1、 FORD LABORATORY TEST METHOD BI 003-07 Date Action Revisions 2001 03 02 Revised Editorial no technical change A. Cockman 1992 06 08 Printed copies are uncontrolled Page 1 of 2 Copyright 2001, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. PREPARATION OF CAST IRON PANELS FOR PAINT TEST Application This procedure def
2、ines the method of pouring and preparing cast iron panels which are to be used for paint tests. Equipment Required Pattern (3 x 6 x 1/4 inch) Cast in sand. Blast Cabinet Hand blast cabinet with production foundry grit. GAR Visual Comparator G-6 Grit Surface Comparator. Source: Hodgson-Geisler Co. De
3、troit, Michigan Conditioning and Test Conditions All test values indicated herein are based on material conditioned in a controlled atmosphere of 23 +/- 2 C and 50 +/- 5 % relative humidity for not less than 24 h prior to testing and tested under the same conditions unless otherwise specified. FORD
4、LABORATORY TEST METHOD BI 003-07 Page 2 of 2 Copyright 2001, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. Procedure 1. Panels are to be poured of cast iron (Grade “B“ iron preferred). 2. Iron is to be inoculated with graphite to inhibit chill. (1/4 inch chill permitted outside edges only. 3. Surface of panels is
5、to be “as cast“, no pattern washes permitted. 4. Grit blast panels with production grit to obtain a finish visually equivalent to the 1000 rating on the GAR visual comparator. 5. Drill 1/4 inch diameter hole at top of panel. Chemicals, materials, parts, and equipment referenced in this document must be used and handled properly. Each party is responsible for determining proper use and handling in its facilities.
