EN ISO 2064:2000

Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning the measurement of thickness (ISO 2064:1996)

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): N 201: New TD (980917) ++ draft BP: THis item is the revision of EN ISO 2064:1994 (TA/981223)

Metallische und andere anorganische Schichten - Definitionen und Festlegungen, die die Messung der Schichtdicke betreffen (ISO 2064:1980)

In dieser Internationalen Norm sind Begriffe festgelegt, die die Dickenmessung von metallischen und anderen anorganischen Schichten auf einem Grundwerkstoff betreffen. Außerdem legt sie einige allgemeine Regeln, die bei der Messung von Mindest-Schichtdicken zu beachten sind, fest.

Revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements non organiques - Définitions et principes concernant le mesurage de l'épaisseur (ISO 2064:1980)

La présente Norme internationale définit les termes concernant le mesurage de l'épaisseur des revêtements métalliques et autres revêtements inorganiques sur tout substrat. En outre, elle prescrit quelques règles générales à suivre pour le mesurage de l'épaisseur minimale des revêtements.

Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - Definicije in pravila v zvezi z meritvami debeline (ISO 2064:1996)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Mar-2000
• ICS: 25.220.40 - Metallic coatings
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 262 - Metallic and other inorganic coatings
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 262/WG 1 - Test methods
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Nov-2009
• Completion Date: 02-Nov-2009
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 2064:2000 - Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning the measurement of thickness (ISO 2064:1996)

Overview

EN ISO 2064:2000, titled Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning the measurement of thickness (ISO 2064:1996), is an international standard developed by CEN in alignment with ISO Technical Committee 107, Subcommittee SC 2. This standard provides clear definitions, terms, and rules related to measuring the thickness of metallic and other inorganic coatings applied to various substrates. It replaces the earlier EN ISO 2064:1994 and ISO 2064:1980 editions, offering a technically revised and harmonized approach crucial for consistency in coating thickness measurements.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  The document sets out precise definitions for terms such as minimum local thickness, average thickness, reference area, and local thickness in the context of metallic and inorganic coatings. It ensures that thickness measurements across different test methods yield comparable and reliable results.

• Definitions

  • Significant surface: The coated part essential for functionality or appearance.
  • Reference area: A specified area where multiple thickness measurements are aggregated.
  • Local thickness: The mean thickness within a reference area.
  • Minimum local thickness: The lowest local thickness found on the significant surface.
  • Average thickness: Mean thickness over a number of local thickness measurements evenly distributed on the surface.

• Measurement Techniques
  The standard recognizes different methods for thickness measurement:

  • Microscopical method (ISO 1463) - allows high-resolution measurement over small fields of view.
  • Anodic dissolution (coulometric) method (ISO 2177) - useful for precise mass-loss analysis to infer thickness.
  • Non-destructive methods - typically with defined probe areas and less spatial resolution.

• Determining Local and Average Thickness
  Rules for selecting and sizing reference areas and the number of measurements are specified to ensure accuracy, especially for articles with surfaces smaller or larger than 1 cm².

  • For small significant surfaces, the entire area may be used as a reference area.
  • For larger surfaces, multiple replicate determinations are distributed across the significant surface.
  • The measurement results should be reported as mean values within the reference area to provide consistent minimum thickness values.

Applications

EN ISO 2064:2000 applies broadly in industries where metallic and inorganic coatings are critical for protection, appearance, and performance, including:

• Automotive and Aerospace
  Ensures corrosion protection coatings meet minimum thickness standards for durability and safety.

• Electronics and Electrical Components
  Guarantees the conductive coatings have precise thicknesses for functionality and longevity.

• Construction and Architectural Metals
  Confirms that protective coatings comply with specified minimum thickness requirements for environmental resistance.

• Manufacturing and Quality Control
  Provides uniform guidelines for quality assurance testing labs and manufacturers to assess coating thickness accurately using different measurement methods.

By following this standard, organizations can harmonize coating thickness measurements, reducing discrepancies between testing methods and ensuring compliance with product specifications.

Related Standards

• ISO 1463:1982 - Metallic and oxide coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Microscopical method
• ISO 2177:1985 - Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness - Coulometric method by anodic dissolution
• Other method standards addressing non-destructive thickness measurement techniques

These referenced normative standards complement EN ISO 2064 by providing detailed procedures for specific test methods, enabling users to apply consistent measurement practices across coating inspection processes.

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Keywords: metallic coatings standard, coating thickness measurement, inorganic coatings, minimum thickness definition, microscopical method, anodic dissolution, coating quality control, EN ISO 2064, international coating standards, non-destructive coating testing

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2000
Kovinske in druge anorganske prevleke - Definicije in pravila v zvezi z meritvami
debeline (ISO 2064:1996)
Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Definitions and conventions concerning the
measurement of thickness (ISO 2064:1996)
Metallische und andere anorganische Schichten - Definitionen und Festlegungen, die die
Messung der Schichtdicke betreffen (ISO 2064:1980)
Revetements métalliques et autres revetements non organiques - Définitions et principes
concernant le mesurage de l'épaisseur (ISO 2064:1980)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2064:2000
ICS:
25.220.40 Kovinske prevleke Metallic coatings
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

IS0 2064: 1996(E)
Foreword
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federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which
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Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 2064 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISOnC 107, Metallic and other inorganic coatings, Subcommittee SC 2,
Methods of inspection and coordination of test methods.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (IS0 2064:1980),
of which it constitutes a technical revision.
0 IS0 1996
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Introduction
An important requirement of most coating specifications is that the coating
have a thickness not less than a given value (and in a few cases not greater
than a given value). The method to be used for measuring the thickness of
a particular coating is laid down in the coating specification.
The main purpose of this International Standard is to define exactly what is
meant by the term “minimum thickness” when used in specifications for
metallic and related coatings. In this context, the minimum thickness is de-
fined as a local thickness over a small area.
With some methods, for example the microscopical method, IS0 1463, it is
possible to detect appreciable variations in thickness across extremely
small areas (for example pits or cracks) which might be considered as
places where the specified minimum thickness has not been achieved.
However, with other test methods (for example the coulometric method,
IS0 2177:1985, Metallic coatings - Measurement of coating thickness -
Coulometric method by anodic dissolution, or various non-destructive
methods), such minute local variations in thickness cannot be detected.
Therefore, the only practicable definition of minimum thickness is one that
allows comparable results to be obtained by any of the approved test
methods. Hence the minimum thickness should be a local thickness over
but not too small to accommodate
an area that is as small as practicable,
any of the specified test methods. These areas are termed “reference
areas” and are often large enough to accommodate a number of separate
measurements by the chosen method. In order to obtain consistent results,
especially with non-destructive tests, the mean of the measurements of
such tests on the reference area should be taken as the local thickness.
In practice, it is usually permissible to test the coating at any place on the
significant surface in order to find the minimum thickness on an article.
Articles are usually tested at areas where the coating may be expected to
be thinnest and so the definition of minimum thickness is the lowest value
of local thickness (as defined in clause 3) found by the chosen method.
In the case of some coatings, such as hot-dipped and sprayed metal coat-
ings, the coating specifications may call for compliance with a minimum lo-
cal or an average thickness, or both. These may differ from the parameters
defined in this International Standard and the relevant product specifi-
cations should be consulted.
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