NS EN ISO 1520 : 3ED 2006

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Required supplementary information
5 Apparatus
6 Sampling
7 Test panels
   7.1 Substrate
   7.2 Dimensions
   7.3 Preparation and coating
   7.4 Drying and conditioning
   7.5 Thickness of coating
8 Procedure
   8.1 Test conditions
   8.2 Procedure for a single specified depth of indentation
   8.3 Procedure for determination of minimum depth of
        indentation to cause failure
9 Expression of results
10 Precision
11 Test report
Annex A (normative) Required supplementary information
Annex B (informative) Precision
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their relevant European publications.

Defines an empirical method for assessing the resistance of a coating of paint, varnish or related product to cracking and/or detachment from a metal substrate when subjected to gradual deformation by indentation under standard conditions.