WORLDWIDE Material Specification

ENGINEERING GMW16193
Finish
STANDARDS

Quality and Chrome Plater Approval Process

Note: An approval is based on single part

1 Scope geometry. Subsequent parts must be tested to
meet GM PPAP requirements (GM Materials
This specification describes the General Motors
Engineering reserves the right to require an
approval process for decorative plastic and metal
additional approval if part complexity warrants).
plating. The plater must obtain an approval for
each material, chemical source, finish, and facility
combination. The criteria are listed within the 2 References
requirements of this specification. In addition, Note: Only the latest approved standards are
some quality control tests are recommended. applicable unless otherwise specified.
1.1 Material Description. The entire Class A part 2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
surface is to meet all requirements. ASTM B368 DIN 50021
1.2 Symbols. Not applicable. ASTM B456 ISO 1463
1.3 Typical Applications. All plated parts that ASTM B490 ISO 2177
include, but are not limited to bright, satin, and dark ASTM B571 ISO 3497
chrome finishes. Primary part applications are both
ASTM B604 ISO 17025
exterior and interior.
ASTM B764 TS16949 CQI-11
1.4 Remarks. Finish suppliers (platers) should be
approved before Tier 1 sourcing. The Tier 1 should ASTM E384 HK25
select approved platers from their respective 2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
regions, otherwise contact GM Materials GMW3001 GMW14672
Engineering prior to finalizing plating source
GMW3059 GMW14700
selection.
GMW3221 GMW14829
In some situations, based on cost savings or
capacity restrictions, a new plater can be GMW3286 GMW15572
developed. The Tier 1 is responsible for (a) GMW14458 GMW15581
determining the plater’s ability to meet all pre- GMW14668 GMW15613
production part submission dates utilizing
production processes, (b) consulting with GM 3 Requirements
Materials Engineering, and (c) ensuring that the
3.1 Requirements on Test Specimens. Test
plater is approved before Integration Vehicle
specimens must be conditioned per GMW3221
Engineering Release, typically Start of Production
Code A or as stated in GMW14668, GMW14672,
(SOP) – week 74. The Tier 1 should identify an
or GMW15613.
approved backup plating source in these cases.
3.2 Construction Documentation. Tier 1 is
Once a plater has successfully completed the
required to provide the following information about
approval process, their approval record (trim
the plating source to the appropriate GM Materials
transmittal) will be available on GM Supply Power
Engineer. This information must be reviewed prior
web site. The trim transmittal will support the Tier 1
to beginning a specific finish development request.
- GM Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
One approval may be applicable for future parts Submit the following by electronic transmission or
with the same combination. Any substrate, solution at technical review:
chemistry, supplier, process, or facility change is  Supplier Assessment Form (Appendix A,
subject to re-qualification. Table A1).
Trivalent chrome finishes have the same  TS16949 CQI-11 report and any action items,
requirements. In addition, they may require with expected completion dates.
additional technical considerations.

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 Detailed downtime procedures as work
instructions for current interruptions and
mechanical failures.
 General Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
(PFMEA) for plating and molding.
 Control Plans (plating and molding).
 Chemical suppliers identified for etch, copper,
nickel, and chrome solutions.
 30 to 90 day production data: Plating
thicknesses, Simultaneous Thickness and
Electrochemical Potential (STEP), and active
sites. Provide 100x photo micrographs
showing active sites.
 Maintenance schedule for plating processes
 Plater Registration (name, address, DUNS
number, contact name, telephone number and
email address).
 Tier 1 Registration (name, address, DUNS
number contact name, phone number, and
email address).
A construction transmittal or MATSPC entry will be
initiated to track plater development. Platers must
provide a detailed timeline for completion of all
requirements as directed by GM Materials
Engineer.
3.3 Development Request. The Tier 1, after the
construction transmittal or MATSPC entry is
recorded, should submit Appendix A Table A2, GM
Bright Metal Finish Requirements Form, to the
responsible GM Appearance Engineer.
3.3.1 Plastic substrates must be listed in the
MATSPC as approved to GMW15572 P-T5/T6 or
GMW15581 P-T7. Specify the manufacturer,
product name, and product code (i.e., Vendor
Materials ID). Nylon-6 (PA6), Nylon-66 (PA66), and
metals should be reported as indicated.
3.3.2 New Plater Information.
 Quality manager, phone/fax numbers, and
email address
 Specification (including Code and Type) per
drawing notes or Statement of Requirements
(SOR) Appendix F10.
3.4 Appearance Evaluation.
3.4.1 Appearance standards can be ordered from
Thierry Corporation (www.thierry-corp.com).
3.4.2 Submit six production parts that represent an
acceptable appearance match to the responsible
GM Design Appearance Quality (DAQ) Engineer.
Parts must represent production tooling, plating
racks, and plating process. Large parts must be
shipped to the address specified by the Design
Appearance Quality Department.
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3.4.3 Parts must represent both (3 parts) Low
Current Density (LCD) and (3 parts) High Current
Density (HCD) rack locations. Label the parts with
their current density rack position. Unlabeled or
unidentified parts will not be approved. Submit a
rack image showing the low and high current
density rack locations.
3.4.4 Plating thickness should be confirmed by the
plater prior to their visual submission.
3.4.5 Submit Part and International Material Data
System (IMDS) numbers with the visual
submission.
3.4.6 Outcome. If the appearance is rejected, the
new plater must make adjustments to produce an
acceptable match. When the plater resubmits for
approval, control plan must be updated to reflect
the process adjustments.
Once approved, the plater can proceed to the
Performance Evaluation.
3.5 Performance Evaluation.
3.5.1 Use only test methods recorded in
GMW14668, GMW14672, or GMW15613. Use the
specific test data form provided in Appendix A
Table A3, Table A4, Table A5, Table A6, Table A7,
Table A8 or Table A9 for the substrate plated.
3.5.2 Plating thicknesses, Nickel electrochemical
potential, and Discontinuous chromium must be
taken at points that are previously agreed upon by
the GM Materials Engineer. Submit a part (image
or drawing) with these locations identified. A
plating thickness map is recommended for
complex geometries to help determine low and
high current density surfaces.
3.5.3 Lab Accreditation (ISO 17025). Testing is to
be performed by a laboratory accredited or audited
by a third party organization recognized by GM,to
ISO 17025. Include a Scope of Accreditation or a
Scope of Activity from the auditor before testing.
3.5.4 Submit both data and tested parts for
approval to Materials Engineer. Tested parts
should be packaged appropriately in order to
prevent damage that might occur during shipment
and handling.
3.5.5 Submit as molded parts produced from the
beginning and middle of molding shift that have
been immersed in glacial acetic acid solution,
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) only for
stress determination. A red dye solution is
applicable for ABS + Polycarbonate (PC) stress
evaluation. Parts must represent the same used for
all test samples. Contact GM Materials Engineer
for information regarding appropriate test methods.
3.6 Interior Requirements. All parts must meet all
appearance criteria prior to test (no pits, dents, dirt,
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scratches, nickel show, or blisters allowed on
significant surfaces). Parts should be carefully
degated prior to test in order to prevent potential
site for nonconformance. Each test must be
completed on six parts representing (3) low and (3)
high current density rack locations. Parts must be
labeled with respect to their rack location.
3.6.1 Plating Thickness (ISO 1463 /ISO 2177 /
ISO 3497). Report Copper, Total Nickel, and
Chrome thicknesses as indicated in GMW14668,
GMW14672, or GMW15613.
3.6.2 Adhesion. Report the results for Saw Grind
Adhesion (ASTM B571 / GMW14829),
Temperature Storage (GMW14668), and
Temperature Cycling A and B (GMW14668).
Submit the following for plated all metal (including
stainless steel) parts; Saw Grind Adhesion and
Thermal Shock (GMW14672 / GMW15613).
Submit all tested parts for visual confirmation to the
GM Materials Engineer. Sectioning parts for
Temperature Storage, Temperature Cycling A and
B, and Thermal Shock are not allowed unless
approved by GM Materials Engineer.
3.6.3 Corrosion Resistance (GMW14458 / ASTM
B368 / DIN 50021). Class A and B surfaces should
be evaluated for corrosion and significant
appearance change. See GMW14668,
GMW14672, or GMW15613 for the appropriate
number of test hours. Parts should be rinsed
thoroughly with deionized (DI) water to remove any
residual salts prior to laboratory evaluation.
Provide corrosion and appearance defect report
and submit all parts to the GM Materials Engineer.
Sectioning parts for corrosion resistance is not
allowed unless approved by GM Materials
Engineer.
3.7 Exterior Requirements. All parts must meet
appearance criteria prior to test (no pits, dents, dirt,
scratches, nickel show, or blisters allowed on
significant surfaces). Parts should be carefully
degated prior to test in order to prevent potential
site for nonconformance. Each test must be
completed on six parts that come from (3) low and
(3) high current density plating rack locations.
Parts must be labeled with respect to their rack
location.
3.7.1 Plating Thickness. Report Copper, Semi-
Bright Nickel, High Sulfur Nickel Strike (HS) as
applicable, Bright Nickel, Total Nickel, and
Chromium thicknesses as indicated in GMW14668,
GMW14672, or GMW15613. Note compliance to
Variation (VAR) 1 or VAR 2 as listed on part
drawing notes.
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3.7.2 Report percent semi-bright nickel, percent
high sulfur nickel strike, and percent bright nickel
as a function of total nickel thickness.
3.7.3 Nickel Electrochemical Potential (ASTM
B764). Submit 6 STEP charts and report the
potential millivolts (mV) and direction between
nickel layers; Microporous Nickel – Bright Nickel,
Bright Nickel – High Sulfur Nickel Strike (as
applicable), and Bright Nickel – Semi Bright Nickel.
3.7.4 Discontinuous Chromium (ASTM°B456 /
ASTM B604). Report for plated plastic parts the
pore count from 6 parts (include 100x photo
micrographs representing active sites and their
distribution). Report 6 pore count results obtained
using the Dubpernell method, both methods being
required for approval. If micro cracked chromium is
employed, supplier is to provide count per
centimeter (count/cm) only as indicated in
GMW14668.
Report for plated metal parts the pore count from 6
parts (including 100x photo micrographs
representing active sites and their distribution) per
GMW14672 and GMW15613. If Dubpernell
method is reported, supplier must report active
sites method in addition for approval. If micro
cracked chromium is employed, supplier is to
provide count per centimeter (count/cm) only as
indicated in GMW14672 or GMW15613.
3.7.5 Adhesion. Report the results for Saw Grind
Adhesion, Temperature Storage, Temperature
Cycling A and B and Stone Chipping (GMW14700/
GMW14668) as applicable for plated plastic parts.
Submit the following for plated metal (including
stainless steel) parts; Saw Grind Adhesion and
Thermal Shock (GMW14672 / GMW15613).
Submit all tested parts for visual confirmation to the
GM Materials Engineer. Sectioning parts for
Temperature Storage, Temperature Cycling A and
B, and Thermal Shock is not allowed unless
approved by GM Materials Engineer.
3.7.6 Corrosion Resistance. Class A and B
surfaces should be evaluated for corrosion and
significant appearance change. Parts should be
rinsed thoroughly with DI water to remove any
residual salts prior to the evaluation. Provide
corrosion and appearance defect report and submit
all parts to the GM Materials Engineer. Sectioning
parts for corrosion resistance is not allowed unless
approved by GM Materials Engineer.
3.7.7 Nickel Hardness. Severe service metal
platers (GMW14672 Code A only) should report
Semi-Bright Nickel and Bright Nickel solution
hardness per ATSM E384 HK25.
3.7.8 Nickel Ductility on Plated Stainless Steel.
Nickel Ductility on plated stainless steel should be
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reported for Bright Nickel solution using the
ASTM B490 (foil method).
3.7.9 System Performance. Severe service metal
platers (GMW14672 Code A only) must use Table
A5, Table A6, Table A7, or Table 8 and all tested
parts for visual confirmation by Materials Engineer.
3.8 Additional Requirements.
3.8.1 A new approval is required when any of the
following changes occur:
3.8.1.1 Material supplier (i.e., Chi Mei to Sabic).
3.8.1.2 Material Type (i.e., ABS to ABS + PC).
3.8.1.3 Material ID (i.e., PA 727 to MG37EP).
3.8.1.4 Plating Facility/Location (DUNS number).
3.8.1.5 Finish (i.e., 150Z to 756S).
3.8.1.6 Chemical Source (i.e., Atotech, Enthone, or
MacDermid).
3.8.2 Submit final molding and plating control plans
to GM Materials Engineer for review.
3.8.2.1 Minimum Plating Quality Control.
Product test sampling plans are required for plated
parts and should be referenced in the control
plans. Test sampling plan at a minimum shall
include:
3.8.2.1.1 All part numbers and family of part
numbers. May be a corporate plan but must be
specific to plating line.
3.8.2.1.2 Updates relative to new, carryover, and
extinct part numbers.
3.8.2.1.3 Rationale for surrogate groupings when
surrogate data is used.
3.8.2.1.4 All plating and painting operations.
3.8.2.1.5 Daily quality control tests within plating
facility:
 Simultaneous Plate Thickness and
Electrochemical Potential (STEP) - (exterior
only)
 Plating Thicknesses
 Saw Grind Adhesion
 Corrosion Resistance
 Discontinuous Chromium (exterior only)
 Temperature Storage
3.8.2.1.6 Weekly part tests within plating facility:
 Stone Chipping
 GM Part Copper Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt
Spray (CASS) Testing (2 x week)
 Temperature Cycling Method A and B
 Nickel Hardness and Ductility
3.8.2.1.7 Frequencies of each test should take into
account the reliability of the data, production
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volumes, lot/batch identification, before and after
shipping (if across an ocean and into a
warehouse).
3.8.2.1.8 State where the physical or chemical
tests are performed (i.e., onsite lab).
3.8.2.1.9 Be available for a GM audit at any time.
3.8.2.1.10 Have revision dates and approval
(internal) signatures, as well as GM Supplier
Quality Engineer (SQE) signature.
4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.
5 Rules and Regulations
5.1 All materials supplied to this standard must
comply with the requirements of GMW3001, Rules
and Regulations for Material Specifications.
5.2 All materials supplied to this standard must
comply with the requirements of GMW3059,
Restricted and Reportable Substances for
Parts.
6 Approved Sources
Engineering qualifications of an approved source
are required for this standard. Only sources listed
in the GM Materials File (i.e., GM Supply Power)
under this standard number have been qualified by
Engineering as meeting the requirements of this
standard.
For other GM locations, the responsible
Engineering group should be contacted to obtain
the approved source in that individual country.
Table A10 Checklist is provided as a quick
reference to actions that must be completed for
approval.
7 Notes
7.1 Glossary.
MATSPC: Global repository of GM approved
materials for corresponding GM Engineering
Standards.
7.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols.
A Anodic
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
C Cathodic
CASS Copper Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt
Spray
CSIDS Corporate Supplier Identification
Source
DAQ Design Appearance Quality
DI Deionized

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DUNS Data Universal Numbering System SPEC Specification

GME General Motors Europe SQE Supplier Quality Engineer
HCD High Current Density STEP Simultaneous Thickness and
HS High Sulfur Nickel Strike Electrochemical Potential
IMDS International Material Data System VAR Variation
LCD Low Current Density
8 Coding System
MATSPC See 7.1
This standard shall be referenced in other
MC Microcracked
documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
MP Microporous
Material per GMW16193.
mV Millivolts
N/A Not Applicable 9 Release and Revisions
PA6 Nylon -6 9.1 Release. This standard was originated in
PA66 Nylon -66 February 2009, It was first approved by the Global
PC Polycarbonate Finish Team in March 2010. It was first published
in March 2010.
PFMEA Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
PPAP Part Production Approval Process Publication
Issue Description (Organization)
Date
REQ Required
SOP Start of Production 1 MAR 2010 Initial publication.
SOR Statement of Requirement

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Appendix A

Note 1
Table A1: Supplier Assessment Form
Plater Name DUNS Number Address City/State/Province Country

Phone Number
Quality Manager Email Address Website
Fax Number

Chemical and Tooling Supplier Onsite Maintenance

Customers Current Parts
Suppliers Representation Schedule

Plating Capacity
Number of lines, tank Mfg/Lab
Open Capacity Plating Line Type Finishes
size Accreditation
Length, Width, Depth
% or bars/day Hoist or Return Bright, Satin, Dark
ISO 17025-TS16949
bars/h

Materials Plated Current Interruption

Tool Design-Mfg Rack Design-Mfg Molding Process
ABS, ABS+PC, PA6, Audible and
Capability Outsourced Capability Visual Alarms
PA66, Metals

Electroless Acid Semi Bright High Sulfur

Pre Etch-Etch
Nickel or Copper Copper Nickel Nickel Strike

Bright Satin Microporous Chromium Final Rinse

Nickel Nickel Nickel 6 3 Heated/DI Water
Cr /Cr

Forced Air Dry Auxiliary Anodes

Heated Used-Capable

Note 1: Indicate chemical suppliers used for etch, electroless nickel or copper, semi-bright nickel, nickel strike, bright nickel, satin nickel,
microporous nickel, and chrome.

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Note 1, Note 2
Table A2: Bright Metal Finish Requirements Form
Component Name:
(Grille Surround, Shifter Cap, etc.)
Vehicle: Model Year:
(i.e., GMXXXX)
Material Type:
(GMW15572 P-T5, Aluminum, etc.)
Vendor Materials ID:
(Specific Plastic Manufacturer, Product Name, and Product Code)
(Specific Metal)
GM Material Specification:
(i.e., GMW14668 Code A, GMW14672)
GM Finish Code: GM Finish Name:
(i.e., 150Z) (i.e., Bright Chrome)

Finishing Source:
(Company, address, phone number,
fax number, email address, and contact name)

Tier 1:

Tier 2:

Match To:
(i.e., 150Z Bright Chrome)
Note 1: Description of Request: (Be specific, including source timing, molding source, availability of production racks, electroless
nickel/copper, 3 or 4 layer nickel system.)
Note 2: Finishing Source and Tier 1 must be registered on GM Supply Power and Corporate Supplier Identity Source (CSIDS).

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Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4

Table A3: Test Data Form for Exterior Plated Plastic Parts (1 of 2)
Region: Plater:
Substrate: Material Supplier:
Part Name: Part Number
Date: Tested By (Print and Sign):
Phone Number Lab

HC
LCD LCD LCD D HCD HCD
TEST SPEC REQUIREMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6
Note 1
Plating Thicknesses

ISO 1463, Note 2

Identify Variation Used ISO 2177, VAR 1 VAR 2 (GME)
ISO 3497
Total 35 35
0.25 to
Chrome (MP) 0.50 0.25 to 0.50
Chrome (MC) 0.8 0.8
Copper 15 20
Total Nickel 20 15
Note 3
% Nickel Report

Identify Number of ISO 1463, 4 Layer

ISO 2177, 3 Layer Nickel
Nickel Layers Used Nickel
ISO 3497
RE
Microporous Nickel REQ REQ REQ REQ REQ Q REQ REQ
% Bright Nickel 30% 20 to 40%
% High-Sulfur Nickel REQ Not applicable
% Semi-Bright Nickel 50 to 70% 60 to 80%
Electrochemical Potential
Note 4

MP Nickel to Bright ASTM Microporous to Bright cathodic

Nickel B764 (C) ,10 to 40 mV
Bright to Semi-Bright anodic
Bright to Semi-Bright (A), 100 to 200 mV
High Sulfur to Bright anodic
High Sulfur to Bright (A), 15 to 40 mV
Discontinuous Chromium

Microporous (Active ASTM

5000 pores/cm2
Sites) B604

Microporous
(Dubpernell) 10000 pores/cm2
Microcracked 250 to 800 cracks/cm
Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is the minimum requirement.
Note 2: Required for General Motors Europe approval.
Note 3: Report percentage of total nickel thickness, 3 layer nickel – semi bright, bright, and microporous, 4 layer nickel – semi bright, high
sulfur, bright, and microporous.
Note 4: Report STEP direction and millivolt (mV).

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Note 1, Note 2
Table A3: Test Data Form for Exterior Plated Plastic Parts (2 of 2)
Region: Plater:
Substrate: Material Supplier:
Part Name: Part Number:
Date: Tested By (Print and Sign): Lab
Phone Number
LCD LCD LCD HCD HCD HCD
TEST SPEC REQUIREMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6
Adhesion
Saw Grind ASTM B571 No separation between
GMW14829 plating layers, or lifting
from substrate (Pass/Fail)

Temperature Storage GMW14668 90°C No surface change,

adhesion loss, or other
change which reduces the
performance and comply
with specific drawing
requirements after test
(Pass/Fail)

Note 1
110°C Same criteria as 90°C
Temperature Cycling GMW14668 Method A No deformation, crazing,
blistering, splitting, or loss
of adhesion to the
substrate or loss of
adhesion between metal
plating layers (Pass/Fail)

Method B
Note 2
(GME) Same criteria as Method A
Stone Chipping GMW14668 No plate separation from
GMW14700 substrate, no blistering
(visible as distorted
reflection)
>5 mm diameter
(Pass/Fail)
Note 2
(GME)
Same criteria as above
Corrosion Resistance
Corrosion Resistance GMW14458, H. as listed Free of any surface
ASTM B368 in defects and corrosion on
/ DIN 50021, GMW14668 all significant surfaces at
GMW3286 conclusion of specified
hours (Pass/Fail)

Note 1: ABS + PC underhood applications only.

Note 2: Required for GME regional approvals only.

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Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4

Table A4: Test Data Form for Interior Plated Plastic Parts

Region: Plater:
Substrate: Material Supplier:
Part Name: Part Number:
Date: Tested By (Print and Sign): Lab
Phone Number:
LCD LCD LCD HCD HCD HCD
TEST REQUIREMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6
Note 1
PLATING THICKNESSES
Identify Variation Used
Total 18
Chrome (mp) 0.25
Chrome (mc) 0.25
Copper 10
Total Nickel 8
Note 2
% NICKEL REPORT

Identify Number of Nickel ISO1463,

ISO2177, 2 Layer Nickel
Layers Used
ISO3497
Note 3
% Bright Nickel
% Semi-Bright Nickel 50% minimum

Saw Grind ASTM B571
Temperature Storage
GMW14668
ADHESION
No separation between plating layers,
or lifting from substrate (Pass/Fail)
90°C No surface change, adhesion loss, or
other change which reduces the
performance and comply with specific
drawing requirements after test
(Pass/Fail)

Temperature Cycling Method A

GMW14668 No deformation, crazing, blistering,
splitting, or loss of adhesion to the
substrate or loss of adhesion between
metal plating layers (Pass/Fail)
Method B
Note 4
(GME) Same as Above
CORROSION RESISTANCE
Corrosion Resistance Hours as Free of any surface defects and
ASTM B368 listed in corrosion on all significant surfaces at
GMW14668 conclusion of specified hours
(Pass/Fail)
Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is minimum requirement.
Note 2: Report percent as function of total nickel thickness.
Note 3: If semi bright nickel is required, bright nickel must be used to meet overall thickness requirements and appearance.
Note 4: Required for General Motors Europe approval.

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Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4

Table
Table A5:A5: Test
Test DataForm
Data Form for
for Zinc
ZincSubstrates
Substrates Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5
Region: Plater: Facility:
Substrate: Material Supplier: Finish:
Part Name: Part #: Lab:
Date: Tested by (Print & Sign): Phone #:
Test Spec RequirementNote1 LCD 1 LCD 2 LCD 3 HCD 4 HCD 5 HCD 6
Plating Thickness
Identify Var Used A (Ext.+) B (Ext.) C (Interior)
Total 40 35 13
Chrome (mp) 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.5
Chrome (mc) 0.8 0.8 0.8
Copper 10 10 5
ISO1463,
Total Nickel 30 20 8
ISO2177,
Identify # of Layers Used ISO3497 Note 2 4 Layer Nickel 3 Layer Nickel 1 Layer Nickel
Microporous Nickel REQ REQ N/ANote3
Note 4 > 30% 20 to 40% 100%
Bright Nickel
Note3 Note3
High-Sulfur Nickel REQ N/A N/A
Note 4 Note3
Semibright Nickel 50 to 70% 60 to 80% N/A
Nickel Electrochemical Potential Note5
Microporous to Bright Microporous cathodic to Bright 10 to 40mV
Bright to Semibright ASTM B764 Bright anodic to Semibright 100 to 200mV
High-Sulfur to Bright High Sulfur anodic to Bright 15 to 40mV
Discontinous ChromeNote5
Microporous (Active ASTM B456
10000 pores/cm2
Sites) Appendix X5
Microcracked 250 to 800 cracks/cm
Adhesion
ASTM B571, No lifting of electroplate from substrate, no
Saw Grind
GMW 14829 separation between plated layers

Thermal Shock GMW14672 No blistering or flaking of coating after immersion

Corrosion Resistance
GMW14458, Free of any surface defects and free of corrosion
Corrosion ASTM B368/DIN on all significant surfaces at the conclusion of
50021, GMW3286 specified number of hours
Nickel Hardness and Ductility
ASTM E384
Bright Ni
HK25
Should be <550 N/ANote3 N/ANote3

ASTM E384 Note3 Note3

Semibright Ni Shall be <460 N/A N/A
HK25

No visible
GMW14700
System Performance substrate N/ANote3 N/ANote3
GMW3286
corrosion

Note 1: If range is not specified, value is minimum requirement, exterior+ is severe service.
Note 2: ISO 2177 or ISO 3497 preferred for chrome thickness measurement.
Note 3: Not required.
Note 4: Percentage of total Nickel.
Note 5: Exterior only.

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Note 1-7 Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, Note 6, Note 7

Table A6: Table
Test Data
A6:Form
Testfor Aluminum
Data Form Substrates
for Aluminum Substrates
Region: Plater: Facility:
Substrate: Material Supplier: Finish:
Part Name: Part #: Lab:
Date: Tested by (Print & Sign): Phone #:
Test Spec RequirementNote1 LCD 1 LCD 2 LCD 3 HCD 4 HCD 5 HCD 6
Plating Thickness
Identify Var Used A (Ext.+) B (Ext.) C (Interior)
Total 50 50 13
Chrome (mp) 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.5
Chrome (mc) 0.8 0.8 0.8
Note 2
Copper 10 10 5
ISO1463,
Total Nickel 40 40 8
ISO2177,
Identify # of Layers Used ISO3497 Note 3 4 Layer Nickel 3 Layer Nickel 1 Layer Nickel
Note 4
Microporous Nickel REQ REQ N/A
Bright NickelNote 5 > 30% 20 to 40% 100%
High-Sulfur Nickel REQ N/ANote4 N/ANote4
Semibright NickelNote 5 50 to 70% 60 to 80% N/ANote4
Nickel Electrochemical Potential Note6
Microporous to Bright Microporous cathodic to Bright 10 to 40mV
Bright to Semibright ASTM B764 Bright anodic to Semibright 100 to 200mV
High-Sulfur to Bright High Sulfur anodic to Bright 15 to 40mV
Discontinous ChromeNote6
Microporous (Active ASTM B456
10000 pores/cm2
Sites) Appendix X5
Microcracked 250 to 800 cracks/cm
Adhesion
ASTM B571, No lifting of electroplate from substrate, no
Saw Grind
GMW 14829 separation between plated layers

Thermal Shock GMW14672 No blistering or flaking of coating after immersion

Corrosion Resistance
GMW14458, Free of any surface defects and free of corrosion
Corrosion ASTM B368/DIN on all significant surfaces at the conclusion of
50021, GMW3286 specified number of hours

Supplemental secondary
GMW14672 Present Present N/A Note4
surface coating Note 7

Nickel Hardness and Ductility

ASTM E384 Note4 Note4
Bright Ni Should be <550 N/A N/A
HK25

ASTM E384 Note4 Note4

Semibright Ni Shall be <460 N/A N/A
HK25

No visible
GMW14700
System Performance
GMW3286
substrate N/ANote4 N/ANote4
corrosion

Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is minimum requirement.

Note 2: Optional for tubular components. If copper is not used, total plating thickness must be met with nickel.
Note 3: ISO 2177 or 3497 preferred for chrome measurement.
Note 4: Not required.
Note 5: Percentage of total Nickel.
Note 6: Exterior only.
Note 7: Unless otherwise specified on drawing.

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Note 1, Note
Note 2, Note
1, Note 2,3,Note
Note3,
4, Note
Note 54, Note 5
TableTable
A7: A7: Test
Test Data
Data Formfor
Form for Steel
Steel Substrates
Substrates
Region: Plater: Facility:
Substrate: Material Supplier: Finish:
Part Name: Part #: Lab:
Date: Tested by (Print & Sign): Phone #:
Test Spec RequirementNote1 LCD 1 LCD 2 LCD 3 HCD 4 HCD 5 HCD 6
Plating Thickness
Identify Var Used A (Ext.+) B (Ext.) C (Interior)
Total 30 or 45 30 or 45 13
Chrome (mp) 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.5
Chrome (mc) 0.8 0.8 0.8
Copper 0 or 20 0 or 20 0 or 5
Total Nickel ISO1463, 30 or 25 30 or 25 13 or 8
ISO2177,
Identify # of Layers Used ISO3497 Note 2 4 Layer Nickel 3 Layer Nickel 1 Layer Nickel
Microporous Nickel REQ REQ N/ANote3
Note 4 > 30% 20 to 40% 100%
Bright Nickel
High-Sulfur Nickel REQ N/ANote3 N/ANote3
Semibright NickelNote 4 50 to 70% 60 to 80% N/ANote3
Nickel Electrochemical Potential Note5
Microporous to Bright Microporous cathodic to Bright 10 to 40mV
Bright to Semibright ASTM B764 Bright anodic to Semibright 100 to 200mV
High-Sulfur to Bright High Sulfur anodic to Bright 15 to 40mV
Discontinous ChromeNote5
Microporous (Active ASTM B456
10000 pores/cm2
Sites) Appendix X5
Microcracked 250 to 800 cracks/cm
Adhesion
ASTM B571, No lifting of electroplate from substrate, no
Saw Grind
GMW 14829 separation between plated layers

Thermal Shock GMW14672 No blistering or flaking of coating after immersion

Corrosion Resistance
GMW14458, Free of any surface defects and free of corrosion
Corrosion ASTM B368/DIN on all significant surfaces at the conclusion of
50021, GMW3286 specified number of hours
Nickel Hardness and Ductility
ASTM E384
Bright Ni
HK25
Should be <550 N/ANote4 N/ANote4

ASTM E384 Note4 Note4

Semibright Ni Shall be <460 N/A N/A
HK25

No visible
GMW14700
System Performance substrate N/ANote4 N/ANote4
GMW3286
corrosion

Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is minimum requirement.

Note 2: ISO 2177 or 3497 preferred for chrome measurement.
Note 3: Not required.
Note 4: Percentage of total Nickel.
Note 5: Exterior only.

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Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, Note 6

Table A8: Test Data Form for Copper Substrates Note 1-6
Table A8: Test Data Form afor Copper Substrates
Region: Plater: Facility:
Substrate: Material Supplier: Finish:
Part Name: Part #: Lab:
Date: Tested by (Print & Sign): Phone #:
Test Spec RequirementNote1 LCD 1 LCD 2 LCD 3 HCD 4 HCD 5 HCD 6
Plating Thickness
Identify Var Used A (Ext.+) B (Ext.) C (Interior)
Total 40 35 13
Chrome (mp) 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.5
Chrome (mc) 0.8 0.8 0.8
Note 2
Copper 10 10 5
ISO1463,
Total Nickel 30 20 8
ISO2177,
Identify # of Layers Used ISO3497 Note 3 4 Layer Nickel 3 Layer Nickel 1 Layer Nickel
Microporous Nickel REQ REQ Note4
N/A
Note 5 > 30% 20 to 40% 100%
Bright Nickel
High-Sulfur Nickel REQ N/ANote4 N/ANote4
Semibright NickelNote 5 50 to 70% 60 to 80% N/ANote4
Nickel Electrochemical Potential Note6
Microporous to Bright Microporous cathodic to Bright 10 to 40mV
Bright to Semibright ASTM B764 Bright anodic to Semibright 100 to 200mV

High-Sulfur to Bright High Sulfur anodic to Bright 15 to 40mV

Discontinous ChromeNote6
Microporous (Active ASTM B456
10000 pores/cm2
Sites) Appendix X5
Microcracked 250 to 800 cracks/cm
Adhesion
ASTM B571, No lifting of electroplate from substrate, no
Saw Grind
GMW 14829 separation between plated layers

Thermal Shock GMW14672 No blistering or flaking of coating after immersion

Corrosion Resistance
GMW14458, Free of any surface defects and free of corrosion
Corrosion ASTM B368/DIN on all significant surfaces at the conclusion of
50021, GMW3286 specified number of hours
Nickel Hardness and Ductility
ASTM E384
Bright Ni Should be <550 N/ANote4 N/ANote4
HK25

ASTM E384
Semibright Ni Shall be <460 N/ANote4 N/ANote4
HK25

No visible
GMW14700 Note4 Note4
System Performance substrate N/A N/A
GMW3286
corrosion
Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is minimum requirement.
Note 2: Optional for cloisonné type substrates.
Note 3: ISO 2177 or 3497 preferred for chrome measurement.
Note 4: Not required.
Note 5: Percentage of total nickel.
Note 6: Exterior only.

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Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5 Note 1, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5
Table
TableA9:
A9:Test
TestData
DataForm
Formfor
forStainless
StainlessSteel
SteelSubstrates
Substrates
Region: Plater: Facility:
Substrate: Material Supplier: Finish:
Part Name: Part #: Lab:
Date: Tested by (Print & Sign): Phone #:
Test Spec RequirementNote1 LCD 1 LCD 2 LCD 3 HCD 4 HCD 5 HCD 6
Plating Thickness
Identify Var Used A B C D F
Total 20.25 8.25 0.25 0.12 25.25
Chrome (mp) 0.25 to 0.50 N/ANote3 N/ANote3 N/ANote3 0.25 to 0.50
ISO1463,
Chrome (regular)
ISO2177, N/ANote3 0.25 to 0.50 0.25 to 0.50 0.12 to 0.5 N/ANote3
Total Nickel 20 8 N/ANote3 N/ANote3 25
ISO3497 Note 2
Identify # of Nickel 2 Layer 1 Layer Note3 Note3 2 Layer
Layers Used Note 4 Note 4 N/A N/A Note 4
Nickel Nickel Nickel
Microporous Nickel REQ N/ANote3 N/A Note3
N/ANote3 REQ
Note 5
Nickel Electrochemical Potential
Microporous to Bright ASTM B764 Microporous cathodic to Bright 10 to 40mV
Discontinous Chrome Note 5
Microporous (Active ASTM B456
10000 pores/cm2 minimum
Sites) Appendix X5
Adhesion
ASTM B571,
Saw Grind No lifting of electroplate from substrate, no separation between plated layers
GMW 14829

Thermal Shock GMW14672 No blistering or flaking of coating after immersion

Corrosion Resistance
GMW14458,
Free of any surface defects and free of corrosion on all significant surfaces at
Corrosion ASTM B368/DIN
the conclusion of specified number of hours
50021, GMW3286
Nickel Ductility
Bright Ni ASTM B490 10% or greater 10% or greater Note3 Note3 10% or greater
N/A N/A
Note 1: If a range is not specified, value is minimum requirement.
Note 2: ISO 2177 or 3497 preferred for chrome measurement.
Note 3: Not required.
Note 4: Exterior only.
Note 5: If a satin finish is desired, semi bright nickel should be used in place of bright nickel to optimize appearance harmony.

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Table A10: Checklist

Table A1, Supplier Assessment Form - electronic submission
CQI-11 Plating System Evaluation Report (electronic submission)
General PFMEA for Molding and Plating
Process Control Plans for Molding and Plating
Detailed downtime procedures (work instructions) in the event of a current interruption or mechanical failure
30 to 90 day/lots plating thickness, STEP, and pore count production data
100x photomicrographs of Active Sites
GM Supply Power and CSIDS Registration
Table A2, Bright Metal Finish Requirements Form
Appearance Evaluation, Transmittal Approval
ISO 17025 lab certification/scope of activity for testing facility that provided data
Rack schematic indicating both low and high current density rack locations
Plating Thickness Map
Part schematic indicating plating thickness, STEP, and discontinuous chromium measurements points
Tables A3 to A9 Test Data Forms, as applicable completed, signed, and dated
Part drawing notes or math data indicating all of the material specifications
Tested parts for review
In Mold Stress Evaluation- tested parts (ABS and ABS+PC Only)
6 STEP Charts (Exterior only)
Orientation of part during CASS chamber (digit image is acceptable)

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