OEM Coating
Definition
Coating associated with original manufacture, without implying one universal chemistry. Formulation and layer architecture can differ across products, plants, periods and later histories. An OEM label does not establish one universal chemistry or prove that every observed layer is original.
- Context
- Coating history
For example, a recovered chip can contain original-manufacture layers beneath repair material, requiring examination of the actual stack rather than one assumed chemistry.
Examine the actual coating stack and records where available.
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