ASTM F511-17
(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
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.
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F511 − 17
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 4. Apparatus
4.1 Shadow Box, consisting of a backlighted poly(methyl
1.1 This test method covers a means of measuring and
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evaluating the quality of cut (joint tightness) of square or methacrylate) (PMMA) plate measuring 28 by 28 by ⁄8 in.
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rectangular resilient floor tile. Characteristics that detract from (710 by 710 by 9.5 mm). One metal strip, 28 in. long by ⁄4 in.
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a monolithic (seamless) appearance, such as burred, chipped, (19 mm) wide by ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) thick, and one metal strip,
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nicked, or beveled edges, or bow cut or rounded corners, are 27 ⁄4 in. (692 mm) long by ⁄4 in. wide by ⁄8 in. thick, are
measured or observed, or both. permanently attached to the PMMA plate to form an included
90° 6 10-sec angle at the lower left-hand corner of the PMMA
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
plate. This is suitable for tiles up to 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
mm). For larger tiles, longer metal strips will have to be used,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
such that the length of each strip is greater than twice the
and are not considered standard.
longest dimension of the tiles to be measured.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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4.2 Optical Comparator —Power illuminated magnifier,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
equipped to measure to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.3 FeelerGages—As an alternative to the optical compara-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tor described in 4.2, a set of feeler gages with a range from
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 0.0015 to 0.035 in. (0.038 to 0.89 mm) for measuring to the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm) may be used.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.4 Wire Gages, sized in increments of 0.005 in. (0.13 mm)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
from 0.005 to 0.050 in. (0.13 to 1.3 mm).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Sampling
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Sample in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most
2. Referenced Documents
recent version.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Test Specimen and Sample
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
6.1 The specimen (test unit) shall consist of four nominally
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
square or rectangular tiles taken from a sample secured in
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, (most recent version) Sampling Proce-
accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most recent version.
dures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
6.2 The required number of specimens for each test shall be
indicated in the individual material specification. If no number
3. Significance and Use
is given, four units (the specimen) shall be taken from the
3.1 Installations of resilient floor tile require tight joints if
sampled material and one determination made on each.
satisfactory appearance is to result. The quality of cut of
resilient tile is determined by this test method.
7. Conditioning
7.1 Condition the test tiles in an atmosphere maintained at
73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 10 % relative humidity for
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
not less than 2 h prior to testing.
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
Methods - Products Construction/Materials.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F511 – 11. DOI: isTitanToolSupplyCo.,Inc.,68CometAve.,Buffalo,N.Y.14216.Ifyouareaware
10.1520/F0511-17. 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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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F511 − 11 F511 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness) of Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F511; 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 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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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, (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).
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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 Jan. 15, 2011May 1, 2017. Published February 2011May 2017. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
F511 – 04.F511 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/F0511-11.10.1520/F0511-17.
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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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5. Sampling
5.1 Sample in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4, most recent version.
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, most recent version.
6.2 The required nu
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