ASTM F511-11
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
Standard Test Method for Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Installations of resilient floor tile require tight joints if satisfactory appearance is to result. The quality of cut of resilient tile is determined by this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a means of measuring and evaluating the quality of cut (joint tightness) of square or rectangular resilient floor tile. Characteristics that detract from a monolithic (seamless) appearance, such as burred, chipped, nicked, or beveled edges, or bow cut or rounded corners, are measured or observed, or both.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of 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.
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Designation: F511 − 11
Standard Test Method for
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Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF511;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope permanently attached to the PMMA plate to form an included
90° 6 10-sec angle at the lower left-hand corner of the PMMA
1.1 This test method covers a means of measuring and
plate. This is suitable for tiles up to 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305
evaluating the quality of cut (joint tightness) of square or
mm). For larger tiles, longer metal strips will have to be used,
rectangular resilient floor tile. Characteristics that detract from
such that the length of each strip is greater than twice the
a monolithic (seamless) appearance, such as burred, chipped,
longest dimension of the tiles to be measured.
nicked, or beveled edges, or bow cut or rounded corners, are
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measured or observed, or both.
4.2 Optical Comparator —Power illuminated magnifier,
equipped to measure to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.3 FeelerGages—As an alternative to the optical compara-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tor described in 4.2, a set of feeler gages with a range from
and are not considered standard.
0.0015 to 0.035 in. (0.038 to 0.89 mm) for measuring to the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm) may be used.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.4 Wire Gages, sized in increments of 0.005 in. (0.13 mm)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
from 0.005 to 0.050 in. (0.13 to 1.3 mm).
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Sampling
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Sample in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most
recent version.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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6. Test Specimen and Sample
2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, (most recent version) Sampling Proce-
6.1 The specimen (test unit) shall consist of four nominally
dures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
square or rectangular tiles taken from a sample secured in
accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most recent version.
3. Significance and Use
6.2 The required number of specimens for each test shall be
3.1 Installations of resilient floor tile require tight joints if
indicated in the individual material specification. If no number
satisfactory appearance is to result. The quality of cut of
is given, four units (the specimen) shall be taken from the
resilient tile is determined by this test method.
sampled material and one determination made on each.
4. Apparatus
7. Conditioning
4.1 Shadow Box, consisting of a backlighted poly(methyl
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methacrylate) (PMMA) plate measuring 28 by 28 by ⁄8 in. 7.1 Condition the test tiles in an atmosphere maintained at
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(710 by 710 by 9.5 mm). One metal strip, 28 in. long by ⁄4 in.
73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for
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(19 mm) wide by ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) thick, and one metal strip, not less than 2 h prior to testing.
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27 ⁄4 in. (692 mm) long by ⁄4 in. wide by ⁄8 in. thick, are
7.2 Conduct tests in an atmosphere maintained at 73.46
3.6°F (236 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
Methods - Products Construction/Materials.
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Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F511 – 04. DOI: isTitanTool Supply Co., Inc., 68 CometAve., Buffalo, N.Y. 14216. If you are aware
10.1520/F0511-11. of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters.
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Available from the American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
Floor, New York, NY 10036. technical committee, which you may attend.
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8. Procedure 8.5 Turn each tile 90° clockwise and repeat the procedure in
accordance with 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4.
8.1 After conditioning, place a tile from the four-tile test
unit into the 90° angle formed
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Designation:F511–04 Designation: F511 – 11
Standard Test Method for
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Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF511;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a means of measuring and evaluating the quality of cut (joint tightness) of square or rectangular
resilientfloortile.Characteristicsthatdetractfromamonolithic(seamless)appearance,suchasburred,chipped,nicked,orbeveled
edges, or bow cut or rounded corners, are measured or observed, or both.
1.2
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-93ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, (most recent version) Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Installations of resilient floor tile require tight joints if satisfactory appearance is to result. The quality of cut of resilient tile
is determined by this test method.
4. Apparatus
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4.1 Shadow Box, consisting of a backlighted poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) plate measuring 28 by 28 by ⁄8 in. (710 by
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710 by 9.5 mm). One metal strip, 28 in. long by ⁄4 in. (19 mm) wide by ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) thick, and one metal strip, 27 ⁄4 in. (692
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mm) long by ⁄4 in. wide by ⁄8 in. thick, are permanently attached to the PMMA plate to form an included 90° 6 10-sec angle
at the lower left-hand corner of the PMMA plate. This is suitable for tiles up to 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). For larger tiles,
longer metal strips will have to be used, such that the length of each strip is greater than twice the longest dimension of the tiles
to be measured.
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4.2 Optical Comparator —Power illuminated magnifier, equipped to measure to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm).
4.3 Feeler Gages—As an alternative to the optical comparator described in 4.2, a set of feeler gages with a range from 0.0015
to 0.035 in. (0.038 to 0.89 mm) for measuring to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm) may be used.
4.4 Wire Gages, sized in increments of 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) from 0.005 to 0.050 in. (0.13 to 1.3 mm).
5. Sampling
5.1Sample in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-93.
5.1 Sample in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most recent version.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
Methods—Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published December 2004. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F511–98. DOI:
10.1520/F0511-04.on Test Methods - Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F511 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/F0511-11.
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Available from the American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Titan Tool Supply Co., Inc., 68 Comet Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14216. If you are aware
of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical
committee, which you may attend.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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6. Test Specimen and Sample
6.1 The specimen (test unit) shall consist of four nominally square or rectangular tiles taken from a sample secured in
accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-93Z1.4, most recent version.
6.2 The required number of specimens for each test shall be indicated in the individual material specification. If no number is
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