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Finish. The beaks and head of the pliers shall be smoothly polished. In addition to the requirements of Federal Specification GG-I-526, the pliers shall have a mirror, satin, matte, sandblast, or a smooth, nonreflecting surface finish. The matte finish shall exhibit a uniform nondirectional surface with a fine abrasive under pressure. The outside surfaces of the joint shall present a smooth surface of the pin or screw shall be flush with the outside contour of the pliers in the open or closed position.
Plating. Plating shall be in accordance with Table I, as applicable for the material specified.
Corrosion resistance. All pliers shall meet the boil test requirements of Federal Specificatioon GG-I-526 when tested as specified herein. Pliers fabricated from stainless steel shall also meet the copper sulfate test requirements of Federal Specification GG-I-526 when tested as specified herein.
Identification marking. Marking shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of Federal Specification GG-I-526. Instruments of foreign manufacture shall also be marked with the word “Stainless”. All marking shall be legible and permanent.
Workmanship. The plating of the pliers shall be complete, non-porous continuous and free from flaking or blisters. The jaws of the pliers shall be properly aligned. The joint shall be free from stiffness and excessive play and shall have properly beveled edges. The pliers shall be free from cracks or other defects which may detract from their appearance or impair their serviceability, proper functioning, or intended use.
Unit. Each (EA). One pliers of the number or name specified, constitutes one unit.
Quality Assurance Provisions.
Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contact or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
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