Material Specification General

GMW3001

Rules and Regulations for Material Specifications 1 Scope

Common rules and regulations for material specifications are defined in this specification. Subparagraphs were not applicable. include documentation of all modifications of materials 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 Department and the supplier.
5.4 Initial Source Approval. No shipments shall be made by any supplier until representative initial production samples have been approved by the appropriate Materials Engineering Department(s) as meeting the requirements of this specification. 5.5 Safety Data Sheets. A complete copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) meeting GM information requirements, consistent with I S 0 11014-1, must be submitted with any new material submissions or where a composition change has occurred.

2 References
Note: Only the latest approved standards are applicable unless otherwise specified. 2.1 Normative.

I S 0 1 O 4-1 11
2.2GM.

None.

3 Requirements
Subparagraphs were not applicable.

4 Manufacturing Process
Not applicable.

6 Approved Sources
Not applicable.

5 Rules and Regulations

5.1 Legal Regulations. All materials must satisfy applicable laws, rules, regulations and recommendations 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 components or materials released to a GM material specification shall be tested for conformity with the requirements of this material specification and approved by the responsible Engineering Department prior to commencement of delivery of bulk supplies.

7 Coding System
This material specification shall be called up in other documents, drawings, VTS, CTS etc. as follows:
Example: GMW3001G

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.)

A new approval must be received, as above, for any changes, e.g. properties, manufacturing process, location of manufacture, etc. If nototherwise agreed, all testing and documentation normally required for initial release must be completed. It is the responsibility of the supplier to inform the customer in a timely manner, without solicitation, and to

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April 2000
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