Does QQ-P-416 Class 3 Meet the Requirements of Class 2?

Does QQ-P-416 Class 3 Meet the Requirements of Class 2?

Yes, QQ-P-416 specifies only a minimum plating thickness requirement for each class designation, with Class 2 requiring a minimum thickness of 0.0003 inches and Class 3 requiring a minimum thickness of 0.0002 inches. Since the specification establishes only minimum acceptable plating thicknesses and does not impose a maximum thickness within these class definitions, product plated to an actual thickness range of 0.0003–0.0005 inches exceed the minimum requirement for both Class 2 and Class 3.
Therefore, the applied plating thickness fully satisfies the requirements of Class 3 while also meeting the more stringent minimum requirement of Class 2. Based on the measured plating thickness results, the product is considered compliant with the applicable QQ-P-416 plating thickness requirements.