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Ultraviolet test for Black anodising fade-resistance
Dear SIR,
WHAT TYPE OF ULTRAVIOLET TEST WE CAN CARRY FOR ULTRAVIOLET TEST FOR COMPONENTS ARE GETTING FADED COLOUR WHEN EXPOSE TO SUN LIGHT.generally WHAT TYPE OF TEST IS USED FOR SUCH TYPE OF PROBLEM.
PLATING MANAGER - PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA
August 5, 2009
First of two simultaneous responses --
Step 1 is to get the best fade resistant dye (they have ratings) and then give it an excellent seal.
I am not aware of a global test for fading, but you could design your own by using test cells with intense fluorescent lamps and another with a xenon lamp.
- Navarre, Florida
August 6, 2009
Second of two simultaneous responses -- August 6, 2009
Kamlesh
Consider ASTM G23, ASTM G26, or
ASTM D822. These are the test methods specified by
MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625
[on DLA] for light fastness evaluation.
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
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