ASTM F1843-09
(Practice)Standard Practice for Sample Preparation of Transparent Plastic Films used on Membrane Switch Overlays for Specular Gloss Measurements
Standard Practice for Sample Preparation of Transparent Plastic Films used on Membrane Switch Overlays for Specular Gloss Measurements
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Gloss measurements are used to qualify a raw material or finished product.
Sample preparation will effect the outcome of gloss readings. This practice will eliminate second surface reflection, and allow a more accurate gloss reading of the substrate.
Materials which require this preparation include the following: clear or translucent substrates, colored transparent substrates, and areas printed with clear, translucent, or transparent colored coatings.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the method of sample preparation, prior to taking gloss measurements on a membrane switch overlay.
1.2 Typical applications include window display areas on a graphic overlay, and surface texture.
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: F1843 − 09
StandardPractice for
Sample Preparation of Transparent Plastic Films used on
Membrane Switch Overlays for Specular Gloss
1
Measurements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1843; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope specimen and plate, thereby eliminating second surface reflec-
tion. Gloss readings may then be taken in accordance with Test
1.1 This practice covers the method of sample preparation,
Method D523.
prior to taking gloss measurements on a membrane switch
overlay.
5. Significance and Use
1.2 Typical applications include window display areas on a
5.1 Gloss measurements are used to qualify a raw material
graphic overlay, and surface texture.
or finished product.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.2 Sample preparation will effect the outcome of gloss
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
readings.This practice will eliminate second surface reflection,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and allow a more accurate gloss reading of the substrate.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.3 Materials which require this preparation include the
following: clear or translucent substrates, colored transparent
2. Referenced Documents
substrates, and areas printed with clear, translucent, or trans-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
parent colored coatings.
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
6. Apparatus
3. Terminology
6.1 Gloss Meter, in accordance with Test Method D523.
3.1 Definitions:
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6.2 Black Iodized Aluminum Test Plate , This plate is to be
3.1.1 membrane switch, n—a momentary switching device
a hard, flat, smooth, matte black, nonporous surface. Gloss
in which at least one contact is on (or made of) a flexible
readings should be between 4 to 12 gloss units, when measured
substrate.
with a 60° gloss meter. Plate size should be sufficient to allow
3.1.2 specular gloss, n—the degree to which a surface
the specimen to be laid flat for readings, typically 12 by 12 in.
simulates a perfect mirror in its capacity to reflect incident
(304.8 by 304.8 mm). Material thickness to be 0.062 in. ( 1.57
light.
mm) or thicker.
3.1.3 overlay, n—the outer layer of a membrane switch on
6.3 Distilled Water, or Isopropyl Alcohol.
which the graphics are printed.
6.4 Eye Dropper.
4. Summary of Practice
6.5 Hand Held Brayer (rubber roller).
4.1 A water or alcohol droplet is placed on a black metal
plate. The specimen to be measured is pressed down over the
7. Procedure
droplet. Capillary action causes intimate contact between
7.1 Verify the specimen and plate are clean, dry, and free of
contamination.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F01 on Electronics
7.2
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Designation:F1843–97 (Reapproved 2002) Designation:F1843–09
Standard Practice for
Sample Preparation of Transparent Plastic Films for
Specular Gloss Measurements, on Membrane Switch
OverlaysSample Preparation of Transparent Plastic Films
used on Membrane Switch Overlays for Specular Gloss
1
Measurements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1843; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the method of sample preparation, prior to taking gloss measurements on a membrane switch overlay.
1.2 Typical applications include window display areas on a graphic overlay, and surface texture.
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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 membrane switch, n—a momentary switching device in which at least one contact is on (or made of) a flexible substrate.
3.1.2 specular gloss, n—the degree to which a surface simulates a perfect mirror in its capacity to reflect incident light.
3.1.3 overlay, n—the outer layer of a membrane switch on which the graphics are printed.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 Awater or alcohol droplet is placed on a black metal plate. The specimen to be measured is pressed down over the droplet.
Capillary action causes intimate contact between specimen and plate, thereby eliminating second surface reflection. Gloss readings
may then be taken in accordance with Test Method D 523.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Gloss measurements are used to qualify a raw material or finished product.
5.2 Sample preparation will effect the outcome of gloss readings. This practice will eliminate second surface reflection, and
allow a more accurate gloss reading of the substrate.
5.3 Materialswhichrequirethispreparationincludethefollowing:clearortranslucentsubstrates,coloredtransparentsubstrates,
and areas printed with clear, translucent, or transparent colored coatings.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Gloss Meter, in accordance with Test Method D 523.
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6.2 Black Iodized Aluminum Test Plate , This plate is to be a hard, flat, smooth, matte black, nonporous surface. Gloss readings
should be between 4 to 12 gloss units, when measured with a 60° gloss meter. Plate size should be sufficient to allow the specimen
to be laid flat for readings, typically 12 by 12 in. (304.8 by 304.8 mm). Material thickness to be 0.062 in. ( 1.57 mm) or thicker.
6.3 Distilled Water,or Isopropyl Alc
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