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MIL-Std vs. AMS Std's
We are in the process of updating our Engineering finishing specs. I assume that any references to MIL-STD's should be replaced by AMS Std's? What about painting specs? Is there a listing of the AMS Std's available on the web? Thanks
Robert Schoemer- Paramus, New Jersey
1999
I use Global Engineering for any updated specs. They can be expensive but they deliver quickly and have just about any one you need. I know we're replacing most of our old Mil Specs with the new AMS specs., but many of our customers still call out for the older ones.
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Jim Conner
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Mabank, Texas USA
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1999
Many of the Mil specs and standards have been replaced by AMS or other industry standard specs (ASTM). This is an ongoing project, I believe, and is not complete, as there are still active MIL specs.
I agree Global is a good place to start for AMS specs, and I saw another letter on this site under "looking for Mil spec" listing internet addresses for MIL specs.
A final note on old prints referencing cancelled specs. If your customer references an obsolete MIL spec, there will be a cancellation notice attached to the outdated spec. This notice will reference the superceding document. That spec is then acceptable to work and certify your processes to. Hope this was helpful
- Shelby, North Carolina
1999
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