Nabl 107

NABL 107
NABL
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
GUIDELINES AND SPECIFIC CRITERIA

for
MECHANICAL TESTING LABORATORIES
ISSUE NO : 03 ISSUE DATE: 28.03.2008
AMENDMENT NO : 00 AMENDMENT DATE: --
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Doc. No: NABL 107 Issue No: 03 Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories Issue Date: 28.03.2008 Last Amend No: 00 Amend Date: -Page No: i
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Introduction Scope Field of Application Organisation Personnel Approved Signatory Equipment and Reference Materials Measurement Traceability and Calibration Accommodation and Environment Ambient Conditions Safety Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal Records Test Report Confidentiality Sub-Contracting Outside Services Proficiency Testing Complaints Groups of Mechanical Testing (Annexure-I) 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.9 20.10 Mechanical Properties of Materials Metallography Test Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products Buildings Materials Plastics, Rubber and Leather Textile Materials Soil and Rock Noise & Vibration Automotive Components Performance Test
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Doc. No: NABL 107 Issue No: 03 Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories Issue Date: 28.03.2008 Last Amend No: 00 Amend Date: -Page No: ii
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1.
Introduction
Testing and Calibration Laboratories that wish to obtain and maintain NABL accreditation must comply with the requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.
2.
To establish that laboratories are complying with the requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2005. NABL conducts formal assessment at the laboratories using expert assessors.
3.
This document provides the guidelines and specific criteria for the mechanical testing laboratories.

Doc. No: NABL 107 Issue No: 03 Guidelines and Specific Criteria for Mechanical Testing Laboratories Issue Date: 28.03.2008 Last Amend No: 00 Amend Date: -Page No: 1/ 46
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2.1
Scope
This Guides sets out the general requirements in accordance with which a laboratory must demonstrate that it operates, if it is to be accredited to carry out specific tests. The general requirements for demonstrating competence in testing are found in the ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The present document provides interpretation of the requirements to provide specific requirements for assessors and mechanical testing laboratories preparing for accreditation.
2.2
This guide is for the development of quality system of mechanical testing laboratories. It may also be used by accrediting bodies and others concerned with the mechanical testing laboratories.
2.3
This document gives specific directions on operating a mechanical testing laboratory.

Field of Application
Groups of Mechanical testing under NABL accreditation shall be as follows:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Mechanical Properties of Materials Metallography Test Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products Building Materials Plastic, Rubber and Leather Textile Materials Soil and Rock Noise & Vibrations Automotive Components Performance Tests
Tentative list of test of the aforesaid groups are shown at Annexure I.

CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION 4 Organisation
The testing laboratory shall be competent to perform the tests concerned. It shall be organised and shall operate in such a way that its permanent, temporary and mobile facilities meet the requirements of this guide. 4.1 The testing laboratory shall be organised in such a way as to ensure the integrity of its staff and operations for ensuring unbiased testing. The arrangement shall be such that the staff are free from any pressure which might adversely affect the quality of the work. 4.2 The laboratory shall have a technical manager (however named) who has overall responsibility for the technical operations. Management shall also nominate a deputy who will have overall responsibility in the absence of the technical manager. 4.3 The laboratory shall have adequate security measures for ensuring the protection of proprietary rights and confidential information. 4.4 It shall have laboratory manual which shall be maintained up-to-date and be available for scrutiny. The guideline document for preparing laboratory manual is to be obtained from NABL. The quality control arrangements established in accordance with this document shall be periodically reviewed to ensure the continued effectiveness of the arrangements. 4.5 The testing laboratory shall nominate a suitable qualified representative who will be responsible for all quality control activities. The representative may be the technical manager himself.

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5.1
Personnel
The testing laboratory shall have sufficient personnel, having necessary education, training, technical knowledge and experience for their assigned functions in the area of Mechanical testing.
5.2
NABL needs to be satisfied that testing laboratory has Technical managerial staff who have competence, authority and resources to achieve technical control of its operations.
5.3
Staff structure may be classified in the following categories:The mechanical testing laboratory shall be headed by a person preferably having a post graduate degree in physics or equivalent or Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent with adequate experience in the relevant area especially in the analysis of testing of relevant products. The minimum qualification for the technical staff in a mechanical testing laboratory shall be Graduate in Science with physics as one of the subjects or Diploma in mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent or specialization in relevant fields. The staff shall have sufficient training and exposure in analysis and testing of appropriate products. The laboratory technicians or equivalent shall have higher secondary certificate in science / ITI and at least one year experience or training in a relevant laboratory. The information on the relevant Qualifications, Training & Experience of the technical personnel shall be maintained by the laboratory.

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6.1
Approved Signatory
The minimum requirement for an Authorized Signatory shall be a Graduate in Science with physics as one of the subjects / Diploma in mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 5 years experience in relevant field, or Post-graduate in physics / specialization in relevant subject / Degree in mechanical engineering / technology or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 2 years experience in relevant field. Note: The Assessment team may however recommend Authorized Signatory who does not meet the above specified minimum experience requirement with specific recommendations to NABL, after adjudging the competence of the Authorized Signatory during on-site assessment.

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7.1
Equipment and Reference Materials

The testing laboratory will be furnished with all equipments/ instruments required for correct performance of the test and measurements.
7.2
All equipments must be maintained in good condition. Proper maintenance procedure should be available and followed.
7.3
Instructions for operating the equipments/ instruments shall be properly maintained and readily available for use of laboratory staff members.
7.4 7.5
Equipments shall be operated by staff authorised to do so. Any equipment which is found defective or out of calibration shall be immediately withdrawn from services. Repaired instrument shall be used only after satisfactory calibration.
7.6
Records shall be maintained for each equipment/ instrument stating commissioning date, capacity, accuracy, calibration status, etc.
7.7
The testing laboratory shall furnish the details of all test equipments/ instruments required to perform the test which it claims to be competent to carry out.
7.8
SRMs and CRMs should be used wherever applicable and maintained properly

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8.1
Measurement Traceability and Calibration

Measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated appropriately before being put into service and thereafter according to an established programme.
8.2
The overall programme of a calibration of equipment shall be designed and operated so as to ensure that wherever applicable measurements made in the testing laboratory are traceable to National/ International Standards of measurements.
8.3
It shall provide the measurement results and associated uncertainties of the measurement wherever possible.
8.4
Reference materials shall be traceable to National or International Standard Reference Materials.
8.5
Reference standards employed by the testing laboratory in its calibration programme shall be used for the calibration of working equipments/ analytical instruments only.

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9.1
Accommodation and Environment

The laboratory lay out shall be in such a way as to provide adequate working space at each work centre to enable unrestricted movement during working. Entrance to the laboratory shall be such that it protects the area from dust and does not destroy the required environmental condition. Adequate measure shall be taken to ensure good house keeping in the testing laboratory. Entry to the laboratory area shall be restricted.
9.2
The laboratory shall have adequate environmental control so that it does not invalidate the results or adversely affect the required accuracy of measurements. The arrangement of lighting, heating and ventilation shall be such as to facilitate proper performance of tests.
9.3
The testing premises shall be protected as required from extreme conditions such as heat, dust, moisture, steam, noise, vibration and electro-magnetic disturbance or interferences.
9.4
Proper safety measures during experimentation should be arranged while conducting the tests with tensile and impact testing machines.

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10.1
Ambient Conditions
Ambient shall be evidence of all necessary measure including display of safety instructions.

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11.1
Safety
There shall be evidence of all necessary measures including display of safety instructions.
11.2
Adequate protective clothing, safety helmets for staff shall be provided. Statutory safety requirements are to be recorded & met.
11.3
Adequate arrangements for the control of following shall be available: (a) (b) (c) (d) Fire safety, Fire alarm. Shock due to electric current. Safety guards during load testing. Disposal of toxic materials of effluents.

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12.1
Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal

The full identification, status and condition of every item received for test or examination shall be recorded either through documents or through marking or coding to ensure that there can be no confusion regarding the identity of the samples or test item and the results of the measurement made. Samples should be marked with indelible ink/ punch marking.
12.2
A procedure shall exist for safe custody of samples/ specimens before and after test. Tested samples may be retained for an appropriate period defined by the laboratory for re-testing or re-examination.
12.3
At all stages of storing, handling and mounting, precautions shall be taken to prevent damage of the items, e.g., contamination, deterioration, corrosion or any of which could invalidate the results.
12.4
There shall be clear guidelines for the receipt, retention and disposal of samples or items. Tested samples should be retained for at least three months.

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13.1
Records
The testing laboratory shall maintain a record system to suit its particular requirements and comply with any existing regulations.
13.2
It shall retain on record all original observations, calculations and derived data, calibration record and final test reports for an appropriate period preferably not less than 2 years. Storage of data and records in computers is preferable. The records shall include the identity of personnel involved in testing.

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14.1
Test Report
The work carried out by the testing laboratory shall be covered by a comprehensive Test Report which accurately, clearly, unambiguously and objectively presents the test results and all relevant information.
14.2
A test report shall include following information: (a) (b) Name and address of testing laboratory; Unique identification of report (such as serial number) and of each page of the report; (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Name and address of client and his reference; Description and identification of test item; Date of receipt of test item and date (s) of completion of test, as appropriate; A statement to the effect of that the test result relate only to the item tested; Description of sampling procedure where relevant; Any deviations, additions to or exclusion from the test specifications and any other information relevant to a specific test; (i) (j) Declaration of any non-standard test method or procedure utilized; Measurement, examinations and derived results, supported by tables, groups, sketches and photographs as appropriate, and any failure identified; (k) (l) A statement on measurement uncertainty (where relevant); A signature and title(s) of person accepting responsibility for the test report, date of issue; (m) A statement that the report shall not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the testing laboratory. Particular care and attention shall be paid to the arrangement of the test report, especially with regard to presentation of the test and ease of assimilation by the reader. Correction, additions and deletion to a test report, etc. shall bear the full signature of the authorised signatory.

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15.1
Confidentiality
The personnel of all disciplines of mechanical testing shall be bound to observe professional secrecy to all information gained in carrying out its testing.
15.2
The testing laboratory shall formulate methodology to provide confidentiality and security of its practices as required by the users of its services

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16.1
Sub-Contracting
In case testing laboratory subcontracts any part of the testing, this work shall be placed with another testing laboratory NABL accredited lab, complying with these requirements.
16.2
The testing laboratory shall ensure that its subcontractor is competent to perform the services in questions and complies with same criteria of competence as the testing laboratory in respect of the work being sub-contracted.
16.3
The testing laboratory shall record and retain details of its performances regarding competence and compliance of its subcontractors and maintain a register of all subcontracting.

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17.1
Outside Services
Where the laboratory procures outside services in support of calibration or tests, the laboratory shall use only those outside support services and supplies that are of adequate quality to sustain confidence in the laboratorys calibration or tests.
17.2
Where no independent assurance of the quality of outside support services or supplies is available, the laboratory shall have procedures to ensure that purchased equipment, materials and services comply with the specific requirements. The laboratory should ensure that purchased equipment and consumable materials are not used until they have been inspected, calibrated or otherwise verified as complying with any standard specifications relevant to the calibration or tests concerned.
17.3
The laboratory shall maintain records of all suppliers from whom it obtains support services or suppliers required for calibrations/ tests.
17.4
Services pertaining to A/C, Electrical etc. should be properly maintained.

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18.1
Proficiency Testing
The objective of proficiency testing is to have uniform test procedures with respect to National or International Standards, and to improve the quality of testing where appropriate.
18.2
Testing laboratories are required to participate in any Proficiency Testing programme organised by NABL or any other authorised national or international bodies.
18.3
Laboratories failing a Proficiency Testing programme must take corrective actions and report to NABL within 60 days from the date of receipt of unsatisfactory results from NABL.
18.4
During Surveillance assessment the laboratory should demonstrate its performance on Proficiency Testing to the assessment team.

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19.1
Complaints
The laboratory shall have documented policy and procedures for and addressing the complaints received from the clients within three months. A record shall be maintained of all complaints and of the actions taken on them by the laboratory.
19.2
Where a complaint on verification raises doubt concerning the laboratorys competence, the laboratory shall ensure that the areas of activity and responsibility pertaining to that test are promptly audited and necessary corrective action should be taken.

Annexure I
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Groups of Mechanical Testing
20.1 Group - Mechanical Properties of Materials

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tensile test (% elongation, Y.S., T.S., Modules of Elasticity, Reduction of area) Compression Test Adhesion Strength Test Bonding Strength Shear Test Torsion Test Hardness Test: Rockwell 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Brinell Vickers Knoop Shore
Hardenability Test Bend Test Formability Test Drawability Test Flaring Test Impact Test Izod Impact Charpy Impact
14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Machinability Test Stress-rupture Test Creep Test; Stress Relaxation Lapping, Wrapping, Coiling Test Fatigue Test: Axial Fatigue Flemural Fatigue Rotating Bending Fatigue Torsional Fatigue

19.
Fracture Toughness Test: Plain Strain Fracture Toughness Test Crack Opening Displacement Test Crack Growth Rate Test Nil Ductility Transition Test Drop Weight Test
20.
Spring Test In Compression In Tension
21.
Tube Testing Buldging Test Flattening Test Crushing Strength Test Drift Expansion Test
22.
Weldability Test Impact Cold Cracking Test Y-groove Cracking Test Hot Cracking Test Circular Patch Test Diffusible Hydrogen Measurement by Hg Method & Gas Chromatography Thermal Cycle Reheat Cracking Test Thermal Hot Ductility Test Delta Ferrite Measurement
23.
Spot/ Projection/ Seam Weld Tests: Cross Tension Test U-Tension Test Peel Off Test Tensile Shear Test
24. 25.
Coated Welding Electrode Testing Residual Stress Measurement: X-ray Diffraction Stress Analyser Hole Drilling Method

26.
Tests on Fasteners: Proof Test Thread Slip Measurement
27.
Corrosion Tests: Salt Spray Test Cu-accelerated Acetic Acid-Salt Spray Test (CASS) Stress Corrosion Cracking Test Hydrogen Embrittlement (Stress Durability Test)
28.
Wear/ Abrasion Resistance Test

20.2 Group - Metallography Test

1. 2. Macrostructural Analysis (i) Microstructural Analysis (ii) Microstructural Analysis by Replica 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Estimation of grain size by microscopic method Determination of Case Depth by Microscopic Method Determination of Case Depth by Hardness Method Determination of Inclusion Rating Determination of Depth of decarbonised Layer Microscopic Measurement of Band Thickness Measurement of Coating Thickness by Microscopy Determination of Microhardness Determination of Graphite Flakes (Types and Sizes) in Cast Iron Macro-Etch Testing of Steel Bars, Billets & Blooms

20.3 Group - Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Density Porosity Flow Rate Transverse Rupture Test Hardness Test Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic) Coefficient Friction (Static) Fracture Toughness Abrasive Wear Resistance Radial Crushing Strength of Sintered Bearing Compressive Yield Strength Strength Test for Sintered Gear Sieve Analysis Particle Size Distribution Compactibility Case Depth Measurement

20.4 Group - Buildings Materials

1. Cement Testing
Fineness by wet sieving Fineness by dry sieving Fineness by air permeability Consistency Setting Time (initial, final) False Setting Soundness by Le Chatelier Test Soundness by Autoclave Test Compressive Strength Tensile Strength Compressive & Flexural Strength Using Prism Moulds Drying Content Air Content Water Retention Specific Gravity Heat of Hydration Whiteness Index Bleeding of Cement Paste Mortars Expansion of Portland Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulphate Potential Expansion of Portland Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulphate Restrained Expansion of Expansive Cement Mortars Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic Cement Mortar and Concrete Length Change of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Exposed to a Mixed Sodium and Magnesium Sulphate Solution

2.
Pozzolana
Density Fineness (+45 Sieve) Fineness by Blaine Air Permeability Method Cement Reactivity Lime Reactivity Soundness Drying Shrinkage Air-entrainment of Mortar
3.
Gypsum Board Products and Gypsum Lath

Flexural Strength Humidified Deflection Core, End and Edge Hardness End Squareness Nail Pull Resistance Nominal Thickness Recessed or Tapered Edge Depth Width, Length Water Resistance Off Core-treated Gypsum Board Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Boards with Water-Repellent Face Paper
4.
Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction

Joint Compound Test Consistency Shrinkage Check Cracking Putrefaction

5.
Joint Reinforcing Tape

Tensile Strength Dimensional Stability Width, Thickness
6.
Bond of Joint Reinforcing Tape to Joint Compound

Bond Test Edge Cracking
7.
Adhesives for Pasting Gypsum Wall Board to Wood Framing

Open Time Wetting Characteristics Shear Strength Tensile Strength Bridging Characteristics Ageing Properties Freeze Thaw Stability Vinyl Covered Gypsum Board Compatibility Adhesive Staining

8.
Aggregates
Grading (Sieve Analysis) Deleterious Substances Clay Lumps Finer Than 75 Sieve Coal and Lignite Soft Materials
Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates Estimation of Mica Unit Weight and Voids (Bulk Density) Soundness of Aggregate Potential Alkali reactivity of Cement - aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method) Petrographic Examination Potential Volume Change of Cement-Aggregate Combinations Abrasion Value Impact Value Crushing Value 10% Fines Value Compressive Strength of Rock Samples Surface Moisture, Total Moisture Specific Gravity and Absorption Straining Materials in Light Weight Concrete Aggregates Angularity Number Flaminess Index Elongation Index Freezing and Thawing Chert Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate of Mortar

9.
Bricks
Building Bricks Compressive Water Absorption Efflorescence Bond Strength Bulk Density Freezing & Thawing
Fire and Silica Refractory Materials Cold Crushing Strength Apparent Porosity True Density and True Specific Gravity Sizes and Shapes Bulk Density
10.
Coating Material on Reinforcing Steel

Resistance to Applied Voltage Chloride Permeability Adhesion of Coating Bond Strength to Concrete Abrasion Resistance Impact Test Hardness Test

11.
Building Lime
Field Tests Ball Test Impurity Test Plasticity Test Workability Test Visual Examination
Mechanical Tests Fineness Unhydrated Oxide of Quick Lime Volume Yield of Quick Lime Compressive and Transverse Strength Workability Soundness Popping and Pitting Setting Time
12.
Admixtures
Water Content Time of Setting Compressive Strength Flexural Strength Length Change Relative Durability Factor Dry Material Content Ash Content Relative Density

13.
Concrete (Fresh)
Unit Weight, Yield, Air Content Bleeding Water Content Cement Content
Workability Flow Table Slump Vee Bee Test Compacting Factor Kelly Ball Test K-Slump Test Temperature Time of Setting
Analysis of Hardened Concrete Water Content of Set Concrete Compressive Strength Flexural Strength Direct Tensile Test Indirect Tensile Strength (Split Cylinder Test, Punch Test, Frame Method) Static Modulus of Elasticity Poissons Ratio Durability Test (Freezing and Thawing) Shrinkage and Moisture Movement Resistance of Concrete to Abrasion and Erosion (a) Abrasion Resistance of Concrete by Sand Blasting (b) Abrasion Resistance of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces (1) by Revolving Disks (2) by Dressing Wheels (3) by Ball Bearings (c) Abrasion Resistance of Concrete/ Mortar Surfaces by Rotating Cutter Method
Permeability of Concrete Absorption of Concrete Creep of Concrete Accelerated Testing of Concrete for Compressive Strength Time of Setting of Concrete Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete (for Alkali-Silica Gel Formation) Mechanical Properties of Hardened Concrete Under Triaxial Loads The Break-off Number of Concrete Microscopical Determination of Parameters of the Air-Void System Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals Dynamic Modulus of Rigidity Dynamic Poissons Ratio
14.
Concrete Mixers
Mixing Efficiency
15.
Timber
Moisture Content Using Moisture Meter Moisture Content Using Hot Air Oven Method Specific Gravity Static Bonding Test Compression Test Tension Test Nail Holding Test Screw Holding Test Impact Test Torsion Test

16.
Plyboard
Resistance to Dry Heat Fire Resistance Glue Shear Strength Adhesion of Piles Water Resistance Nycological Test Fibre Diameter Friability Recovery After Compression Incombustibility Moisture Absorption Linear Shrinkage Water Vapour Permeance Dimension
17.
Bitumen
Softening Point Test Flash Point Test Penetration Test Ductility Test Viscosity Test Marshall Stability Test

20.5 Group Plastics, Rubber and Leather

Plastics and Rubber
1. 2. Density/ Sp. Gravity Hardness: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Durometer Hardness IRHD Rebound Value
Indentation Hardness Index Tensile Testing Compression Test Flexing Test, Crystallinity Test Impact Test: Izod Impact Charpy Impact Falling Weight Impact
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Accelerated Ageing Test Abrasion Test Tear Strength Bond Strength Brittle Point Test Melt Flow Index (MFI) Melting/ Softening Point Flammability Test/ Limited Oxygen Index Test Dimensional Stability (VICAT/ HDT) Coefficient of Friction Water Absorption Test Permeability Test Migration & Staining Test Swelling Test Shear Strength Viscosity Test Rheological Propriety Test

25. 26. 27.
Flow Rate Test UV Resistance and Condensation Test Ozone Resistance Test: Static Test Dynamic Test
28. 29. 30.
Xenon/ Carbon Arc Resistance Test (Accelerated Weathering Test) Resiliance Test Dynamic Test: Dynamic Stiffness Loss Modulus (Tan-S) Material Damping Coefficient Decipation Factor
31. 32.
Gloss Finish Flemible Adhesives: Open Tack Time Gel Point Viscosity Total Solid Spreadibility Bond Strength (Initial / Aged)

Leather
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Measurement of Width, Thickness and Area Determination of Apparent Density Tensile Test Tear Strength Double Hole Stitch Tear Strength Tongue Tear Strength Shrinkage Temperature Absorption of Water (Gravimetric Method) Cracking of Grain and Grain Index Two Dimensional Extension Resistance to Compression Compressibility Test Indentation Index Dynamic Water Proofness of Boot and Shoe Sole Leather Flexing Endurance Dynamic Water Proofness Test for Upper Leather Water Vapour Permeability Water Proofness of Gloving Leather Bond Strength of Laminated Leather Thermal Conductivity Area Stability on Immersion in Water and Oil Spray Test for Estimating Water Repellency of Clothing Leather

20.6 Group - Textile Materials

Fibres
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Textile Characteristics of Individual Textiles Fibres Bundle Strength Shrinkage Test Tenacity of Fibres in Loop or Knot Configuration Cohesion of Fibre Test Elastic Properties Melting / Crystallinity Test
Yarns
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Breaking Strength of Yarn in Skein Form Tensile Properties Permanent Deformation of Elastomeric Yarn Sewing Threads Shrinkage of Yarn Coefficient of Friction
Fabric (Woven)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tensile Test Abrasion Resistance Test Bursting Strength Pile Retention of Cord Fabric Piling Resistance Test Stretch Properties Test Snagging Resistance Test Stiffness Test

Fabrics (Non-Woven)
1. 2. Stiffness Test Tearing Strength Test
Industrial Textiles
1. 2. Tensile Test Drop Test
Tyre Cord Fabric Test

1. 2. 3. 4. Tensile Test Adhesion Test of Tyre Cords to Other Reinforcing Rubber Compounds Strap Peel Adhesion of Reinforcing Cords or Fabrics to Rubber Compounds Thermal Shrinkage Test
Zippers and Fasteners

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Impact Resistance of Plastic Zips Operability of Zippers Peel Strength of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners Resistance of Un-snapping of Snap Fasteners Shear Strength Test Strength Test of Zippers

20.7 Group - Soil and Rock Testing

1. Soil Testing
Specific Gravity Grain Size Analysis Atterbergs Limit (LL, PL,SL) Unit Weight Moisture Content Direct Shear Test Unconfined Compression Test Triaxial Compression Test Oedometer Consolidation Test Permeability Test Field Moisture Equivalent Centrifuge Moisture Equivalent Linear Shrinkage Test Compaction Test Vane Shear Test Free Shear Test Free Swell Index of Soil Swelling Pressure of Soil California Beaing Ratio (CBR) Test
2.
Soil Testing (Field)

Field CBR Test Direct Shear Box Test for Soil Containing Gravels Standard Penetration Test Static Cone Penetration Test Modulus of Subgrade Reaction (K-Value) of Soil by Plate Load Test Pile Loading Testing Field Permeability Test

3.
Rock Testing
Unixial Compressive Strength Test Trixial Compression Test Modulus of Elasticity and Poissons Ratio of Rock Material in Uniaxial Compression Slake Durability Index of Rock Tensile Strength by Indirect Test on Rock Specimen Dynamic Modulus of Rock Core Specimen Point Load Test Pullout Test on Anchor Bars and Rock Bolts Hardness Testing Shear Strength of Rock Joints by Direct Shear Box Rock Mass Deformability Using a Flexible Dilatometer Hydraulic Fracture Test Flat Jact Test

20.8 Group - Noise & Vibration

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound Isolating Enclosures. Measurement of Insertion Loss Ducts and Mufflers. Vibration Characteristics of Materials, Components, Assemblies and Structures. Measurement of Mechanical Vibrations & Performance. Dynamic Balancing. Mechanical Shock Testing. Vibration Test on Connection and Relay. Vibration Record on Transmission Line.

20.9 Group - Automotive Components

1. Internal Combustion Engine:
0-5 HP 0-10 HP Above 10 HP
2.
Knock Characteristic of Fuel

Permanent Magnetic Chunk Steel Files Spark Plugs Test on Twist Drill Test Sieves Torque Wrench Water Meters Whip Test on Brake Hose Construction of Brake Hose Tensile Test for Brake / Fuel Hose Rubber Sealing Ring Conveyor Belt V-Belts Cycle Tubes Diesel Fuel Filters: Resistance to Flow Filtration Capacity and Contaminant Removal Characteristics
Lubricating Oil Filters: Resistance to Flow Contaminant Removal Characteristics

3.
Component Testing (Rubber & Plastic Products)

Rubber Hoses Tyres Engine Mounts Bellows & Diaphragms Fuel Tank Exterior Body Components Dashboard Instrumental Panel Belting Latex Product

20.10 Group - Performance Test

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proof Pressure Test on Pipes and Valves Aluminium Milk Cans Air Compressor Air Blower Test on Bicycle: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Frame Pedal Crank and Chain Wheels Handle Bar Hub Spoke Tubes
Test on Burners Test on Bip Tap and Stop Tap Test on Ball Valves Test on Centrifugal Pumps Test on Commercial Cooking Range & LPG Appliances Test on Domestic Pressure Cooker Test on Gas Cylinders, Valves & Regulators Proof load Tests on Chains Compression Test for Bridge Bearings Load Test on Draw Bar Hooks and Laminated Springs Load Test on Coil Springs 0-1 kg 0-100 kg above 100 kg.
17.
Load Test on Chain Pulley Block Below 10 tons 10 tons to 20 tons Above 20 tons

18. 19.
Load Test on Hand Operated Winch Load Test on Hydraulic Jacks: Proofload upto 100 tons Proofload from 100 to 150 tons Proofload above 150 tons
20.
Load Test on Screw Jacks: Upto 15 tons Between 15 to 30 tons Above 30 tons
21.
Load Test on Steel Wire Ropes: Upto 1 dia Between 1 & 1 dia Above 1 dia
22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
Proof load Test on Electrically Operated Winch Test on Hack Saw Blade Test on Hurricane Lanterns Test on Hand Sprayers Test on Steel Files Test on Twist Drill Test on Sieves Torque Wrench Water Meter Rubber Sealing Ring Rubber Welding Hose Speedometer Cable Prototype Transmission Tower Testing Scaled Down Model Transmission Tower Testing Industrial Air Cleaner: Airflow Restriction and Pressure Drop Test Initial Efficiency Test Dust Capacity and Accumulative Efficiency Precleaner Performance
37.
Performance of Steel Parts at Sub-Zero Temperature

38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.
Performance of Rubber Parts at Sub-Zero Temperature Performance of Diesel / Petrol Engine Performance of IC Engine at Higher Altitude Endurance Test for Starter Motor Endurance Test for Jacks Performance and Life Test for Oil Seals Life Cycle Test for AC Pumps Performance Test of Compete Vehicle on Chassis Dynamometer Endurance Test for Bonded Rubber Wheels Test of Helmets Test of Safety Glass Test of Surgical Gloves

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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES

GUIDELINES AND SPECIFIC CRITERIA

MECHANICAL TESTING LABORATORIES

ISSUE NO : 03 ISSUE DATE: 28.03.2008

AMENDMENT NO : 00 AMENDMENT DATE: --

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National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

This document gives specific directions on operating a mechanical testing laboratory.

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Tentative list of test of the aforesaid groups are shown at Annexure I.

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CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION 4 Organisation

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Equipment and Reference Materials

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Measurement Traceability and Calibration

Reference materials shall be traceable to National or International Standard Reference Materials.

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Accommodation and Environment

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Handling of Test Items, Storage and Disposal

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Services pertaining to A/C, Electrical etc. should be properly maintained.

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Groups of Mechanical Testing

20.1 Group - Mechanical Properties of Materials

14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

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Spring Test In Compression In Tension

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Tests on Fasteners: Proof Test Thread Slip Measurement

Wear/ Abrasion Resistance Test

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20.2 Group - Metallography Test

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20.3 Group - Properties of Powder Metallurgical Products

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20.4 Group - Buildings Materials

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Gypsum Board Products and Gypsum Lath

Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction

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Joint Reinforcing Tape

Bond of Joint Reinforcing Tape to Joint Compound

Adhesives for Pasting Gypsum Wall Board to Wood Framing

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Coating Material on Reinforcing Steel

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