revised 2010-06-17: Clarified Paragraph 3.5.3. Modified Appendix 1.0 Changed from suffix B Added 2.1.3, 3.3.3. Clarified 2.1, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5.7

41、.3. Added Paragraph 3.5.6, Resistance to Mar for A&B Gloss Materials. Suffix Bump: WSS-M98P13-C. Paragraph 3.4 revised Heat Aging and Environmental Cycling to be tested at component level. System/Buck/Vehicle level testing is captured in the exterior SDS. Paragraph 3.5.5 revised to include new scrat

42、ch test method. Table 1.0 revised to clarify test sample size. Appendix 1.0 revised to include pillar appliqus & rear appliqus, eliminate Volvo information and clarify gasoline testing. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 7 of 9 TABLE 1.

43、0: DV/PV Requirements Sample Size / Material Lot Required for each Color To be done at DV Testing To be done at PV Testing 3.4.2 Heat Aging 3.4.2.1 3.4.2.2 1 Production Part No X * 3.4.3 Environmental Testing Per Relevant SDS No X * 3.5.1 Resistance to Cold Impact, Bumper Cover / Fascia Only See Mat

44、erial Specification No (Surrogate data may be acceptable) X 3.5.2 Resistance to Cold Impact, Cowl Vent / Leaf Screen Only Per Relevant SDS No (Select color with the highest % of pigment loading) X * 3.5.3 Resistance to Cold Impact, All Exterior Mold-in-Color Parts not captured in 3.5.1 & 3.5.2 Per R

45、elevant SDS No (Select color with the highest % of pigment loading) X * 3.5.4 Resistance to Exterior Weathering 1 Yes (Surrogate data may be acceptable) X 3.5.5 Resistance to Scratching 3/grain/color Yes X 3.5.6 Resistance to Mar 3/color Yes X X 3.5.7 Chemical Resistance 3.5.7.1 3.5.7.2 3.5.7.3 3.5.

46、7.4 3 each, when applicable No (Surrogate data may be acceptable) X 3.5.8 Resistance to Road Asphalt Staining 3 Yes (Surrogate data may be acceptable) X 3.6 Co-injection or Mulit- injection Molding 3 No X X * = If DV did not test production representative processed parts, PV testing required. X = Re

47、quired ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 8 of 9 Appendix 1.0 Chemical Requirements List / Zoning Diagram Location Lower Front of Vehicle Parts Bumper Grille Emblems Lower Valence / Chin Spoiler Fluids Coolant Oil Brake Fluid Screenwash

48、 / Windshield Wash Fluid Bug & Tar Remover Isopropyl alcohol 1:1 water Multipurpose Cleaner Location Near to Glass Parts Plenum / Cowl Vent / Leaf Screen Pillar Cappings / Appliqus Wipers Antenna Mirrors Rear Appliqu Fluids Screenwash / Windshield Wash Fluid Glass Cleaner Isopropyl alcohol 1:1 water

49、 Multipurpose Cleaner Location Below Beltline Parts Cladding Rocker Panel Tire Spoilers/Mud Guards Fluids Bug & Tar Remover Isopropyl alcohol 1:1 water Multipurpose Cleaner ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M98P13-C Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 9 of 9 Location Remaining Areas Parts Rear Bumper Spoile