STANDARD TKB 00804-085

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MARKING OF PARTS USING DATA MATRIX CODES

CONTENT
1 scope and field of application
2 direct part marking requirements
3 verification requirements
4 validation requirements
5 indication on drawing
6 references
7 change history

1 SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

This standard specifies the Part Marking requirements and the verification and validation requirements for
Data Matrix Codes.

Note:
Deviations from the requirements and verification and validation methods conform this standard are only
permitted in consultation with and formal approval by DAF Trucks NV.

2 PART MARKING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Code type

Data Matrix Code: Error Correction Code 200 (ECC200), according to ISO/IEC 16022.

2.2 Marking method

According to the follow preference:
1. Laser mark on product.
2. In mark on label *label must stay on part during processes at DAF/PACCAR (e.g. wash/dry).
3. Dot Peen.

Exception:
For engine: No labels allowed on internal components.

2.3 Code composition

2.3.1 If the part will be (further) machined at DAF (make part), composition 1 is applicable:
Data Matrix Code, composition 1
section 1 section 2 section 3 section 4
Code assigned to the Code assigned to the Serial number (unique/article Batch number
part by DAF: article code of the manufacturer by DAF. code), according to the assigned by the
delivered part (to be machined) system below (Hexadecimal). manufacturer.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … 39

0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1
. . . . . .
0 0 0 0 0 9
0 0 0 0 0 A
. . . . . .
0 0 0 0 0 F
0 0 0 0 1 0
. . . . . .
F F F F F F

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The manufacturer uses position 19-39 for a batch number and keeps record of underlying batch data,
according to the quality plan. Position 19-39 may be partially filled. Filling always starts from position 19.
Depending on the restriction of symbol size in relation to the location on the part, the max. number of
positions might reduce from 39 to 31 or 25.

2.3.2 If the part will not be (further) machined at DAF (buy part), composition 2 is applicable.

Data Matrix Code, composition 2

section 1 section 2 section 3
Code assigned to the Code assigned to the Serial number or batch number assigned by the
part by DAF: article code of the manufacturer by DAF. manufacturer.
delivered part (to be assembled)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … 39

The manufacturer uses position 13-39 for a unique identification number or batch number and keeps record
of underlying data, according to the Control Plan.
Traceability data requirements are clarified in paragraph 2.3.3. Position 13-39 may be partially filled. Filling
always starts from position 13.
Depending on the restriction of symbol size in relation to the location on the part, the max. number of
positions might reduce.

2.3.3 Traceability Data Requirements

The extend of traceability data control linked to unique identification or batch number, shall be based on a
documented risk analysis of product and potential impact to customer.
Items to consider are, but not limited to:
• Product or process critical characteristic / significant characteristic.
• Process requirement influencing conformance.
• Test records:
o End of Line test results.
• Rework operation / Repair operation / Sorting activity.
• Traceability to sub-tier:
o Raw material, test results, material certifications.
o Purchased components.
o Sub-contracted operations.
• Machine settings and results.
• Operators qualification records.
• Maintenance activity of:
o Equipment.
o Rig.
o Gauges.
o Test equipment.

2.4 Code shape

The code shape is: square matrix.

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2.5 Code size parameters

The information capacity must be based on alpha numeric characters and depends on the number
of positions used for batch number (composition 1 and 2) or serial number (composition 2 only).

# Dots Information Dot Peen Laser or ink

(Row x Capacity Code size Quiet zone Code size Quiet zone
Column) (max. # alpha (min. (min. (min. (min.
Numeric mm x mm) mm x mm) mm x mm) mm x mm)
characters)
16 x 16 16 11,2 x 11,2 2x2 4x4 1x1
18 x 18 25 12,6 x 12,6 2x2 6x6 1x1
20 x 20 31 14.0 x 14,0 2x2 8x8 1x1
22 x 22 43 15,4 x 15,4 2x2 10 x 10 1x1

2.6 Round surface

If the marking is made on a round/curved surface, the symbol coverage must be less then 16% of the
diameter (or 5% of the circumference).

2.7 Surface texture

The texture of the surface the code is applied to, must be identical for each part within the same product
range.
The machining of the surface the code is applied to, must be in one direction only (see Figures below).

OK Not OK
Machining
direction
Machining
direction
Code Code

Machining
direction

Part surface Part surface

2.8 Readability
• For readability purposes human readable characters shall be used as well.
• The contents of the Data Matrix Code must be applied in human readable characters.
• The sections of the corresponding Data Matrix contents, must be separated by a at least a “space” or
not be applied in the extension of another section.
• The format of each character must comply with a 5x7 dot matrix (row x column) if dot peened.
• The character size and section position must be determined in consultation with DAF Trucks NV.

3 VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The manufacturer must verify each code according to ISO/IEC 15415.

4 VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS

The manufacturer must validate each code, which means establish the quality of each code. The code shall
be validated (and decoded) after a maximum of 2 shoots using an electronic reading (scanning) device.

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4.1 Laser on part or ink mark on label validation

The overall grade of each code must be ≥ 3 for make parts (composition 1) and ≥ 2 for buy parts
(composition 2). Overall grade according to ISO/IEC 15415. The manufacturer must keep record of the
overall grades, for at least 3 months after part reception at DAF.

4.2 Dot peen validation

Definitions of the parameters “angular distorsion”, “ovality”, “dot size” and “dot center offset” shall be
according to SAE AS 9132. The manufacturer must keep record of the parameter values, for at least
3 months after part reception at DAF.

4.2.1 Angular distorsion

Angular deviation of 90° plane between row and column shall not exceed ± 3.5°.

4.2.2 Ovality
The ovality of the dot shall not exceed 20% of the cell size. No more than 2% of the total number of cells
may contain dots that are outside of these ranges.

4.2.3 Dot size

The mean dot size must be 70 to 90% of the nominal cell size. The minimum dot size shall not be less then
60% of the nominal cell size. The maximum dot size shall not exceed 100% of the nominal cell size.

4.2.4 Dot center offset

The mean dot center offset must be 0 to 10% of the nominal cell size.
The maximum dot center offset shall not exceed 20% of the nominal cell size.

5 INDICATION ON DRAWING

The area where the marking is to be applied on the product shall be framed on the drawing with a thin chain
line (line type 10 according to ISO 128-20). If required the area (or areas) can also be dimensioned.

This area is further marked with a flagnote which is connected with a thin leader line to the framed area.
The part-flagnote is referring to a note (see below) in the text field of the drawing (see DAF standard
TKB 00801-051).

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6 REFERENCES

6.1 DAF standards

TKB 00801-051 Technische tekeningen - Formaten, gebiedsindeling en opmaak

6.2 External standards

ISO 128-20 Technical drawings - General principles of presentation
- Part 20: Basic conventions for lines
ISO/IEC 15415 Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques
Bar code print quality test specification - Two-dimensional symbols
(ISO/IEC 15415:2004); English version EN ISO/IEC 15415:2005
ISO/IEC 16022 Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques
Data Matrix bar code symbology specification
SAE AS 9132 Data Matrix Coding and Quality Requirements for Parts Marking

7 CHANGE HISTORY

Table 1: Change history

Issue Date Paragraph Changes / Remarks
2.2 Changed text and added Exception:
2.3.2 Change text
2.3.3 2.3.3 Added paragraph “Traceability Data Requirements”
2.5 Table text “Laser or ink” was “Laser”
2.7 Remove requirement “Surface roughness: Rz ≤ 25 µm”.
03 Oct. 2019 4.1 Title “Laser on part or ink mark on label validation” was “Laser mark validation”
5 Text “Line type 10 according to ISO 128-20” was “(line type G according to DAF
standard TKB 00801-002”
5, 6.1 TKB 00801-051 was TKB 00801 001 and TKB 00801 002
6.2 Added ISO 128-20
7 Added paragraph 7 “Change history”

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