Sintel Purchasing Specifications

Sheet Steel Specifications

Spec #: 5

Date: 11/16/2007

Revision #: A

Flatness	Must Meet ASTM A56
Length Tolerance	+ .030
Chemical Characteristics	Must Meet ASTM A366
Width Tolerance	+ .030
Thickness	Min. to Mid. Range of Gage
Formability	Must Meet ASTM A366
Hardness	ROCKWELL 45-60 B Scale
Finish	CQ Class 1 Matte
Skid Weight	3,500 lbs max. skid weight
Packaging	Two 4” x 4” running lengthwise with 2 runners crosswise. Side unloads with forklift. Steel banded 4-ways, on returnable skids.
Tagging	Each skid/load must be identified with Sintel, part number, work order number (if supplied) and purchase order number. One part per skid.
Replacement Time for Rejections	48 hours unless arrangement have been made. NCR (Nonconforming Material Report) must be returned with cause and corrective action by due date.

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Supplier must send packing list with every shipment stating that he material shipped is in compliance with Sintel specification sheet #2. If material is not in compliance with specification, supplier is liable for rejected material and/or down time and sorting time costs at Sintel Inc.

Burr tolerances and Sharp edges. All parts must be free of sharp edges and the maximum allowable burr is 10% of material thickness . Burrs in excess of 10% must be removed prior too shipment.

Preservation of Parts. All metal parts must be coated with a water soluble rust preventative (shape part number Bio Solution s # 48 or equivalent) that contains no silicone and can be removed in a normal paint wash system. The product must have a shelf life of six months from date of receipt of the product by Sintel.