AISC 325, the Steel Construction Manual, has just been updated! The new 15th Edition is available now from Document Center Inc. The new update replaces the previous 14th Edition from 2011, which is now obsolete. Included in the publication are the 2016 Edition of Specification for Structural Steel Buildings and the 2016 Edition of Code of Standard Practice for … Read more
Yes, that pesky AMS C 26074, “Electroless Nickel Coatings,” is back! It’s been cancelled, it’s been reinstated, it’s been cancelled again, and now finally it’s been reinstated as a stabilized standard! And if you go back to the challenges faced by those of you who used the document in it’s original form, MIL-C-26074, the web … Read more
Recently a series of Aerospace Material Specs have been revised. These updated AMS Titanium Specifications all reflect a major review of these documents by the SAE AMS G Committee on Titanium and Refractory Metals. We’ll review some of the issues the committee addressed in these new updates. Then we’ll list the specifications affected. Many of … Read more
When AMS-C-26074 (titled Coatings, Electroless Nickel, Requirements for) was released to replace MIL-C-26074 and then subsequently was canceled and then inactivated, it caused a great deal of confusion among users of the document. In order to help you understand the current situation, here’s the revision path for the documents and information on what’s current now. The last issue of MIL-C-26074 was Revision E, … Read more
AMS-C-26074 Cancellation Revision C has just been issued. Titled “Electroless Nickel Coatings,” the specification covers the requirements for electroless (autocatalytic chemical reduction) deposition of nickel-phosphorous alloy coatings on metal and composite surfaces. The document replaced MIL-C-26074 for all users except for NAVSEA Nuclear personnel. With this cancellation, users are directed to AMS-2404 for replacement purposes … Read more
FED-STD-595, “Colors Used in Government Procurement,” has just been replaced by AMS-STD-595 of the same title. It is important to note that the new publication does not contain any color chips yet. It is just the text component of the document that’s been re-issued by SAE. Exactly what’s going on? FYI: The FED-STD-595 (the last … Read more
ASTM A380/A380M has just been revised. The new 2017 Edition is available now from Document Center Inc. The title is Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems. It’s a best-seller here at Document Center. Passivation is the chemical treatment of stainless steel using a mild oxidant. During this process, … Read more
ASTM E230/E230M, “Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (emf) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples,” was released as the 2011(e1) Edition in October. This is an editorial correction of ASTM E230/E230M-11 from August of this year. Table 46 was editorially corrected, which means that there is a change to the table that does not affect the technical content. … Read more
ASTM F1980, “Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices,” has been updated. The new 2016 Edition is available now from Document Center Inc. You can purchase it online in paper format or for pdf download. A redline version for this standard is also available. The guide provides you with the … Read more
For all of you in the medical device field, the BS EN 980 (Official English language edition of EN-980) “Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices” has been a must-have in your conformance documentation collection. Now the European standard has been withdrawn and replaced by the new 2012 issue of BS EN ISO … Read more
DEF STAN standards are released by the U.K. Defence Standardization Program, part of the U.K. Department of Defence. The DEF STAN 03 series has been an important documentation series for military/defense manufacturing companies. However, like many of the U.S. Defense documentation, now they are being migrated over to the oversight of the aerospace organization, SAE … Read more
Elsmar Cove, a discussion forum for both professionals and novices in the business of quality assurance and industry standards, is closed. It is clear that the site is already missed by thousands of users. And folks who’ve come to rely on the “people helping people” Elsmar ethic are scrambling for venues to replace the information-sharing … Read more
Here’s another example of a new ISO release being adopted as an EN standard, replacing a European document in the process. EN 473 (sold in the official English language edition as BS EN 473), “Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel. General principles,” has been withdrawn in favor of the new EN ISO 9712. … Read more
IEC 60812 Edition 2.0, BS EN 60812:2006, AIAG’s FMEA Standard, and SAE-J-1739 all provide standards users with information on how to identify the potential for system elements to fail. Failure is the loss of the ability of an item to provide its required function. By using a FMEA standard, the designer may be able to … Read more
IPC-A-640 has just been released. This new standard is a companion to the IPC-D-640 on optical fiber, cable and wiring. The title of the new publication is Acceptance Requirements for Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, and Hybrid Wiring Harness Assemblies. You’ll use it for cable and wire harness assemblies incorporating optical fiber, optical cable and hybrid wiring technology. … Read more
The wait is finally over! ISO has finally released the long awaited companion standard for ISO 14971:2019. Get your copy of ISO/TR 24971 here. As per the publisher, this technical report provides guidance to help manufacturers develop, implement, and maintain the risk management process described in ISO 14971:2019. It includes medical devices such as active, … Read more
MIL-STD-202, “Test Method Standard for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts,” has just been updated. The new Revision H reflects an entirely new format for the standard. It’s a complete departure from the previous revisions and will have an impact on those of you who rely on the document. All test methods are now published separately, … Read more
“Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS),” co-numbered SAE HS 1086 and ASTM DS56, has been revised and the new 12th Edition is available from Document Center Inc. The volume provides a cross-index for nationally used metals and alloys, with a complete listing of the Unified Numbers, description and chemical composition, and finally the specifications and standards … Read more
There’s a few standards that are essential to the plating industry, and AMS 2404 is one of those standards. It is the preferred replacement for the AMS-C-26074 (formerly MIL-C-26074) and is one of Document Center’s best selling plating standards. It has just been revised, so if you use AMS 2404 you’ll want to get … Read more
AMS QQ-S-763, “Steel, Corrosion Resistant, Bars, Wire, Shapes, and Forgings,” has just been revised. The new Revision C can be purchased from Document Center Inc. in either paper or pdf download format. The new AMS QQ-S-763C replaces the previous inactive Revision B, which is now obsolete. This is another of the Mil Spec adoptions that … Read more
ANSI/ASSE A10.32 2012 Edition, “Personal Fall Protection Used in Construction and Demolition Operations,” has been released and is now available from Document Center Inc. in both paper and pdf formats. This standard establishes performance criteria for personal fall protection equipment and systems in construction and demolition and provides guidelines and recommendations for their use and … Read more
The new BS EN 55022 2010 Edition has just been released for public distribution. It’s titled “Information technology equipment. Radio disturbance characteristics. Limits and methods of measurement,” and is the official English language edition of the EN 55022:2010. The standard is a modified adoption of the CISPR 22 6th Edition from 2008. The standard applies … Read more
A-A-59588, the commercial item description titled “Rubber, Silicone,” has just been released as a new Revision B edition. Available from Document Center Inc., the new document covers six classes of silicone rubber, in various grades. GSA (the General Services Administration) has authorized it’s use by all federal agencies. A CID (commercial item description) is an indexed, simplified product description … Read more
ANSI A117.1, the foremost standard on facility accessibility, has been issued as the new 2009 Edition. First published in 1961, this standard is celebrating its 50th anniversary with this new release. Titled ‘Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities’, A117.1 provides the guidelines for designers to create buildings that offer unobstructed entry and use for people … Read more
IEEE C37.90.1 2012 , “IEEE Standard for Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus,” is here and available from Document Center Inc. in both paper and pdf format. The 2012 Edition replaces and obsoletes the previous 2002 release. It has also been previously known ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1, ANSI/IEEE-C37.90a … Read more
ISO 18739, “Dentistry – Vocabulary of process chain for CAD/CAM systems,” has just been released. It has been developed specifically to bring this technology into standardized format with regards to the language that’s used. With no uniform terminology previously, users of these dental CAD/CAM systems have been confused. Now there’s hope for consistency across products … Read more
ISO 9626 has just been updated. The standard is titled “Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices – Requirements and test methods.” The new 2nd Edition from 2016 replaces the 1st Edition from 1991 along with the Amendment 1 from 2001. Both of the old documents are now obsolete. The new update … Read more
Based in Silicon Valley, Document Center Inc. has been selling standards and services to the Semiconductor Industry since our founding in 1982. One of our top-selling standards to this niche is the JESD 46, “Customer Notification of Product/Process Changes by Solid-State Suppliers.” The standard has just been updated by the release of Revision D, the … Read more
MIL-STD-882 Revision E, “System Safety,” has just been released and is now available from Document Center Inc. This system safety standard practice is a key element of Systems Engineering (SE) that provides a standard, generic method for the identification, classification, and mitigation of hazards. It is a keystone to protecting U.S. military personnel from accidental death, … Read more
MIL-STD-883, “Microcircuits,” has been updated. The new Revision K dated 4/25/2016 has replaced the previous Revision J with Notices 1 to 5. It is available from Document Center Inc. in both paper format and for pdf download. It can also be included in our Standards Online company-wide access service. It is one of our most … Read more
NFPA 232 for the protection of records from fire hazards has been updated. The new 2017 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. now. It replaces all previous issues including the former 2012 Edition. The title is “Standard for the Protection of Records.” It is 48 pages long. Protecting vital business records is an essential part … Read more
TAPPI Standard Practice T 564 sp-11, “Transparent chart for the estimation of defect size,” is now available. This new 2011 Edition for the paper and pulp industry provides users with an editorially corrected standard practice on the use of the transparent chart itself. There are many applications where it is desired to measure the size … Read more
The new IEC 61000-4-11: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests for equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase, is now in edition 3.0 and replaces the previous 2.1 edition. This section of IEC 61000 defines the immunity test … Read more
The strong connection between European Union legislation and the corresponding “harmonized” standards has resulted in several important toy safety standards required for the sale of toys in Europe. Released as EN standards, they can only be purchased as reprints available from each country in Europe as they are adopted. Here’s the list of European Toy … Read more
UL 50 and UL 50E, the two essential UL standards on Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, have just been updated. Here’s a quick review of each of these two important publications and their changes: UL 50, 13th Edition, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations The UL 50 applies to enclosures for electrical equipment intended to be installed and … Read more
What does ASTM reapproved mean? This is one of those questions that many folks who are new to standards have. The answer is simple, but it is an opportunity to discuss the administrative side of standardization too. “Reapproved” or “Reaffirmed” are terms used in standardization to notate that a publication has been reviewed on a … Read more
One of our all-time best selling military specifications was MIL-Q-9858, “Quality Program Requirements.” From 1958 to 1996, the document was a staple of the defense contracting system. It provided guidance for a quality management system for thousands of companies, large and small, involved in defense work both as a prime contractors and subcontractors. What happened … Read more
What ever happened to MIL-STD-2154, Inspection, Ultrasonic, Wrought Metals, Process for? Actually, the standard was picked up by SAE International. It was renumbered AMS-STD-2154 and has been an active standard ever since. Since the AMS-STD-2154 has just been updated to a new Revision C, let’s take a look at the history. MIL-STD-2154 was an important … Read more
MIL-STD-45662 was one of Document Center’s all time best selling standards, bar none. It was the quality standard for calibration until Mil Spec reform took over in the mid-90’s. So what ever happened to the standard and what should you be using now? MIL-STD-45662A was cancelled by Cancellation Notice 2 on Feb 27, 1995. The … Read more
The replacement of the ANSI Z540.1 with the ANSI Z540.3 and the ISO/IEC 17025 back in 2007 has led to a number of questions from Document Center Inc. customers. To help you understand the situation, here’s a review of the migration path. And we’ll discuss the differences between the ANSI Z540.1 and ANSI Z540.3 as we … Read more
MIL-STD-105, “Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes,” is another of those popular military standards that got cancelled during Mil Spec reform in the mid-1990’s. The documents referenced in the cancellation notice can cause confusion for users, so some assistance with this can be helpful. The last revision of the MIL-STD-105 was Revision E … Read more
QQ-P-35, “Passivation Treatments for Corrosion Resistant Steel,” is another government document that was cancelled due to the implementation of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act in the mid-1990’s. The public law, known as NTTAA, directs Federal Agencies to use technical standards “that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.” Since QQ-P-35 was … Read more
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