1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.

1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job sites while Test Method B is more suitable for use in the laboratory. Also, Test Method B is not considered suitable for films thicker than 5 mils (125?m).

Note 1Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, Test Method B can be used for thicker films if wider spaced cuts are employed.

1.3 These test methods are used to establish whether the adhesion of a coating to a substrate is at a generally adequate level. They do not distinguish between higher levels of adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measurement are required.

Note 2It should be recognized that differences in adherability of the coating surface can affect the results obtained with coatings having the same inherent adhesion.

1.4 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur between coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate is not determined.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products

D823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels

D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications

D1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting

D2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Surfaces for Painting

D2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coatings

D3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

D3924 Specification for Environment for Conditioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials

D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser

Other Standard

Keywords

adhesion; crosscut adhesion test method; tape; tape adhesion test method; X-cut adhesion test method; Adhesion--paints/related coatings/materials; Coating adhesion; Cross-cut tape adhesion test; Cut tape test; Knife test; Metallic coatings; Pressure-sensitive tapes; Razor blade; Scalpel; Service life processing/analysis; Substrates--coating applications; Tape adhesion test; X-cut adhesion test;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

DOI: 10.1520/D3359-02

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