Material Specification

General GMW3001

Rules and Regulations for Material Specifications

1 Scope Common rules and regulations for material specifica- tions are defined in this specification.

Subparagraphs were not applicable.

2 References Note: Only the latest approved standards are appli- cable unless otherwise specified.

2.1 Normative.

IS0 1 1 O1 4-1

2.2 GM. None.

3 Requirements

4 Manufacturing Process

Subparagraphs were not applicable.

Not applicable.

5 Rules and Regulations 5.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommenda- tions valid in the country of usage.

5.2 Language. In the event of any conflict between the English and domestic language regarding a GM Material Specification, the English language will take precedence.

5.3 Inspection and Rejection. Samples of compo- nents or materials released to a GM material specifi- cation shall be tested for conformity with the require- ments of this material specification and approved by the responsible Engineering Department prior to com- mencement of delivery of bulk supplies.

A new approval must be received, as above, for any changes, e.g. properties, manufacturing process, lo- cation of manufacture, etc. If not otherwise agreed, all testing and documentation normally required for initial release must be completed.

It is the responsibility of the supplier to inform the cus- tomer in a timely manner, without solicitation, and to

include documentation of all modifications of materi- als and / or processes and to apply for a new release.

If not otherwise agreed, all release tests shall be repeated and documented by the supplier prior to commencement of delivery of non-conforming bulk supplies. In individual cases a shorter test can be agreed between the responsible Engineering Depart- ment and the supplier.

5.4 Initial Source Approval. No shipments shall be made by any supplier until representative initial pro- duction samples have been approved by the appropri- ate Materials Engineering Department(s) as meeting the requirements of this specification.

5.5 Safety Data Sheets. A complete copy of the Ma- terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) meeting GM infor- mation requirements, consistent with IS0 11014-1, must be submitted with any new material submissions or where a composition change has occurred.

6 Approved Sources Not applicable.

7 Coding System This material specification shall be called up in other documents, drawings, VTS, CTS etc. as follows:

Example: “GMW3001 G”

where

GMW GM Worldwide

GMW3001 Specification Number

G Type: Material Specification - General

8 Release and Revisions 8.1 Release. The specification was first approved and released in October 1999.

8.2 Revisions.

Description (Org.)

(GME Specification Center)

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