• DEFSTAN 03-4/4(1998) : 1998

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    THE PRE-TREATMENT AND PROTECTION OF STEEL ITEMS OF SPECIFIED MAXIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH EXCEEDING 1450 MPA

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    Superseded date:  13-10-2006

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  UK Ministry of Defence Standards

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    Preface
    Section One - General Information
    1 Scope
    2 WARNING
    3 Related Documents
    4 Definitions
    5 Information to be supplied to the processor
    6 Process Control
    Section Two - Recommendations for Design and Manufacture
    7 Design Considerations
    8 Type Testing
    9 Manufacture
    Section Three - Physical Preparation
    10 Physical Preparation
    Section Four - Cleaning
    11 Cleaning
    Section Five - Protective Treatments
    12 Precautions Applicable to all Treatments
    13 Cadmium Plating (Def Stan 03-19)
    14 Physical Vapour Deposition of Cadmium, Aluminium and
       Titanium Nitride (Def Stan 03-28)
    15 Cadmium Coating by Vacuum Evaporation (DTD 940)
    16 Zinc Plating (Def Stan 03-20)
    17 Hard Chromium Plating (Def Stan 03-14)
    18 Nickel Plating for Engineering Purposes (Def Stan 03-27)
    19 Electroless Nickel Coating of Metals (Def Stan 03-5)
    20 Rhodium Plating (DTD 931)
    21 Silver Plating (Def Stan 03-9)
    22 Gold Plating (Def Stan 03-17)
    23 Sprayed Coatings of Aluminum and Zinc (BS EN 22063)
    24 Phosphate Treatment (Def Stan 03-11)
    25 Paint Applied to Uncoated Steel
    26 Processes Permitted but not Recommended
    27 Processes not Permitted
    28 Re-processing and re-furbishment
    Section Six - Inspection and Testing
    29 Inspection and Testing
    Annex A - Method for Determining Oxidizable Material in
              Sulfuric Acid

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    Lays out special treatment and precautions to be observed when protective and other surface treatments are applied to items, including springs, made from steel of specified maximum tensile strength exceeding 1450 MPa.

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    Development Note Supersedes DEFSTAN 03-4/3(1991), DEFSTAN 03-4/2(1977) & DEFSTAN 03-4/1(1971) (07/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher UK Ministry of Defence Standards
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 03-9/2(1992) : 1992 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF SILVER
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT1)/3(2003) : 2003 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 1: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF ALUMINIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT3)/2(1997) : 1997 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 3: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF TITANIUM NITRIDE FOR SURFACE PROTECTION
    DEFSTAN 03-29/3(2002) : 2002 PROTECTION OF METALLIC SPRINGS AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-17/2(1992) : 1992 ELECTRO - DEPOSITION OF GOLD
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT6)/4(2005) : 2005 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 6: SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALISED VEHICLES, COMPONENTS AND SUBSTRATES INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 03-20/3(2005) : 2005 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF ZINC
    DEFSTAN 03-11/3(1995) : 1995 PHOSPHATE TREATMENT OF IRON AND STEEL
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT2)/3(2005) : 2005 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 2: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF CADMIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-27/2(1998) : 1998 ELECTRODEPOSITION OF NICKEL FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 03-2/4(2005) : 2005 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    DEFSTAN 07-85(PT1)/3(2006) : 2006 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR WEAPONS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS - PART 1: MANDATORY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT1)/2(1995) : 1995 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 1: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF ALUMINIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-2/3(1995) : 1995 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    DEFSTAN 03-32(PT6)/3(2002) : 2002 PRE-TREATMENT AND PAINTING OF VEHICLES, ENGINEER EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS - PART 6: SYSTEMS FOR SPECIALISED VEHICLES, COMPONENTS AND SUBSTRATES INCLUDING DISTINCTIVE COLOURS
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT3)/3(2005) : 2005 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 3: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF TITANIUM NITRIDE FOR SURFACE PROTECTION
    DEFSTAN 03-28(PT2)/2(1995) : 1995 PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF METALS - PART 2: PHYSICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION OF CADMIUM FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION
    DEFSTAN 03-27/3(2005) : 2005 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF NICKEL FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 68-69/1(1990) : 1990 SILICONE COMPOUND ELECTRICAL INSULATING NATO CODE S - 736 JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION XG - 250
    DEFSTAN 03-5/3(1995) : 1995 AUTOCATALYTIC (ELECTROLESS) NICKEL COATING OF METALS
    DEFSTAN 05-50(PT29)/1(1986) : 1986 METHODS FOR TESTING FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS - PART 29: CORROSIVENESS AND OXIDATION STABILITY OF OILS AND HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
    DEFSTAN 03-36/1(2005) : 2005 GUIDANCE TO THE USE OF CADMIUM ALTERNATIVES IN THE PROTECTIVE COATING OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 03-14/3(2005) : 2005 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CHROMIUM FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 03-14/2(1995) : 1995 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CHROMIUM FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 03-19/2(1994) : 1994 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CADMIUM
    DEFSTAN 03-19/3(2005) : 2005 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CADMIUM
    DEFSTAN 03-31/1(1993) : 1993 A GUIDE TO THE USE OF CHROMIUM PLATING FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 03-20/2(1994) : 1994 AMD 1 1996 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF ZINC
    DEFSTAN 03-11/4(2003) : 2003 PHOSPHATE TREATMENT OF IRON AND STEEL

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    DEFSTAN 03-19/2(1994) : 1994 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CADMIUM
    BS 4921:1988 Specification for sherardized coatings on iron or steel
    DEFSTAN 03-5/3(1995) : 1995 AUTOCATALYTIC (ELECTROLESS) NICKEL COATING OF METALS
    DEFSTAN 03-29/2(1997) : 1997 PROTECTION OF METALLIC SPRINGS AGAINST CORROSION
    BS EN 2828:1993 Adhesion test for metallic coatings by burnishing
    BS M 54:1982 Specification for temperature control in the heat treatment of metals
    DEFSTAN 03-9/2(1992) : 1992 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF SILVER
    DTD 927A : NOV 68 TIN-ZINC ALLOY PLATING
    BS X 34:1992 Specification for air drying, two component, polyurethane finish for aerospace purposes
    DTD 931 : AUG 70 RHODIUM PLATING
    BS EN 22063:1994 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc, aluminium and their alloys
    BS EN 2832:1993 Hydrogen embrittlement of steels. Notched specimen test
    DEFSTAN 03-21/3(2002) : 2002 MECHANICAL METHODS FOR THE INDUCEMENT OF RESIDUAL SURFACE COMPRESSIVE STRESSES
    BS 7195(1989) : 1989 GUIDE FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION OF METALS CAUSED BY VAPOURS FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS
    DEFSTAN 80-50/3(1991) : 1991 PAINT, SYSTEM, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT, GLOSS PAINT, UNDERCOAT, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT PAINT, FINISHING, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT, GLOSS - TYPES: BRUSHING, SPRAYING, DIPPING
    DEFSTAN 80-41/3(2000) : 2000 PAINT FINISHING, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT MATT TYPE: BRUSHING SPRAYING
    DEFSTAN 03-8/2(1992) : 1992 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF TIN
    DEFSTAN 03-11/3(1995) : 1995 PHOSPHATE TREATMENT OF IRON AND STEEL
    DTD 940 : NOV 68 THE CADMIUM COATING OF VERY STRONG STEEL PARTS BY VACUUM EVAPORATION
    BS EN 2829:1995 Adhesion test for metallic coatings by shot peening
    DEFSTAN 03-30/2(2000) : 2000 TREATMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION FOR METAL PARTS OF SERVICE STORES AND EQUIPMENT AGAINST CORROSION
    BS M 37:1970 Method for the etch inspection of metallic materials and components
    DEFSTAN 03-20/2(1994) : 1994 AMD 1 1996 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF ZINC
    00/100818 DC : DRAFT FEB 2000 BS ISO 15642 - ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT - ASPHALT MIXING PLANTS - TERMINOLOGY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS
    DEFSTAN 03-27/2(1998) : 1998 ELECTRODEPOSITION OF NICKEL FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    BS X 33:1991 Specification for two component epoxy primer for aerospace purposes
    DEFSTAN 80-161/2(2002) : 2002 PAINT, FINISHING, SPRAYING, EPOXY, MULTI-PACK
    DEFSTAN 03-31/1(1993) : 1993 A GUIDE TO THE USE OF CHROMIUM PLATING FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    BS 427-1:1961 Method for Vickers hardness test Testing of metals
    DEFSTAN 03-17/2(1992) : 1992 ELECTRO - DEPOSITION OF GOLD
    DTD 5599A : AMD 1 82 SELECTIVELY STRIPPABLE-ACRYLIC FINISHING SCHEMES - MATT AND GLOSS - FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT
    BS EN 2831:1993 Hydrogen embrittlement of steels. Test by slow bending
    DEFSTAN 91-70/1(1990) : 1990 CUTTING FLUID, SOLUBLE, BIOSTABLE - JOINT SERVICE DESIGNATION ZX-9
    DEFSTAN 03-14/2(1995) : 1995 ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF CHROMIUM FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 80-166/1(1993) : 1993 PAINT SYSTEM DEFENCE EQUIPMENT - IRR MATT, (TWO-PACK) - PAINT, PRIMING, EPOXIDE, TYPE 1, FERROUS - PAINT; PRIMING, EPOXIDE, TYPE 2, NON-FERROUS - PAINT, UNDERCOAT, EPOXIDE - PAINT, FINISHING, IRR MATT, POLYURETHANE
    DEFSTAN 03-33/1(1993) : 1993 CHROMATE PASSIVATION OF CADMIUM AND ZINC SURFACES
    DEFSTAN 03-2/3(1995) : 1995 CLEANING AND PREPARATION OF METAL SURFACES
    BS EN 2830:1993 Adhesion test for metallic coatings by shearing action
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