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Includes: Uniform Viewing Conditions and Acceptance Criteria; Keys to Cosmetic Inspection of Plastic Molded Parts; Glossary of Terms for Typical Cosmetic Defects; Work Sheets for Reader's Use at the Job Site. Assists molders and customers in objectively evaluating the finish of plastic parts (also known as the cosmetic quality attributes). These specifications, separated into four grades, provide quantitative definitions and recommended methods of inspection and measurement to determine an acceptable part finish. To be used in the absence of customer-provided measurement specifications.