"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"
A comprehensive range of new and expanded testing and analytical services is provided by the Center’s laboratories to assist the industry in ensuring high quality metal products necessary for continued competitiveness in both local and foreign markets. The new range of test and calibration services involves the mandatory test requirements of the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) using the PNS. The services include:
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Chemical Analysis - Determination of chemical composition of metals in % element concentrations using Vacuum (optical) Emission Spectrometry, Atomic Absorption, Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry, UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, Carbon/Sulfur Analysis, and Wet Chemistry techniques
- PNS 1900:2004
- PNS 1993:2004
- PNS 03-1:2000
- PNS 2003:2004
- PNS 113:2005
Mechanical Testing - Mechanical properties are evaluated through various tests: Burse Testing, Hydrostatic and Air Pressure Testing
For household LPG Cylinders * - PNS 03-1:2000 - PNS 03-2:200 |
For Household Automotive LPG Cylinders* - PNS 04:2006
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For various Metalic Materials and Products
- Tension and Bend test - for ASTM and PNS requirements
- Tension and Bend Testing of Welded Material - for ASME, AWS and BPS requirments
- Impact Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Tensile and Bend Testing - for ASTM and BPS requirements
Calibration and Metrology
For Torque Calibration - Torque Meters, Analyzers - Calibration at industrial level accuracy for 9.8 to 98 N-m range |
For Fixed Gauges, Standard Glass Scales, Metal Rules - Laser Interferometer System coupled with Universal Measuring System |
Nondestructive Testing
Ultrasonic Testing using Ultrasonic Flaw Detector - for AWS and ASME standards
Auto-parts Testing
- Material Tests
- Product Tests
- Tests on Coating
An accredited metals testing laboratory by the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO), the country's national accreditation body, the MIRDC Laboratories take active part in the formulation of significant technical standards for metals and metal products. It also maintains close partnership with the BPS in the implementation of the mandatory standards related to metals. MIRDC likewise acts as a technical consultant to suppliers or end-users in arbitration cases dealing with metals.