MIL-DTL-14656B (ARMY)
TABLE II. In-process inspection.
RQM'T PARAGRAPH
REQUIREMENT, OPERATION, OR ASSEMBLY
Nickel underplating of buckle components
3.7.2 T
Gold plating of buckle components
3.7.3
Soldering of screw posts or rivets to back of
3.7.4, 3..4.1
insignia (Type II buckle)
Thickness of metal for buckle plate (Type II buckle)
Dwg B-6-6
Thickness of metal for insignia (Type II buckle)
3.9
T Testing shall be standard commercial. In case of a dispute, testing shall be in accordance
with ASTM-B487.
4.3.3. End item inspections and tests.
4.3.3.1 Visual examination of buckles. Examination of buckles for defects in finish,
design, material, construction, workmanship, and marking shall be made using Table III.
Examination shall be made at a distance of approximately 18-24 inches with illumination
equal to average daylight and arranged so as to avoid as much reflected light as possible.
Defects designated by an asterisk (T) shall be classified as critical when seriously affecting
appearance or serviceability and minor when affecting appearance or serviceability but not
seriously. The product unit for the examinations shall be one completely fabricated buckle.
Sampling for inspections shall be as specified in 4.1.b.
TABLE III Defects.
EXAMINE
DEFECT
CLASSIFICATION
CRITICAL
(T)
MINOR
Color & finish
Color & finish of buckle does not compare
favorably with the standard sample and/or
T
the requirements of the specification ..........
Pits, scale, pin holes, crack, rupture,
T
segregation, or foreign inclusion ...............
T
Buff, drag, or cloudy finish .........................
Any plated area cut-through, shaded,
peeled, or blistered ................................
X
T
Discoloration such as spot, stain, or speck ...
T
Not clean; foreign matter imbedded ............
Plating
Not gold plated .......................................
X
Not gold plating required by spec or contract .
X
Not nickel underplated ..............................
X
Not type required by the contract.................
X
Not smooth, continuous, or adherent ...........
X
Cut through or porous ..............................
X
Design
Details altered, does not conform to
Government hub or drawing .....................
X
Any detail struck over resulting in
double impression ..................................
X
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