MIL-STD-792 Identification Marking Requirements For Special Purpose ComponentsThe purpose of this standard is to provide general requirements for the marking of raw materials, products and components.

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SCOPE ...............................................................................…………. 1

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Purpose............................................................................................1

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Applicability......................................................................................1

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REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ...........................................................1

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General ............................................................................................1

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Government Documents ..................................................................1

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Specifications, standards and handbooks  ......................................1

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Other Government documents ........................................................1

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Non-Government publications .........................................................2

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Order of precedence........................................................................2

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DEFINITIONS .....................................................................................2

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Identification marking.......................................................................2

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Permanent marking..........................................................................2

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Temporary marking .........................................................................2

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Low stress die stamps .....................................................................2

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Authorized representative of Naval Sea Systems Command

(NAVSEA) .....................................................................................3

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Layout marking ................................................................................3

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................3

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Permanent marking methods...........................................................3

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Temporary marking methods ...........................................................3

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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ............................................................4

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Type I, vibrating marking tools.........................................................4

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Type II, electrochemical etching ......................................................4

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Type III, raised markings..................................................................4

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Type IV, nameplates .......................................................................4

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Type V, die stamping  ......................................................................4

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Type VI, special marking..................................................................4

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Type VII, engrave marking...............................................................5

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Type VIII, laser engraving ...............................................................5

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Type IX, dot matrix marking…………………....................................5

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Limitations on identification marking ...............................................6

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Limitations on permanent identification marking..............................6

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Limitations on temporary identification or layout marking................7

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Surfaces without crevices or inaccessible areas .............................8

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Surfaces with crevices and inaccessible areas................................8