Semiconductor and Nanotech - Industries - Mechanical Testing, Inc.

Mechanical Testing, Inc. (MTI) has worked with Semiconductor Companies since the early 1990's. Companies like IBM, Global Foundries, Raytheon, SUNY College of Polytech in Albany have turned to MTI's experienced workforce to help control their Industrial Process Exhaust Systems.

Understanding that semiconductor facilities are just fancy manufacturing campuses, MTI helps keep a "Time is of the essence" and "Down time is lost time" mentality when completing our work. To this end, Brian Venn in 2006, one of the TBE's at MTI started to experiment with using False Load Dampers at the ends of system runs. Implementing this allowed for systems that adopted this design were able to maintain production for tools being used on a common header with tools that were being demoed or repaired (If enough Static Pressure was Available). Now production could continue as long as static in the header was maintained. The False Loads at the end of the run allow for Test and Balance Technicians to release or bottle up static to bring a new tool online to a common header, while maintaining production static at other tools sharing the lateral main exhaust duct.

These types facilities need highly trained professionals who understand the atmosphere and safety protocols involved in manufacturing microchips. MTI Technicians take pride in making sure your facility is working as efficiently as possible and will work with your team to maintain safety protocols and procedures in these highly sensitive environments.

Mechanical Testing, Inc. provides Full Building Commissioning Services, Test & Balance of HVAC Systems, Fire Life Safety Verification, Thermal Scans of buildings or environments, 3D Lidar scans (Revit incorporation), Indoor Air Quality Certification reports and much, much more.

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Tips, Traps and FAQs

If your HVAC BMS controls have a bunch of outdated overrides in them, your burning money! HVAC overrides of heating and cooling valves cost building owners and operators $10,000's of dollars a year if left unchecked. Commissioning your BMS will save you money this year! Make it part of your Preventive Maintenance routine annually

Each year 100's-1000's of man hours are lost to construction companies because of pour or no, virtual drawing coordination. Reality Capture allows for existing buildings to be 3D Scanned and imported directly to AutoDesk so designers can create your new design based off correct and current conditions of the building environment. Saving the project$

Here is short video of MTI Test and Balance Engineer, Brian Venn discussing an Independent approach to TAB and why we are a proud member of AABC!

AABC - Independence Matters

Drones can be used for many different applications. Our inspections offer drone solutions for construction that can significantly reduce costs of many items. Specifically, they can eliminate the need for costly lifts in many circumstances. Drone use is a valuable option for construction companies. MTI offers different services for the construction.

Continued Commissioning is a process that works to improve how equipment in the building and systems function together. There are many variables that come into play, the age of the building or system being one and how the sequence of operation is managing the daily equipment routines.

MTI believes in Full Project Awareness and that is exactly what a 3D Scan provides. MTI has a state of the art Leica RTC360 3D reality capture solution. MTI will capture your environment in 3D. Export it into a manageable Point Cloud that is ready to be converted into a working RVT file.

Building Commissioning is the practice that ensures buildings are delivered according to the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). Buildings that are properly commissioned typically have fewer change orders, tend to be more energy efficient, and have lower operation and maintenance cost. DO NOT Value Engineer Commissioning out of your next project

Symptoms of a building with an Air Balance issue:
Entry way doors "howl" and are difficult to open or won't remain closed. Odor issues in storage areas, break rooms or worse...bathrooms! Frost forms on window sills in the winter. High and Low Temperature areas in a building. Cooling problems in the summer – no matter how long the AC runs.

Change filters every six to eight months. Did you know that dirty air filters can lead to Dirty Air? Dirty air filled will allergens like pollen and mold can lead to sick time in the work place. Sick time means reduced productivity... do we need to go on? They also put wear and tear on your HVAC system meaning you will have to replace it earlier.

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