Changes

The following changes have been made as compared to VW 011 33, 1993-09:

Section 1
Sections 3.1 to 6.3
Section 4.4

basic principles changed to requirements

Renumbered and content edited
New

Section 7

Referenced standards updated

1 General

This standard specifies requirements for qualitative evaluation of surface flaws (see sect
ion 3) which might impair strength.
Esta norma especifica os requisitos para a avaliao qualitativa de falhas de superfcie (ver seco 3),
que possam prejudicar a fora.
2 Scope

This standard applies to uncoated, metallic surfaces of generally heavy duty parts, e.g. semi
-finished products, tools, vehicle parts, and defines the drawing requirement free from
surface flaws
VW 011 33.
3 Terms
3.1
Ideal and actual surface

The drawing and/or other technical documentation describe the nominal shape and/or th
e ideal geometric surface, see DIN 4760.
O desenho e / ou outra documentao tcnica descrever a forma nominal e / ou a superfcie geomtrica ideal,
consulte DIN 4760.
The actual surface deviates from the ideal surface.
A superfcie efectiva se desvia da superfcie ideal.
These deviations can be arranged according to their size, see table 1.
Estes desvios podem ser organizadas de acordo com o seu tamanho, consulte a tabela 1.
Table 1

The deviations can also be differentiated according to their cause, e.g. casting flaws, forging flaws,
processing flaws.
3.2
Surface character, shape deviations, waviness, roughness

The deviations from the ideal surface which are described by the surface character, shape
deviations, waviness and roughness are surface characteristics which can be expected un
der the normal manufacturing conditions and with respect to the state of the art; if required, they shall be
represented in the drawing according to VW 137 05.

Os desvios em relao superfcie ideal, que so descritos pelo carcter de superfcie, forma desvios,
ondulao e aspereza so caractersticas de superfcie que pode ser esperada nas condies normais de fabrico,
com relao ao estado da arte; se necessrio, devem ser representados no desenho de acordo com a VW 137
05.
Examples:

Grooves due to machining

Score marks due to grinding

-Workpiece deformations and roughening due to blasting

Deformaes da pea ea rugosidade devido detonao
Porous surfaces on sintered materials or processed casted surfaces
These deviations from the ideal surface are generally characterized by a uniform appearance and
are not considered as surface flaws (see section 3.3).
The permissible deviations are defined in the drawing or in the performance specifications by means of
specifications of the permissible shape deviations and roughness characteristic values, e.g. Rk, Rs, Rmax.
Os desvios admissveis so definidos no desenho ou nas especificaes de desempenho por meio de
especificaes dos desvios forma admissveis e valores caractersticos de rugosidade, por exemplo, Rk, Rs, Rmax
3.3 Surface flaws
In this standard, surface flaws are all surface imperfections
which are clearly detectable to the naked eye without auxiliary means,
which can be detected by means of nondestructive testing,

which may impair functionality or load-bearing capacity of the component ready for installation.
Que pode prejudicar a funcionalidade ou a capacidade de suporte de carga do componente pronto para a
instalao.

NOTE: The customer, i.e. purchaser of the product, does not only have requirements concerning the use of a
product but also concerning its surface. This applies especially to surface imperfections which indicate a lack of
care during manufacturing of the product or of measures for the prevention and elimination of surface
imperfections.
NOTA: O cliente, ou seja, comprador do produto, no s possui requisitos relativos utilizao de um produto,
mas tambm quanto sua superfcie. Isso se aplica especialmente superfcie imperfeies que indicam uma
falta de cuidados durante a fabricao do produto ou de medidas para a preveno e eliminao de
imperfeies superficiais.
3.4
Flawless condition of surfaces
The flawless condition of surfaces refers to parts ready for installation. Parts which are ready for
installation shall not display any of the surface flaws listed in section 3.3.
3.5 Surface
imperfections
Surface imperfections are:


Deviations which cannot be expected under normal manufacturing conditions and with respect to the state of
the art This includes for example surface imperfections caused by a worn or damaged tool or by unfavorable
process parameters (e.g. temperature, speed etc.). Typical surface imperfections of this type are overlappings,
flakes, rips, burrs and cracks.
Os desvios que no se pode esperar que, sob condies normais de fabrico, com relao ao estado da arte
incluindo, por exemplo imperfeies superficiais causadas por uma ferramenta desgastada ou danificada
ou pelos parmetros de processo desfavorveis (por exemplo, temperatura, velocidade, etc.,).
Imperfeies superficiais tpicos deste tipo so Divisrias, flocos, rasgos, rebarbas e rachaduras.
Deviations caused by lack of care during transport, handling or assembly etc.
This includes for example surface imperfections such as scratches, dents, fractures, cracks
and gaps.

Deviations caused by improper storage.

This includes for example surface imperfections such as deposits, stains, indentations and
corrosion.
The deviations from the ideal surface which are considered as surface imperfections generally
occur unintentionally by accident.
For definitions of the various surface imperfections see also DIN EN ISO 8785: 1999-07.
4 Drawing
entries
The following information shall be present on the design and blank-component drawing to describe
a flawless condition of the surface.
4.1
Specifications for the entire part
In the drawing field under Notes:
free from surface flaws VW 011 33
4.2
Specifications for a specific part area
On the surface symbol according to VW 137 05, see figure 1:

The following shall also be entered under "References" on the drawing:

VW 011 33
4.3
Meaning of drawing entries in previous product documentation
The following, equivalent information can be found in drawings and other technical product
documentation generated before the issue date of this standard.

Surface free of cracks

Surface free of cracks according to VW 011 33

Free of cracks

Free of cracks on technical surfaces

Free of cracks according to VW 011 33

Free of cracks VW 011 33 (AUDI until 1995)

Free of cracks VW 011 33 (AUDI after TLD introduction)

and the like

5 Requirements
5.1 Processed
surfaces
In general, processed surfaces shall not display any surface flaws. Cracks of any size are not
permitted on processed surfaces. This does also apply if the processed component is subject to
subsequent heat treatment.
5.2
Surfaces which are not subject to further processing
If the surface of the blank is the same on the part ready for installation, the following applies to the
relevant surface:

Surface flaws which can be detected by means of nondestructive testing (see section 6) are
not permitted.

Surface flaws which impair functionality and load-bearing capacity of the part ready for
installation are not permitted.
5.3 Exceptions
If it is proved by means of load-application tests on the part ready for installation that the flaws are
not critical for the its usage, the flaws may be defined as permissible after approval of the
responsible design engineering department upon agreement with the Quality Assurance. Such
exceptions shall be documented in flaw lists for the respective component or component group.
NOTE: The surface of a blank which are to be processed may contain surface flaws if these flaws
are eliminated through processing. The depth of the surface flaws on the blank shall not exceed
half the overmeasure applied during processing.
6 Test
Depending on the type of manufacturing process, material and manufacturing equipment, parts
show surface flaws of different frequency and intensity.
The Quality Assurance of the supplier is responsible for selecting a suitable test method and test
frequency, unless other stipulations have been made in the drawing or performance specifications.
Therefore, a 100%-inspection may be necessary on the one hand (possibly for castings or hotworked parts). On the other hand testing may be limited to individual random samples provided that
process parameters are monitored appropriately.
Thus, test methods and test frequency depend on the technical necessity.

The test method which is to be used for the respective test case shall be agreed upon between
supplier and customer (Design Engineering and Quality Assurance) and shall also be documented.
Test method and test frequency are not defined by means of the requirement free from surface
flaws VW 011 33 called out in the drawing.
6.1 Nondestructive
testing
6.1.1 Crack
Test
Surface flaws shall be detected for example by means of the following standard test procedures:

Magnetic leakage field detection method acc. to DIN 54130

Penetration method acc. to DIN EN 571-1

Ultrasonic test acc. to DIN EN 1330-4

High frequency inductive method (eddy current method) acc. to DIN EN 12084
6.1.2 Visual
test
Visual testing detects all surface flaws which are clearly visible to the naked eye, without further
auxiliary means and with sufficient lighting.
6.2 Destructive
Testing
Destructive testing is generally used for flaws which are are on the one hand so small that they
cannot be detected by means of nondestructive testing (see section 6.1), but on the other hand so
large that they impair the load-bearing capacity of the component. Such flaws are e.g. grinding
cracks or other surface imperfections on spring wires.
Frequently used tests are e.g.:

Grinding

Cold-heading test

Dynamic component trial

6.3 Evaluation
Surface flaws detected according to sections 6.1 and/or 6.2 are not permissible. Parts displaying
such flaws shall be culled out.
Deviating action is permitted if detected surface imperfections are considered not critical and if an
approval by the responsible design engineering department is available.
7 Referenced
standards
1
VW 137 05
Geometrical Product Specifications; Technical Drawings; Specification of
Surface Texture
DIN 4760
Shape Deviations, Definitions, System of Order (currently only available in
German)
DIN 54130
Non-destructive Testing; Magnetic Leakage Field Detection Method
DIN EN 571-1

Non-destructive Testing; Penetrant Testing; Part 1: General Principles

Penetrant Test
DIN EN 12084
Non-destructive Testing; Eddy-current Testing; General Principles and Basic
Guidelines
DIN EN 1330-4
Non-destructive Testing; Terminology Part 4; Terms Used in Ultrasonic
Testing
DIN EN ISO 8785
Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS); Surface Imperfections; Terms,
Definitions and Parameters