MIL-DTL-43492D
TABLE I. Defects (continued)
Classification
Examine
Defect
Major
Minor
A
B
Less than specified length by more than 1/8 inch
326
Bartacking
Less than specified length by more than 1/8 inch
327
Width less than 1/8 inch
223
Stitching
Overstitched less than 1 inch on stitch type
ends
301 (except where ends are held down by
other stitching, turned under in a hem, or where
stitching is performed automatically)
224
Secured with less than three tying, overlapping
or back stitches when automatic stitching
is performed
328
Secured with less than ¼ inch of backstitching,
overstitching or an increased number of stitches
per inch at the end of stitch type 304
329
Seams
Pleated:
- on tent section
225
- on cover
330
Seam type
Wrong seam type
113
Stitch type
Wrong stitch type
114
Stitch tension Loose, resulting in an exposed bobbin or top
thread for more than 6 inches
226
Tight, as evidenced by puckering on fabric,
for more than 6 inches
227
Stitches per
Less than the minimum specified (except on
inch
panel joining seams):
- one stitch
331
- two or more stitches
228
Less than the minimum specified on
panel joining seams:
229
More than the maximum specified:
- one stitch
332
- two or more stitches
230
Note: Variation in the number of stitches per inch
caused by the operator speeding up the
machine and pulling the fabric in order to
sew over heavy places or heavy seams
or in turning corners shall be classified as follows:
a. With the minor "B" defect classification:
- no defect
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