MIL-DTL-46100E (MR)
3.2.7.1 Ballistic test plate information. For each lot of high hard armor plate a properly
completed High Hard Armor Test Data Form (see Figure 1) shall be submitted with each
ballistic test plate that represents that particular processing lot. If another form, such as a
Material Test Report or a Test Certificate, that contains the same information as in Figure
1, is available, it can be used in combination with Figure 1, unless otherwise specified in
the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). This additional form shall be attached to Figure 1
and submitted with each ballistic test plate.
3.2.8 Dimensions and tolerances.
3.2.8.1 Dimensions. Plates shall comply with the dimensions specified in the applicable
drawings or in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2). Unless otherwise specified in the
contract or order (see 6.2), dimensional tolerances will be in accordance with ASTM
A6/A6M.
3.2.8.2 Thickness. The thickness tolerance of each plate, after final treatment, shall be in
accordance with Table IV for the thickness specified.
3.2.8.3 Flatness. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 6.2), the flatness
tolerance of each plate shall be within the requirements specified in ASTM A6/A6M.
Tighter tolerance requirements shall be specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2)
and shall be as agreed upon between the contractor and the procuring activity.
3.2.8.4 Waviness. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order (see 6.2),
the waviness tolerance of each plate shall be within the requirements of ASTM A6/A6M.
3.2.9 Identification marking. Identification marking shall be legibly painted and records
shall be such as to ensure positive identification of all plates, including test samples and
specimens, with the lot and corresponding heat from which they were produced. Marking
shall be approximately six inches in from the edge of the plate. The key to identification
symbols shall be furnished to the inspector prior to submittal for inspection. First article
and acceptance ballistic test plates shall also be marked with the manufacturer's name or
trademark, the number of this specification, and the ordered plate thickness in inches. First
article plates shall be marked "PRE," acceptance plates "ACC," and retest plates shall be
marked "Rl" and "R2." If a second set of retest plates are submitted they shall be marked
"RR1" and "RR2."
3.2.9.1 Stamping. Stamping of any kind is not allowed unless the finished rolled plates are
stamped "hot" (>600o F) with a stamp having a minimal surface distortion or residual
stress. The plate shall be hot stamped prior to austenization.
3.2.10 Workmanship.
3.2.10.1 Surface condition. The top and bottom surface of each plate shall be free from the
following surface defects: slivers, laps, checks, seams, blisters, snakes, cold shuts, cracks,
burning, mechanical seams, mechanical gouges and laminations (see 6.10). The surface of
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