Description / Abstract: Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This standard describes the evaluation of ABS and ABS/PC molded parts for surface stress, molding defects (hardening) and internal stress.

This test is only for qualitative judgment and gives indications of faults in the molded substrate prior to plating. A quantitative measurement using this method is not possible.

Foreword. Not applicable.

Applicability. Molded ABS and ABS/PC parts for chrome plating according GMW14668.