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PROCESS AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Process Specification

01-06-12

Marking with Indelible Ink

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Process Specification
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Marking with Indelible Ink 80-T-39-0132
Issue: 02/2014
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CONTENTS
1 Scope and Application
2 Related Documents
3 Prerequisites
All directives are originally compiled, checked and
4 Materials and Equipment approved in the German language.
5 Process In case of discrepancies which could result from
6 Quality Assurance possible translation errors or wrong interpretation
7 Safety and Health of the English text, the German version of these
directives shall always be binding.
8 Process Flow Chart

Data Sheet 1: Inks for Printers

Data Sheet 2: Markers for Marking by Hand
Data Sheet 3: Ink for Stamps
Data Sheet 4: Not applicable

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1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION

This process specification describes the permanent and non-permanent marking of components,
semi-finished products etc. with indelible ink. The marking method covered by this specification is
applied in the incoming goods and production departments. The ink can be applied by rubber stamp,
brush, marker or by spraying (INK-JET method).

Permanent identification

In case of surfaces which are subsequently paint-coated, the ink must ”bleed through” and be visible
on the surface. The ink will only ”bleed through“ if the thickness of the paint coat is ” 45 —m. If the ink
does not bleed through, the marking process must be repeated.

No permanent identification shall be applied on the following surfaces and/or components:

x on bearing surfaces, mating surfaces and skin panel exteriors,

x on the visible side of linings,
x on bolts and screws, (except for the head surfaces)
x in the immediate vicinity of rivet and screw holes.

Please note: Identification of pipes is done in accordance with 80-T-39-1020.

2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
I A1056
80-T-35-0014
Identification & Marking of Aircraft Items Requirements
Cleaning with Organic Solvents (Cold Cleaning Agents)
80-T-35-5218 Application of Elastic Protective Coatings
80-T-39-1020 Application of Identification Markings on Pipes
AP2039 Technical Qualification of Materials and Semi-finished Products
AP2234 Capture of New Needs and Pre-Qualification of Materials, Parts and Processes

3 PREREQUISITES
3.1 Design documents
The type of marking (method), the location of identification and the symbols to be used shall be
specified. It must also be stated whether the identification has to be protected against synthetic
hydraulic fluid (see 5.3).

3.2 Personnel
Personnel carrying out the work must be trained and familiar with the materials used as well as with
the contents of this process specification.

4 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Only the inks and paints specified in the data sheets of this process specification may be used.

If other products are needed, they must be approved per AP2039 and AP2234.

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5 PROCESS
5.1 Cleaning of the identification location
The areas to be identified must be clean and free from grease prior to applying the identification. If
necessary, clean with cold cleaning agent per 80-T-35-0014.

Please note: For cleaning of chemical/galvanic surface protection with organic solvents, observe the
limitation defined in process specification 80-T-35-0014.

5.2 Marking
The color of markings must provide a clear contrast against the background. The following colors are
used:

Color Application
black/blue for light background

white/yellow for dark background

red only for application of code during incoming inspection

5.3 Protection of identification

The following shall be observed to protect the identification, especially in areas exposed to synthetic
hydraulic fluid:

1. Do not apply the marking ink too thickly.

2. An application of a colorless topcoat is possible only if the identification is indelible (see

Data Sheet 1). For approved products, see 80-T-35-5218.

3. When applying identifications to surfaces with completed surface protection, allowance

must be made for the fact that the identification is resistant to synthetic hydraulic fluids
only after several days or that it is only conditionally resistant to such fluids (see Data
Sheet 1).

4. Protect the identification by a colorless topcoat (see 2) to prevent the identification from
becoming illegible during pressure testing of pipes due to the influence of synthetic
hydraulic fluid.

5.4 Removal of identification

Invalid or incorrect marking ink can be removed or made illegible as follows:

- Marking ink (which has not yet dried) can be removed with organic solvent per 80-T-35-0014.

- Make illegible by means of an X or cross out and possibly write the new marking on top of the
old one.

- Coat with appropriate primer or topcoat (only if adhesion of varnish on identification is

ensured).

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6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Unless otherwise specified in process- or component-specific design, manufacturing or QA
documents, the competent organization unit shall ensure that the following measures are taken:

I For inspection of identification and marking, see A1056.

In addition, the marking shall satisfy the following requirements:

- The marking must be clear and easily legible and show a good contrast with the background.

- The marking must adhere well to the support (check by wiping test).

Inspection of the marking is confirmed in the operation sheet.

7 SAFETY AND HEALTH

Apply the local safety regulations.

It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

8 PROCESS FLOW CHART

Not applicable.

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 Alpha Jet Ink BT
Fast Dry 1240 10441 1)
BK0101 + + Imaje Ink 79000-00004
Types of ink + W52-100/K1
0121 Make up Alpha Jet Solvent BT 5135E Ink
Solvent 1512
10441 S

Color black black black black black white

Previous issue: 12/2011

LINX
- Inks for Printers -

Dealer/ Beschriftungstechnik Paul Leibinger

Chromos Technologies, Wiedenbach Imaje S. A.
Manufacturer Frank Gärtner GmbH & Co.KG
Process Specification

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water-resistant
Marking with Indelible Ink

indelible ” 1 minute indelible indelible < 1 minute

resistant to alcohols and hydrocarbons

not resistant to
Characteristics resistant to synthetic hydraulic fluid only if non- not resistant to synthetic hydraulic fluids
synthetic hydraulic
hardened PUR topcoat is marked within 10 and to cleaning agents containing
fluid and organic
hours after varnishing ketone and ester
solvents
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can be painted with primer and topcoat

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bleeds slightly through

bleeds through PUR topcoat -- --
PUR topcoat
not suited for amorphous thermoplastics (e.g. acrylic glass and polycarbonates) (may Only for
Notes
cause stress cracks) polyetherimide
PROCESS AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

marking of components
permanent marking of components in areas where skydrol
Application Marking of components
might leak - to be protected with clear coat per 5.3 of basic
specification
1) The product is also distributed by the supplier KBA-Metronic GmbH under the following article no.:
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- Ink for Alpha Jet : 1006.8244

- Solvent for Alpha Jet: 1006.8306 or 1006.8325
Issue: 02/2014
Data Sheet 1

others without explicit authorization is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages.
Please note: The products (ink/solvent) by Gärtner are identical with the products by Metronic.

The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to
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Data Sheet 2
- Markers for Marking by Hand - Issue: 12/2011
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EDDING BALL PAINT STABILO-OH

Designation EDDING 3000
750, 751, 780 MARKER Pen 841/842/843
Color white,
silver,
gold black,
and all red, blue and
yellow black
colors all colors providing
providing sufficient sufficient contrast
contrast with CFRP
components
EDDING AG, EDDING AG, Claus A. Seif,
Manufacturer Schwan-STABILO
Ahrensburg Ahrensburg Hamburg
resistant to ethanol,
isopropanol, resistant to light
skykleen 1000͒͒cond grinding,
water-resistant, drying
itionally resistant to weather- bleeds through
immediately, indelible,
Skydrol͒͒not proof thin layers, diffuses well
Characteristics not resistant to
resistant to MEK, (for storage in not completely
synthetic hydraulic
white spirit and outside) netted paint coats,
fluid
application of removal of identification
temporary corrosion by use of MEK
protection
on CFRP components
for permanent
identification only, if identification of
identification of semi- permanent identification
Application contact with Skydrol semi-finished
finished products of painted components
and temporary products (plates)
corrosion preventative
is excluded
for thermoplastics
(e.g. acrylic glass and
Remarks polycarbonates)
(may cause stress
cracks)

Previous issue:10/2006
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Data Sheet 3
- Ink for Stamps - Issue: 04/06
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Types of Ink Stamp color 84

Color black
Manufacturer Pelikan
Characteristics water-resistant
indelible
not resistant to synthetic hydraulic fluid;
resistant to white spirit;
not or conditionally resistant to other cleaning agents
Remarks not suited for amorphous thermoplastics (e.g. acrylic glass and
polycarbonates) (may cause stress cracks)
Application • non-permanent identification of components
• permanent identification to be protected with clear coat per 5.3 of the
process specification (as it is not resistant to synthetic hydraulic fluids)

Earlier issue: 09/05

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