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Testing & Construction
Methods
AWI's Commitment to Quality Assurance Through Comprehensive Testing Methods
Testing is a crucial aspect of ensuring the quality and compliance of architectural wood casework and finishing technology products within the industry. At AWI, we place a strong emphasis on comprehensive testing methods to evaluate the performance, reliability, and adherence to standards of these products. These methods serve as a blueprint for the submission, production, assembly, and verification of test specimens and samples that are subjected to rigorous examination at the AWI National Testing Center.
By meticulously defining each step of the testing process, these methods guarantee the highest standards of accuracy, reproducibility, impartiality, and confidentiality, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of product quality and the trust of customers.
Test Methods
The AWI casework test methods outline the requirements for the submittal of drawings, manufacture, assemblage, and confirmation of architectural wood casework test specimens intended for testing at the AWI National Testing Center.
The AWI finishing technology test methods outline the requirements for the preparation and confirmation of test samples intended for testing at the AWI National Testing Center.Each testing method also outlines the specific steps ensuring that each test undertaken meets strict guidelines for accuracy, reproducibility, impartiality, and confidentiality.
BC-1
Base Cabinet
Assembled Unit Test
Assembled Unit Test
SS-1
Shelf Suspension
System
System
WC-2
Wall Cabinet Structural
Integrity Test
Integrity Test
BC-2
Base Cabinet
Structural Integrity Test
Structural Integrity Test
TC-1
Tall Cabinet
Assembled Unit Test
Assembled Unit Test
AR-1
Abrasion Resistance
Finish Technology Test
Finish Technology Test
DB-1
Drawer Front
Tension Test
Tension Test
TC-2
Tall Cabinet Structural
Integrity Test
Integrity Test
CR-1
Chemical Resistance
Finish Technology Test
Finish Technology Test
DF-1
Drawer Front
Tension Test
Tension Test
WC-1
Wall Cabinet
Assembled Unit Test
Assembled Unit Test
BM-1
Balanced Material
Finish Technology Test
Finish Technology Test
Construction Methods
These AWI-tested engineered drawings indicate the construction methods that have been tested and proven to meet the indicated Performance Duty Level by the AWI National Testing Center in Americus, GA. The use of these drawings alone will not indicate compliance with AWI Standards. In order to achieve compliance with AWI standards, the manufacturer will need to acquire an Official AWI Testing Report and pass an audit inspection verifying the construction methods contained with the Testing Report have been followed.
BC00001.0
Duty Level 4: .75'', Particleboard M2, Dowel, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00001.1
Duty Level 4: .75'', MDF Grade 130, Dowel, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00001.2
Duty Level 4: .75'', Veneer Core, Dowel, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00002.0
Duty Level 4: .75'', Particleboard M2, Confirmat, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00002.1
Duty Level 4: .75'', MDF Grade 130, Confirmat, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00002.2
Duty Level 4: .75'', Veneer Core, Confirmat, .25'' Captured Back, Separate Base
BC00003.0 (Members Only)
Duty Level 4: .75", Particleboard M2, Dowel, .75" Captured Back, Integrated Base
BC00004.0 (Members Only)
Duty Level 4: .6875", Particleboard M2, Dowel-Confirmat, .25" Captured Back, Integrated Base
BC00004.1 (Members Only)
Duty Level 4: .6875", MDF Grade 130, Dowel-Confirmat, .25" Captured Back, Integrated Base
BC00004.2 (Members Only)
Duty Level 4: .6875", Veneer Core, Dowel-Confirmat, .25" Captured Back, Integrated Base
BC00005.0 (Members Only)
Duty Level 3: .75", Particleboard M2, Dowel, .75" Captured Back, Integrated Base
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