We have some metals and we would like to know which standard to buy to determine appropriate acceptance criteria for different metals “defects” for example, rust, halo effect, etc.
Monica P. - August 24, 2009
Dear Ms. Monica P,
Without knowing any of the specifics about your company’s product such as material type, design requirements or the product’s intended end use, I can only make a general recommendation that your company purchase a copy ...
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QUESTION:
From: Sam Z.
Sent: August 7, 2009
To: Ask the Expert - ATCS
Subject: Supplier product quality criteria
Which standards are for Mechanical Inspections?
RESPONSE:
From: Bill Aston, ATCS –Q-Blog, Ask The Expert
Sent: August 7, 2009
To: Sam Z.
Subject: Supplier product quality criteria
Dear Mr. Sam Z,
In order to determine the applicable mechanical inspection ...
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Supplier quality criteria for various metal defects
ATCS – Q-BLOG, ASK THE EXPERT – Aug. 2009
QUESTION:
From: Monica P.
Sent: August 24, 2009
To: Ask the Expert - ATCS
Subject: Supplier quality criteria for various metal defects
Which-standard, information-request, we have some metals and we would like to know which standard to buy or get to get a quality criteria for different metals "defects" for example, rust, halo effect, etc.
RESPONSE:
From: Bill Aston, ATCS ...
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