Standards

• ASTM D3359 Standard Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Daimler Chrysler LP-463PB-15-01 Adhesion and Toughness
• Ford Motor Company BI 106-01 Paint Adhesion Test
• General Motors GM9071P Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes
  

Coating/Plating Thickness Measurement

Thickness Measurement (Including ASTM B499, ASTM B568, GM 4260P, etc.):
Assured Testing Services employs two non-destructive methods to measure the thickness of coatings or platings over a substrate. The Magnetic Induction Method measures a non-magnetic paint over a magnetic substrate. The Magnetic Induction Method is used for thicker coatings of 1-3 mils. The X-ray Method used X-ray Spectrometry to determine the thickness of a plating over a substrate. The X-ray Method is typically used for very thin (under 1 mil) platings.

Standards:

• ASTM B499 Measurement of Coating Thickness by the Magnetic Method: Non-magnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals
• ASTM B568 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thickness by X-ray Spectrometry.
• GM 4260P Method 5 & 9 Measuring Thickness of Electrodeposits and Anodic Coatings
  

Capabilities and Equipment:
Assured Testings utilizes a Fischer MMS Permascope for measurement of coating thickness via the magnetic induction method. An ASOMA-TCI Model SRF TC5500 X-ray spectrometer is used to measure the thinner platings.