scope:

This specification covers film property and performance requirements of the finished panels, plates/strips, and special graphics.

Description of Types

Type 1

In the Type 1 product, the wood grain appearance is developed with colored inks applied to the surface from a patterned screen or platen.

Type 2

In the Type 2 product, the wood grain appearance is developed from colored inks flowed onto the surface.

Application of Types

Engineering will specify the product Type on the Engineering drawing(s).

NOTE: On existing Engineering drawings that do not specify a Type; Type 1 product will be supplied.

Restricted Chemical Substances

Effective January 1, 2007, all product supplied to the requirements of this specification must comply with the requirements of the MPAPS B-50 specification.

APPLICATION

This specification covers two types of wood grained plates and strips used in interior trim applications such as dash panels, and switch or instrument backing plates and/or as trim strips in cabs and sleepers. The wood grain pattern is produced by the direct deposition of colored inks onto a prepared metal surface.