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Abstract

Specifies the test method for the measurement of dry film thickness of coating films by microscopic observation of a precision-cut shallow-angle crater in the coating film.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard specifies a method for determining the measurement of dry film thickness of coating films by microscopic observation of a precision-cut shallow-angle crater in the coating film.
The substrate may be any rigid, metallic material, for example, cold-rolled steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, aluminium, etc. The substrate should be planar.
Variations in the surface profile of the substrate may result in non-representative organic coating thickness readings. This condition may exist over substrates such as hot-dip, coated steel sheet. This is true of all precision cut methods that are used to determine dry film thickness of organic coatings.
This method is only valid for coating thicknesses between 0 to 90 µm, for measurements of films greater than 90 µm but less than 1575 µm, a 45° borer may be used in accordance with this test method.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/04/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/04/2017
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Committee	MT-009
Supersedes	DR 06290 CP