Central Materials & Processes Laboratory (CMPL) located in Foundry & Forge Division of Bangalore Complex of HAL is one of the leading materials testing and R&D Laboratories in the country. Established in 1941, the laboratory has grown in five major areas catering to specific needs viz. Mechanical testing, Chemical Testing, Metallurgical testing & Failure investigation, Non-destructive testing and Calibration (Force and Temperature).
About 25 qualified and experienced scientists, technicians and supporting staff are engaged in serving the divisions of HAL and other defence and non-defence organisations.
CMPL is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standard by NABL since 2005 besides approvals from aerospace primes such as Rolls Royce, GE Aviation and Collins aerospace. The laboratory has recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research as an R&D Centre. The lab is also approved by Military aircraft Quality Assurance organisation DGAQA as per AFQMS. The lab has access to the manufacturing and material processing facilities of Foundry & Forge Division for taking up R&D activities
The Executive Director
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Foundry & Forge Division
Bangalore Complex
PB No.1791, Vimanapura Post Bangalore 560 017
India
Telephone: +91- 80 - 22322630 / 22314610
Fax: +91 - 80 - 22315521
E-mails:
Executive Director- venkatesh.ms@hal-india.com
Marketing:
Testing services - cs.fnf@hal-india.co.in
Telephone: +91 80-22315801 / 22323132