A-A-51524
7 July 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BLADE and FRAME, DENTAL LABORATORY SAW
(Die Materials)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Military Specification MIL-B-36411 (DM).
This commercial item description covers a saw frame and blade suitable for crown and bridge die cutting.
Class 1 - Saw Frame
Class 2 - Saw Blade
Salient characteristics:
The saw frame shall be suitable for use with the saw blade to form a dental laboratory die saw used in cutting dies from casts in crown and bridge procedures and other dental laboratory operations.
Frame. The U-shaped bow shall be formed of a suitable steel rod connected to a wooden handle by a suitable steel ferrule. The wooden handle shall be thoroughly seasoned, straight clear grained, solid hardwood, suitable for the purpose intended. The frame shall consist essentially of an inverted U-shaped bow, a wooden handle and a connecting steel ferrule. The frame shall be constructed so as to act as a spring for applying proper tension to the blade when in position, and for maintaining blade rigidity and alignment during use. The bow shall be tightly fitted into the wooden handle and all parts shall be securely connected together. The maximum weight of the frame shall be 1-1/2 ounce. The frame shall be of the design and dimensions shown in figure 1. The frame shall be furnished with two (2) blades at the option of the vendor. All metals parts of the frame shall be plated to render them corrosion-resistant. The wooden handle shall be smoothly finished and lacquered or suitably painted black. Each frame shall be legibly and permanently marked with the name or registered trademark of the manufacturer. Instruments of foreign (other than U.S.) manufacture shall also be marked with the name of the country of origin.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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