scope:

This specification covers the bonding of glass optical components to metal for use in military instruments (see 6.1).

Bonding materials shall be of the following types, as specified:

TYPES

Type I - Bond with Type I Adhesive System, MIL-A-48611.

Type II - Bond with Type II Adhesive System, MIL-A-48611.

* The quality of a bonded assembly shall be of the following grades as specified on the drawing or in the procurement documents:

GRADES

Grade A - Bonds for prism assemblies or similar components where high quality is mandatory.

Grade B - Bonds for non-critical bonded assemblies.

Grade A shall apply to all bonded prism assemblies where grade quality is not specified. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document, should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: SMCAR-ESC-S, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

intended Use: