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NABL
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
BOARD FOR TESTING AND
CALIBRATION LABORATORIES
MECHANICAL TESTING
LABORATORIES
ISSUE NO : 03
ISSUE DATE: 28.03.2008
AMENDMENT NO : 00
AMENDMENT DATE: --
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Contents
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SECTION
PAGE NO.
1.
Introduction
2.
Scope
3.
Field of Application
4.
Organisation
5.
Personnel
6.
Approved Signatory
7.
8.
9.
10.
Ambient Conditions
10
11.
Safety
11
12.
12
13.
Records
13
14.
Test Report
14
15.
Confidentiality
15
16.
Sub-Contracting
16
17.
Outside Services
17
18.
Proficiency Testing
18
19.
Complaints
19
20.
20
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
20.7
20.8
20.9
20.10
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24
25
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Introduction
1.
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.
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Scope
2.1
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
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Field of Application
2.
Metallography Test
3.
4.
Building Materials
5.
6.
Textile Materials
7.
8.
9.
Automotive Components
10.
Performance Tests
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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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Personnel
5.1
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
The testing laboratory will be furnished with all equipments/ instruments required for
correct performance of the test and measurements.
7.2
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
7.6
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
Measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated appropriately before being put into
service and thereafter according to an established programme.
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
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9.1
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
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Ambient Conditions
10.1
11
Safety
11.1
11.2
Adequate protective clothing, safety helmets for staff shall be provided. Statutory safety
requirements are to be recorded & met.
11.3
(b)
(c)
(d)
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12.1
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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Records
13.1
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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Test Report
14.1
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
(b)
Unique identification of report (such as serial number) and of each page of the
report;
(c)
(d)
(e)
Date of receipt of test item and date (s) of completion of test, as appropriate;
(f)
A statement to the effect of that the test result relate only to the item tested;
(g)
(h)
Any deviations, additions to or exclusion from the test specifications and any
other information relevant to a specific test;
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
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.
15
Confidentiality
15.1
15.2
16
Sub-Contracting
16.1
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.
17
Outside Services
17.1
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
17.3
The laboratory shall maintain records of all suppliers from whom it obtains support
services or suppliers required for calibrations/ tests.
17.4
18
Proficiency Testing
18.1
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
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
19
Complaints
19.1
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
Annexure I
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2.
Compression Test
3.
4.
Bonding Strength
5.
Shear Test
6.
Torsion Test
7.
Hardness Test:
Rockwell
-
Brinell
Vickers
Knoop
Shore
8.
Hardenability Test
9.
Bend Test
10.
Formability Test
11.
Drawability Test
12.
Flaring Test
13.
Impact Test
Izod Impact
-
Charpy Impact
14.
Machinability Test
15.
Stress-rupture Test
16.
17.
18.
Fatigue Test:
Axial Fatigue
-
Flemural Fatigue
Torsional Fatigue
19.
20.
Spring Test
In Compression
-
21.
22.
23.
In Tension
Tube Testing
Buldging Test
-
Flattening Test
Weldability Test
Impact Cold Cracking Test
-
U-Tension Test
24.
25.
26.
Tests on Fasteners:
Proof Test
-
27.
28.
Corrosion Tests:
Salt Spray Test
-
Macrostructural Analysis
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Determination of Microhardness
11.
12.
Density
2.
Porosity
3.
Flow Rate
4.
5.
Hardness Test
6.
7.
8.
Fracture Toughness
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Sieve Analysis
14.
15.
Compactibility
16.
Cement Testing
Consistency
False Setting
Compressive Strength
Tensile Strength
Drying Content
Air Content
Water Retention
Specific Gravity
Heat of Hydration
Whiteness Index
2.
3.
4.
Pozzolana
Density
Cement Reactivity
Lime Reactivity
Soundness
Drying Shrinkage
Air-entrainment of Mortar
Flexural Strength
Humidified Deflection
End Squareness
Nominal Thickness
Width, Length
Consistency
Shrinkage
Check Cracking
Putrefaction
5.
6.
7.
Tensile Strength
Dimensional Stability
Width, Thickness
Bond Test
Edge Cracking
Open Time
Wetting Characteristics
Shear Strength
Tensile Strength
Bridging Characteristics
Ageing Properties
Adhesive Staining
8.
Aggregates
Deleterious Substances
Clay Lumps
Soft Materials
Estimation of Mica
Soundness of Aggregate
Petrographic Examination
Abrasion Value
Impact Value
Crushing Value
Angularity Number
Flaminess Index
Elongation Index
Chert
9.
Bricks
Building Bricks
Compressive
Water Absorption
Efflorescence
Bond Strength
Bulk Density
10.
Apparent Porosity
Bulk Density
Chloride Permeability
Adhesion of Coating
Abrasion Resistance
Impact Test
Hardness Test
11.
Building Lime
Field Tests
Ball Test
Impurity Test
Plasticity Test
Workability Test
Visual Examination
Mechanical Tests
12.
Fineness
Workability
Soundness
Setting Time
Admixtures
Water Content
Time of Setting
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Length Change
Ash Content
Relative Density
13.
Concrete (Fresh)
Bleeding
Water Content
Cement Content
Workability
Flow Table
Slump
Compacting Factor
K-Slump Test
Temperature
Time of Setting
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Indirect Tensile Strength (Split Cylinder Test, Punch Test, Frame Method)
Poissons Ratio
14.
Permeability of Concrete
Absorption of Concrete
Creep of Concrete
Concrete Mixers
15.
Mixing Efficiency
Timber
Specific Gravity
Compression Test
Tension Test
Impact Test
Torsion Test
16.
17.
Plyboard
Fire Resistance
Adhesion of Piles
Water Resistance
Nycological Test
Fibre Diameter
Friability
Incombustibility
Moisture Absorption
Linear Shrinkage
Dimension
Bitumen
Penetration Test
Ductility Test
Viscosity Test
2.
Hardness:
Durometer Hardness
IRHD
Rebound Value
3.
4.
Tensile Testing
5.
Compression Test
6.
7.
Impact Test:
Izod Impact
Charpy Impact
8.
9.
Abrasion Test
10.
Tear Strength
11.
Bond Strength
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Coefficient of Friction
18.
19.
Permeability Test
20.
21.
Swelling Test
22.
Shear Strength
23.
Viscosity Test
24.
25.
26.
27.
Static Test
Dynamic Test
28.
29.
Resiliance Test
30.
Dynamic Test:
Dynamic Stiffness
Decipation Factor
31.
Gloss Finish
32.
Flemible Adhesives:
Gel Point
Viscosity
Total Solid
Spreadibility
Leather
1.
2.
3.
Tensile Test
4.
Tear Strength
5.
6.
7.
Shrinkage Temperature
8.
9.
10.
11.
Resistance to Compression
12.
Compressibility Test
13.
Indentation Index
14.
15.
Flexing Endurance
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Thermal Conductivity
21.
22.
2.
Bundle Strength
3.
Shrinkage Test
4.
5.
6.
Elastic Properties
7.
Yarns
1.
2.
Tensile Properties
3.
4.
Sewing Threads
5.
Shrinkage of Yarn
6.
Coefficient of Friction
Fabric (Woven)
1.
Tensile Test
2.
3.
Bursting Strength
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Stiffness Test
Fabrics (Non-Woven)
1.
Stiffness Test
2.
Industrial Textiles
1.
Tensile Test
2.
Drop Test
Tensile Test
2.
3.
4.
2.
Operability of Zippers
3.
4.
5.
6.
2.
Soil Testing
Specific Gravity
Unit Weight
Moisture Content
Permeability Test
Compaction Test
3.
Rock Testing
Hardness Testing
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dynamic Balancing.
6.
7.
8.
2.
0-5 HP
0-10 HP
Above 10 HP
Steel Files
Spark Plugs
Test Sieves
Torque Wrench
Water Meters
Conveyor Belt
V-Belts
Cycle Tubes
Resistance to Flow
Resistance to Flow
3.
Rubber Hoses
Tyres
Engine Mounts
Fuel Tank
Dashboard
Instrumental Panel
Belting
Latex Product
2.
3.
Air Compressor
4.
Air Blower
5.
Test on Bicycle:
-
Frame
Pedal
Wheels
Handle Bar
Hub
Spoke
Tubes
6.
Test on Burners
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
0-1 kg
0-100 kg
Below 10 tons
10 tons to 20 tons
Above 20 tons
18.
19.
20.
21.
Upto 15 tons
Between 15 to 30 tons
Above 30 tons
Upto 1 dia
Above 1 dia
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Test on Sieves
29.
Torque Wrench
30.
Water Meter
31.
32.
33.
Speedometer Cable
34.
35.
36.
37.
Precleaner Performance
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
Test of Helmets
48.
49.