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Description / Abstract:
This specification describes the requirements for engine
component decorative graphics.
Material Description. Materials shall be
classified by Types to identify material construction and
properties. Type A shall be hot stamp foils, and Type B shall be
ink pad printing.
Type A - Hot Stamp Foils. Foils generally
consist of a thin carrier strip of acetate, cellophane, or
polyester film (depending on application), a release coat, a color,
or metallized coat, and a sizing coat (adhesive). When applied to
parts, such products are sometimes called hot stamped coatings or
finishes, or just "hot stamps".
Type B - Ink Pad Printing. Pad printing is
generally accomplished by adding a graphic design to the substrate
using an epoxy ink.
Typical Applications. Where decorative graphics
are desired on the powertrain.