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ASTM D6419-00(2023) - Standard Test Method for Volatile Content of Sheet-Fed and Coldset Web Offset Printing Inks
July 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This test method describes a procedure for determination of the weight percent volatile content of sheet-fed and coldset web offset printing inks. Test specimens are heated at 110?°C ± 1?°C for 60 min. Note 1: Coldset web offset printing is often (also) referred to as non-heatset...

ASTM D564-87(2023) - Standard Test Methods for Liquid Paint Driers
July 1, 2023 - ASTM International

3.1 Driers accelerate the drying of oil, paint, printing ink, and varnish. 3.2 These test methods are applicable to liquid driers manufactured for use in paints and related coatings. 3.3 The tests for metallic content using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate (EDTA) are intended for...

ASTM F3605-23 - Standard Guide for Additive Manufacturing of Metals — Data — File Structure for In-Process Monitoring of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
February 1, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 The converted file will be organized in a specific structure to reflect the relationship between the in-process monitoring data with the quality of the printing process. 5.2 This standard file structure will help ensure the data compatibility across various printing systems,...

ASTM D2244-23 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
June 1, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 The original CIE color scales based on tristimulus values X, Y, Z and chromaticity coordinates x, y are not uniform visually. Each subsequent color scale based on CIE values has had weighting factors applied to provide some degree of uniformity so that color differences in various regions of...

UL 2904 - Standard Method for Testing and Assessing Particle and Chemical Emissions from 3D Printers
May 26, 2023 - ULSE

1.1 This standard presents methodologies for characterizing and quantifying coarse, fine, and ultrafine particles and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from operating three-dimensional (3D) printers under normal conditions of use in defined indoor environments including classroom, office,...

ASTM D2578-23 - Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films
February 1, 2023 - ASTM International

5.1 When a drop of liquid rests on the surface of a solid, and a gas is in contact with both, the forces acting at the interfaces must balance. These forces can be represented by surface energies acting in the direction of the surfaces and it follows that: where: ? = angle of contact of the edge of...

ASTM D6321/D6321M-22 - Standard Practice for the Evaluation of Machine Washable T-Shirts
November 1, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 This practice may be used to evaluate pertinent characteristics of washable T-shirts. 4.2 T-shirts may be subject to extra processes such as garment dyeing, garment washing, printing, application of embroidery or trims. An individual process or combination or processes may affect the...

ASTM E505-22 - Standard Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Die Castings
December 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 These reference radiographs illustrate the categories and severity levels of discontinuities that may occur in aluminum-alloy and magnesium-alloy die castings. They are intended to provide: 1.1.1 A guide enabling recognition of discontinuities and their differentiation both as to type and...

ASTM F1166-23 - Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
January 1, 2023 - ASTM International

1.1 This practice provides ergonomic design criteria from a human-machine perspective for the design and construction of maritime vessels and structures and for equipment, systems, and subsystems contained therein, including vendor-purchased hardware and software. 1.1.1 The focus of these design...

ASTM D2244-22 - Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
October 1, 2022 - ASTM International

5.1 The original CIE color scales based on tristimulus values X, Y, Z and chromaticity coordinates x, y are not uniform visually. Each subsequent color scale based on CIE values has had weighting factors applied to provide some degree of uniformity so that color differences in various regions of...

ASTM F373-13(2022) - Standard Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor Coverings
June 1, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 This test method is designed to measure the vertical distance between any two levels on the face of the flooring, that is, between any two flat areas, between a flat area and any part of a textured area, or between two textured areas. This vertical distance may be of interest in itself or it...

ASTM D828-22 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
May 1, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 The tensile properties measured in this test method are fundamental properties associated with the manufacture, or end use, or both, of paper and paper products. It is possible for products to be influenced by, or indicative of: the type fibers used or the treatment of the fibers, or both, in a...

ASTM D7805-13(2021) - Standard Terminology for Printing Ink Vehicles and Related Materials
June 1, 2021 - ASTM International

3.1 A common set of definitions is essential to improve communication and avoid misunderstanding among manufacturers of printing ink, printing ink vehicles, resins, solvents, oils and all other components of printing ink vehicles.

ASTM D1729-22 - Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials
June 1, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 Although color measuring instruments are widely used, color matches are usually checked visually. The standardization of visual examination has greatly improved the uniformity of products and the accuracy of color matches. 4.2 The use of this practice is essential for critical color matching...

ASTM E381-22 - Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings
June 1, 2022 - ASTM International

4.1 Macroetching is used in the steel industry because it is a simple test that will provide information about the relative homogeneity of the sample. The method employs the action of an acid or other corrosive agent to develop the macrostructural characteristics of a suitably prepared specimen....

ASTM F1166-22 - Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities
September 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This practice provides ergonomic design criteria from a human-machine perspective for the design and construction of maritime vessels and structures and for equipment, systems, and subsystems contained therein, including vendor-purchased hardware and software. 1.1.1 The focus of these design...

ASTM E3353-22 - Standard Guide for In-Process Monitoring Using Optical and Thermal Methods for Laser Powder Bed Fusion
July 1, 2022 - ASTM International

1.1 This guide provides information on emerging in-process monitoring sensors, sensor configurations, sensor data analysis, and sensor data uses for the laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. 1.2 The sensors covered produce data related to and affected by feedstock, processing...

ISO/IEC 24734 - Information technology — Office equipment — Method for measuring digital printing productivity
April 1, 2021 - ISO

This document specifies a method for measuring the digital printing productivity of digital printing devices with various office applications and print job characteristics. This document is applicable to digital printing devices, including single-function and multi-function...

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology Principles and Applications
February 11, 2021 - CRC

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology: Principles and Applications consists of the construction and working details of all modern additive manufacturing and 3D-printing technology processes and machines, while also including the fundamentals, for a well-rounded educational...

TAPPI TIP 0304-60 - Proofing of a Flexo Printing Ink
January 1, 2021 - TAPPI

Proofing of a flexographic printing ink is a process used to check and verify ink for color matching prior to production. This Technical Information Paper discusses proofing of flexographic inks using a hand-held anilox roll proofer. Letterpress inks and the use of mechanical proofers are...

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