1、 WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS General Specification GMW14573 Global Performance Requirements for Labels Copyright 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved April 2012 Originating Department: North American Engineering Standards Page 1 of 16 1 Introduction Note: Nothing in this standard supe
2、rcedes applicable laws and regulations. Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence. 1.1 Scope. This standard defines the requirements and strategy for labels on GM vehicles sold worldwide. Labels required in this standard are
3、intended to convey information as well as to comply with legal requirements, product liability requirements, or information necessary for the handling of the vehicle throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle. A label is a message applied to a vehicle or component that warns, informs, or instructs. Any
4、 message other than specifications, bar codes, or identification marks is classified as a label. Labels that are installed solely as manufacturing aids are not covered by this document. Wherever possible, label messages should be integrated into the component; e.g., embossed, debossed, pad printed,
5、laser etched, scribed, silk screened; to eliminate the need for a unique label part number and assembly operation. This standard addresses the performance requirements for pressure sensitive adhesive, in mold, and heat applied labels. 1.2 Mission/Theme. Not applicable. 1.3 Classification. All labels
6、 are categorized by a label classification system that relates to the specific position of a label. The label classification system defines different sets of functional requirements specified in this standard (refer to 3.2.1). Main parameters are label location, exposure to ultraviolet rays, and exp
7、osure to fluids. 1.3.1 Additionally, special label characteristics may be defined as follows: x Characteristic: Self Destruct (SD) The label shall break into small pieces upon removal. x Characteristic: Tamper Evident (TE) The label shall delaminate and leave an adhesive footprint on the substrate m
8、aterial upon removal. x Characteristic: Integrated (INT) The label cannot be removed without destroying or defacing the substrate (e.g., heat applied labels and in-mold labels). 1.3.2 All label validation testing shall be performed on production intent labels located on production intent components,
9、 installed using the production process. 1.3.3 The responsible GM release engineer is solely responsible to determine which label classification is valid. The label classification will be part of the release drawing/CG605. 2 References Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless o
10、therwise specified. 2.1 External Standards/Specifications. ISO-X12 ISO/IEC 15415 ISO 105-A02 BS EN590 ISO 5084 SAE J2527 ISO 8510-2 Copyright General Motors Company Provided by IHS under license with General Motors CompanyNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS
11、-,-,-GM WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS GMW14573 Copyright 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved April 2012 Page 2 of 16 2.2 GM Standards/Specifications. 9981285 GMW14162 9984168 GMW14333 9986200 GMW14444 B 040 1990 GMW14729 GM9531P GMW14797 GME L0004 GMW14829 GME 14090 GMW14872 GMW3010 GM
12、W15010 GMW3059 GMW15548 GMW3208 GMW15891 GMW3356 GMW16331 GMW14125 GMW16444 GMW14141 2.3 Additional References. x CG605 CLC-PDT Label Specification and Approval Form x International Material Data System (IMDS) at http:/ 3 Requirements 3.1 Functional Requirements. The functional requirements define t
13、he quality of the label when delivered to the customer. 3.1.1 The release artwork/drawings are created in Adobe Illustrator. The supplier shall be able to read the following formats: Adobe Illustrator file (.ai), Portable Document Format file (PDF), Encapsulated PostScript file (EPS) or Computer Gra
14、phics Metafile (CGM). The supplier shall contact the responsible GM Release Engineer for artwork/drawing. 3.1.2 The label shall fulfill the specific layout shown on the artwork/drawing released by the responsible GM engineer (Release Drawing). The responsible GM engineer assesses the quality, colors
15、, symbols, and verbiage of the label. In case of any conflict, the file (.ai) is the master file that will be used to assess the quality of the part. The supplier shall obtain approval by the responsible GM engineer, using the Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) process, prior to shipment of la
16、bels for use on GM products. 3.1.3 Colors are defined by Pantone color matching system, Deutsches Institut fr Gtesicherung und Kennzeichnung e.V. (RAL) or, for white color, Natural Color System (NCS). For gold and silver colors, the responsible GM Release Engineer will define reference samples and/o
17、r boundary samples. The responsible GM Release Engineer is the final arbiter to approve label color. 3.1.4 Prior to the supplier making any changes to material or processing of a released label, the supplier shall inform and get approval from the responsible GM Release Engineer and shall wait for th
18、eir approval. All changes must follow the PPAP process. 3.1.5 The supplier is responsible to perform Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA). In case of a critical item, the supplier is responsible to contact and inform the responsible GM Releas
19、e Engineer. Furthermore, on request of the responsible GM Release Engineer the supplier shall provide the complete FMEA documentation. 3.1.6 The supplier shall identify opportunities for cost reduction. The supplier shall support all activities to reduce product cost and total system cost. 3.1.7 Sup
20、plier Technical Representative. 3.1.7.1 The supplier shall nominate a technical representative responsible to coordinate all project items and be able to support findings of technical solution. 3.1.7.2 The technical representative must be located in the country where the part will be designed or eng
21、ineered or released. Upon request by the responsible GM Release Engineer, the technical representative must be present, within one (1) day, in project meetings at the location where the part is released. Copyright General Motors Company Provided by IHS under license with General Motors CompanyNot fo
22、r ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-GM WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS GMW14573 Copyright 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved April 2012 Page 3 of 16 3.1.7.3 The representative shall support express shipment of samples and materials. The GM Releas
23、e Engineer will provide production intent parts of the substrate (if available) for product validation testing upon request by the supplier. The GM Release Engineer will ship the parts to the representative. 3.1.8 Other Requirements. 3.1.8.1 Label Quality. The requirements to ensure label quality th
24、roughout the useful life of the vehicle are defined in 3.5 of this document. 3.1.8.2 Material Requirements. Functional requirements are independent of materials. Specific material requirements are defined in 3.9 of this document. The supplier is responsible to choose the appropriate materials, adhes
25、ive and, if printed by the supplier, the printing process. 3.2 System/Subsystem/Component/Part Definition. 3.2.1 Label Classification. 3.2.1.1 Engine Compartment Labels (A). 3.2.1.1.1 Labels are inside the engine compartment. 3.2.1.1.2 Labels of this type shall not be mounted on the engine block. (S
26、ee classification G for engine block labels.) 3.2.1.1.3 Examples include labels on painted sheet metal, plastic covers, batteries, or fluid containers. 3.2.1.2 Exposed Exterior Labels (B). 3.2.1.2.1 The position of the label is visible, outside of the body. 3.2.1.2.2 Examples include Trailer Hitch L
27、abel, Pick-up Bed Liner Label, and Luggage/Ski Rack Loading Label. 3.2.1.3 Intermittently Exposed Exterior Labels (C). 3.2.1.3.1 Labels are positioned outside of the rubber seals, only visible with a door opened. 3.2.1.3.2 Examples include labels on the door pillars and labels inside the fuel filler
28、 door. 3.2.1.4 Exposed Interior Labels (D). 3.2.1.4.1 Labels are positioned inside the vehicle and exposed to sunlight, positioned inside the rubber seals. 3.2.1.4.2 This classification of labels includes exposed labels and labels on the outside surface (show side) of the sun visor. 3.2.1.4.3 Exampl
29、es include Airbag Sun Visor Labels, Utility Vehicle Handling Labels, Seat Belt Labels, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 3.2.1.4.4 Other permanent labels exposed on the interior are sewn on labels. These labels may be made from polyester, polyolefin or polyethylene. 3.2.1.4.4.1 Tensile Streng
30、th of label fabrics when tested to GMW3010 must exceed 21 N/100 cm when tested in machine direction. 3.2.1.4.4.2 Thickness of the sewn on labels must have a thickness of 0.17 0.2 mm when measured per ISO 5084. 3.2.1.4.4.3 Color Crocking for sewn on labels when tested to ISO-X12, shall be greater tha
31、n four (4) when compared against the International Organization of Standards (ISO) grey scale after 10 strokes both wet and dry. 3.2.1.4.4.4 Dye Migration of sewn on labels shall be four (4) or greater when compared to the grey scale after testing to GMW14141. 3.2.1.4.4.5 Adhesion tests, temperature
32、 cycling, humidity and repositionability testing may be omitted for sewn on labels. All other requirements for interior (D) labels must be met. 3.2.1.5 Non-Exposed Interior Labels (E). 3.2.1.5.1 Labels are inside the vehicle but not regularly exposed to sunlight, positioned inside the rubber seals.
33、3.2.1.5.2 This classification of labels includes non-exposed labels and sun visor labels exposed only by folding down the sun visor or opening the door. 3.2.1.5.3 Examples include labels on inner surface (stowed side) of the sun visor, and labels inside stowage compartments. 3.2.1.6 Exposed Interior
34、 Labels Temporary (F). 3.2.1.6.1 Labels are positioned inside the vehicle and exposed to sunlight, positioned inside the rubber seals. Copyright General Motors Company Provided by IHS under license with General Motors CompanyNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from
35、IHS-,-,-GM WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING STANDARDS GMW14573 Copyright 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved April 2012 Page 4 of 16 3.2.1.6.2 Removable adhesives are used or other temporary attachment methods. 3.2.1.6.3 Examples include Price Labels, Mileage Accumulation Labels, and Airbag Hang Ta
36、gs. 3.2.1.7 Engine/Transmission Labels (G). 3.2.1.7.1 Labels are adhered directly to the engine block or transmission. 3.2.1.7.2 Examples include Engine Identification Labels and Transmission Identification Labels. 3.2.1.8 Exposed Exterior Labels Temporary (H). 3.2.1.8.1 Labels are positioned outsid
37、e the vehicle and exposed to sunlight. Labels may be adhered directly to Class A painted surfaces. 3.2.1.8.2 Examples include Fuel Door Instruction Labels and Do Not Open Labels. 3.2.2 Interfaces. 3.2.2.1 Mounting Surface. 3.2.2.1.1 The label material and adhesive must be selected to adhere to the s
38、pecified mounting surface or substrate taking into consideration material graining and surface geometry. The supplier must be aware, especially for a major facelift program, that during the development of the components the mounting surface may change. This is valid even until shortly before start o
39、f saleable vehicles. 3.2.2.1.2 Surface to which label is to be applied should be cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol or a 1:1 solution of deionized water and isopropyl alcohol. 3.2.2.1.3 The label and adhesive must be compatible with the surface to which it is applied. The adhesive layer must not blee
40、d after application. 3.2.2.2 Physical Interfaces. 3.2.2.2.1 Substrate. The supplier can request details about the mounting surface or substrate from the responsible GM engineer. The intended substrate material is provided on the drawing/CG605 and is shown in the math. For PPAP submission, all valida
41、tion testing shall be performed on production intent labels located on production intent components, installed using the production process. Relocation of label on a different substrate warrants revalidation. 3.2.2.2.2 Location. Labels shall not be located in areas where label surface will interfere
42、 with any type of seal or where constant contact with an abrasive source may be encountered. 3.2.2.2.3 Dimensions, Dimensional Fits. The position and the mounting requirements for the labels are defined by the specific Vehicle Assembly Structure (VAS) or Installation drawings (covers also interface
43、drawings), created in Unigraphics (UG) format. 3.3 Adhesion Requirements. Label material approved to this specification, which contain pressure sensitive adhesives, must meet adhesion requirements for given classification, as specified in 4.7, when tested over polypropylene substrates per GMW15548 (
44、for Development Only). 3.4 Integration Requirements. 3.4.1 Harmony/Human Factors (Styling). The graphic design (styling) is defined on the release drawing/.ai file. 3.4.2 Recycling/Recovery. Refer to 3.9.5. 3.4.2.1 Design of Recyclable/Recoverable Systems. The label material should be chosen for rec
45、yclability. 3.5 Dependability. Dependability, as it relates to Quality, Reliability, and Durability (QRD), is the ability of the subsystem to function during its target life within the performance levels specified in this standard. 3.5.1 Target Life. 3.5.1.1 The target life of the labels shall be mi
46、nimum 15 years for all regulated permanent labels. 3.5.1.2 The target life of temporary labels shall be 1 year. 3.5.1.3 The target life requirement of the vehicle shall cover all usual environmental conditions and all common usage by the customer. 3.5.1.4 The target life requirement for the label sh
47、all also cover normal deterioration of the mounting surface and its material. 3.5.2 Supplier Responsibility. Copyright General Motors Company Provided by IHS under license with General Motors CompanyNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-GM WORLDWIDE ENGIN
48、EERING STANDARDS GMW14573 Copyright 2012 General Motors Company All Rights Reserved April 2012 Page 5 of 16 3.5.2.1 The supplier is responsible to choose the material and adhesive, so that the labels fulfill all requirements for the lifetime of the vehicle. 3.5.2.2 The supplier shall demonstrate thr
49、ough testing and analysis that the labels fulfill the minimum requirements of the target life. 3.5.2.3 The supplier shall fulfill all legal requirements, standards, norms, GM specifications related to the specific label and consumer organization recommendations regarding all special tests therein. 3.5.2.4 The labels shall pass all Product Validation (PV) tests specified in the GM Label Product Validation Test Matrix (Table A1). The suppl
