ASTM_F_1178_-_11_2015.pdf

Designation:F117811(Reapproved 2015)An American National StandardStandard Specification forPerformance of Enameling System,Baking,Metal JoinerWork and Furniture1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1178;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the performance of a bakingprimer and enamel on metal for use on fabricated metalproducts,including marine furniture and joiner work.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The metric(SI)units,given in parentheses,are forinformation only.1.3 Painting facilities shall comply with all applicableFederal and State regulations regarding emissions and wastedisposal.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A1008/A1008M Specification for Steel,Sheet,Cold-Rolled,Carbon,Structural,High-Strength Low-Alloy,High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability,SolutionHardened,and Bake HardenableA653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet,Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated(Galvannealed)by the Hot-Dip ProcessB117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusB209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloySheet and PlateD522 Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of AttachedOrganic CoatingsD1186 Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement ofDry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied toa Ferrous Base(Withdrawn 2006)3D1400 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of DryFilm Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to aNonferrous Metal Base(Withdrawn 2006)3D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestD3363 Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test2.2 American Institute of Steel Construction Manual:4AISC Wire and Sheet Metal Gages Equivalent Thickness inDecimals of an Inch,U.S.Standard Gauge(USSG)forUncoated Hot and Cold Rolled Sheets and GalvanizedSheet Gage(GSG)for Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated Sheets2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:540 CFR 60 Subpart EEStandard of Performance for Sur-face Coating of Metal Furniture3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 air dry touch-up enamelan air drying enamel thatmatches the factory applied enamel in color and gloss and iscompatible with it.3.1.2 baking finishan enamel that requires baking attemperatures above 150F(65C)for the development ofdesired properties.3.1.3 blisteran enclosed raised spot on the paint surfacecaused by moisture or solvent trapped under the surface.3.1.4 cleaningthe first phase of the metal pretreatmentprior to painting.3.1.5 cureto condense or polymerize a material byheating,resulting in the full development of desired properties.3.1.6 degreasingto remove grease from a surface usingchemical solvent,steam or other method.See cleaning.3.1.7 dry film thickness(DFT)the actual thickness of thecured paint system.It is measured in mils or thousandths of aninch,that is,0.001 in.(25.4 m).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.01 onStructures.Current edition approved Oct.1,2015.Published October 2015.Originallyapproved in 1988.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1178 11.DOI:10.1520/F1178-11R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American Institute of Steel Construction(AISC),One E.Wacker Dr.,Suite 700,Chicago,IL 60601-2001,http:/www.aisc.org.5Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.8 enamela paint characterized by the ability to form anespecially smooth film.3.1.9 galvanized steelzinc coated steel sheet in confor-mance with Specification A653/A653M,Coating DesignationA1.3.1.10 glossthe degree to which a painted surface reflectslight.3.1.11 joiner workdoors,frames,ceilings,bulkheads,window casings,and all trim pieces in accommodation spacesaboard ship.3.1.12 low glossfinish that shows a gloss of 25 to 35 whenmeasured with 60 glossmeter.A ceiling gloss is 6 to 16 whenmeasured the same way.3.1.13 pretreatmentusually restricted to mean the chem