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Table C–1 Standards of grade 1 Classification Examine Defect Major Minor Primer Outside of bottom and inside of shell. Finish All exterior metal surfaces exposed to view, including surfaces that are exposed when casket is opened (not applicable to bottom). Construction and workmanship All metal, rubber, and vinyl components, general (unless otherwise classified herein). Welding Metal fasteners Screws, bolts, nuts, and so forth Upholstery Assembly No primer on outside of bottom or inside of shell. X Not within specified range of color. X Orange peel or texture X Area of no film X Gritty surface or overspray that is rough to touch X Wet or tacky surface X Any permanent stain or blemish X Paint on gasket X Finish dirty, for example, oil, glue, or other nonpermanent stain X Any functioning asembly that is inoperative, for example, lid locks will not operate as intended Any part loose, for example, fixed bar is loose fit to lug or corner, but bar is adequately retained, or swing out bar bent or fails to swing out smoothly Any functioning assembly that requires abnormal pressure to operate X Not welded where required or not specified type of welding X Weld burned through, not free from pits, holes, or fissures X Outside flash not stripped X Exposed welded joints not ground and sanded flush to original surface X Any missing, stripped, or otherwise damaged X Any fastener cocked X Not specified type fastener X Any component missing or stained X Any open seam, tear, or material defect X Waving or pleating crushed or matted down X Lining pulled away where it should be affixed X Lid not properly centered on body, that is, no clearance between top molding and lid angle (check with lid secured in place) Evidence of no gasket compression when lids are securely fastened to body X Any part perceptibly out of square or not symmetrical X 94 AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 X X X
Table C–1 Standards of grade 1 —Continued Classification Examine Defect Major Minor Casket rocks more than one-half inch when placed on a level surface (check with lid secured in place) Notes: Table C–1 appeared in the armed services specification as table I. Appendix D Armed Services Specification for Hardwood Caskets for CONUS Base and Port of Entry Requirements The paragraph numbers in parentheses generally show the original paragraph numbers of the Federal Acquisition Regulation armed services specification. D–1. (1) Scope D–2. (2) Classification a. (2.1) Standard size perfection cut half-couch hardwood casket. The inside dimensions shall not be less than 77 1 ⁄ 2 inches in length, measured between the inner surfaces of the end panels, and 22 1 ⁄ 2 inches in width, measured between the inner surfaces of the side panels. b. This paragraph is reserved for future use. D–3. (3) Applicable documents a. (3.1) Military standards. The military standard MIL–STD–105 (Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes), the issue in effect on the date of invitation for bids or requests for proposals, forms a part of this armed services specification to the extent specified herein. b. This paragraph is reserved for future use. D–4. (4) Requirements a. (4.1) Sample casket. When specified, a sample completed casket or sample casket without upholstery shall be made available to the contracting officer or his or her authorized representatives for quality assurance inspection in accordance with paragraph 6. The approval of the sample is acceptance of the casket but does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for compliance with all applicable provisions of this specification. The prefurnished samples shall be manufactured in the same facilities to be used for the manufacture of caskets to be furnished under contract. b. (4.2) Materials. Materials shall, as a minimum, conform to the applicable specifications and requirements specified hereinafter. Unless otherwise specified herein, tolerances for materials shall, as a minimum, conform to this specification. c. (4.2.1) Woods. Select hardwoods shall be used throughout the caskets. The hardwood used in fabricating or constructing the caskets shall be one of the following: poplar, salix (willow), or cottonwood. d. (4.2.1.1) Thickness. Thickness of the rough lumber used in hardwood caskets shall not be less than 4/4 (1 inch) stock. e. (4.2.2) Fabric (lining). The construction of this cloth shall as a minimum be as follows: warp, 92 ends—100 denier dull acetate yarn; filling, 52 picks—150 denier dull acetate yarn. The acetate taffeta fabric’s finish shall be flat or embossed. The color shall be rosetan. f. (4.2.3) Nonwoven fabric material tissue. The nonwoven material for backing the fabric of the lining assemblies shall be scrim laminate consisting of 3 by 2 1 ⁄ 2 nylon scrim with two plies of tissue adhesively bonded to each side of scrim and white in color. g. (4.2.4) Pillow and body pocket. The pillow and body pocket shall be a minimum of 40 percent cotton and 60 percent linters or synthetic equivalent. h. (4.2.5) Upholstering. See the following paragraphs. i. (4.2.5.1) Lining assemblies. The lining assemblies for the interior of the head panel lid, sides and ends of casket, overlay, mattress spread, pillowcase, two-piece top (lid) supports (one-piece top (lid) supports shall be finished to complement the casket), and the sides of the casket body shall be as specified in paragraph 4.2.2, backed with fabric specified in paragraph 4.2.3. The head top shall be lined with interior styling. The foot top shall be lined with fabric and backing as specified in paragraphs 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 or may be upholstered by applying a rigid one-piece insert, simulating fabric finish. The assemblies for the lid or head panel (as applicable), top of the pillowcase, outside exposed body lining, and top side of overthrow shall be “Wave Crushed,” tufted, tailored, or shirred either by hand or machine. AR 638–2 • 22 December 2000 X 95
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