MIL-W-80037C
(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association, 2101 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.)
3.
REQIREMENTS
3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2.1) and 6.3, the supplier shall
furnish one complete welding machine of each type and size specified in the
contract or order for first article inspection in accordance with Section 4.
3.2 Design. The welding machines shall be of the manufacturers standard
commercial product and shall include any additional features necessary to
comply with the requirements specified herein. Additional features which are
not specified herein that are a part of the manufacturers standard product
shall be included in the equipment furnished. A standard commercial product
is a product which has been sold on the commercial market through advertisement,
manufacturer's catalogs or brochures, and represents the manufactures latest
production models. The welding machines shall consist basically of an internal
combustion engine, a welding generator, engine and welding controls, a base
frame and housing to enclose the entire machine. The machine shall be designed
and rated to conform with the requirements of NEMA Standard EW-1, class I machines.
3.2.1 Safety and health requirements. Covers or other safety devices shall
be provided for all parts of the machine presenting safety hazards. The covers
and guards shall prevent inadvertent access to hazardous parts and shall be
easily removable for maintenance and servicing. The machine shall comply with
the requirements promulgated under OSHA that are applicable to the machine itself.
Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified (see 6.2.l and 6.4).
3.2.2 Interchangeability All parts shall be manufactured to such standards
as will permit replacement or adjustment without modification of parts or the
welding machine.
3.2.3 Materials. All material used in the manufacture of the machines shall
be of the quality to produce machines to meet the requirements described
herein.
3.2.4 Reclaimed materials. The welding machine may contain reclaimed materials
provided such materials will not jeopardize the machine's intended use and per-
formance. The reclaimed materials shall have been reprocessed, remanufactured
or recycled in a manner which will restore them to the same chemical composition
and physical properties as the materials originally selected for use on the
machine.
3.2.5 Measurement systems. Unless otherwise specified, either the U.S.
Customary System of Units (US) or the International System of Units (SI) may
be used in the design and construction of the machine. When only one system.
of measurements is acceptable, the particular system required shall be as
specified (see 6.2.1). in this specification, all measurements, dimensions,
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