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3.4.11.2 Marking method. All characters shall be permanent using best commercial
practices for laser engraving.
3.5 Environmental. Identification devices covered by this specification shall be capable of
passing the tests specified in 4.3
3.6 Workmanship. The manufacture of the identification devices covered by this
specification shall be representative of the best commercial practices and shall conform to the
specification for the type involved.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspection. When specified in the contract or purchase order, the
inspection requirements specified herein are classified as conformance inspections (see 4.1.1).
4.1.1 Conformance inspection. Identification devices shall meet or exceed the test
requirements specified herein but the tests need not be performed unless specified in the contract
or purchase order. When testing is specified, the following shall apply (see 6.2).
4.1.2 Lot. All identification devices of the same type, style and size offered for delivery at
one time shall be considered a lot for purposes of inspection.
4.1.3 Sampling for examination. A random sample of identification devices shall be selected
from each lot in accordance with ANSI-Z1.4 inspection level III (see 6.2).
4.1.4 Sampling for tests. A random sample of identification devices shall be selected from a
lot in accordance with ANSI-Z1.4 inspection level S-4. Tests shall be as specified in 4.3,
completed for the initial lot, and once every six months (see 6.2).
4.2 Examination. Each of the sample items, selected per 4.1.3, shall be examined for
compliance with the requirements of this document. Examination shall be conducted as specified
in table III. Any item in the sample containing one or more defects shall be rejected.
4.3 Test procedure. Each of the samples of a specific type selected in accordance with 4.1.4
shall be subjected to all of the tests specified in table IV for that type. A completely marked item
shall be considered a unit of product for testing purposes. Test specimens of adhesive backed
plates and types K1 and K2 bands shall be secured to a replica of the surface on which they will
be mounted, or the cable to which they will be attached during normal use. If any sample fails to
conform to any test, the lot represented by the sample shall be rejected (see 6.2).
4.3.1 Deterioration. Deterioration tests shall consist of the tests specified in 4.3.1.1 through
4.3.1.11. Evidence of flaking, peeling, dissolving, distorting, softening, presence of oxidation,
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