MTSC CATALOGUE_2nd EDITION_4

MOLD TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (MTSC) Second Edition

The Department of Science and Technology METALS INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

MTSC The Mold Technology Support Center was established to develop the needed human resources for the local die and mold companies, encourage the advancement of the Philippine manufacturing industry’s competitiveness, and contribute to the industrial cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines.

Copyright © 2023 DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center. All rights reserved.

Contents Trainings Conducted at MTSC ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 Training Rooms ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Regular Training Programs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 NX CAD Fundamental Course . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 NX Mold Wizard Design Process . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Plastic Injection Mold Design . . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Mold Assembly Using NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Plastic Injection Mold Assembly . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Value Analysis/Value Engineering for Die and Mold Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 3

Special Training Programs ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Plastic Injection Molding Machine Programming and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 4 CNC EDM Wire-Cutting, Programming and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 4 CNC EDM Sinking, Programming, and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 5 CNC Milling Programming and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 5 Basic Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �������������������� 5 Mold Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Mold Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Mold Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6

Equipment �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 CNC Milling Machines ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Plastic Injection Machines ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Surface Grinding Machines �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Conventional Machines ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Quality Control Machines �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Support Equipment ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13

How to Avail of MTSC Services ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16 Official Development Assistance (ODA) ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 MTSC Milestones �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 History of MTSC ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19

Trainings Conducted at MTSC

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Training Rooms

CAD/CAM Training Room Dedicated Computer Training Room No. of seats: 20 No. of computers: 20 No. of software : NX = 15 Dedicated projector and sound system Air-conditioned classroom

Training Room A/Meeting Room Small Training Room No. of seats: 12 Dedicated projector and sound system Air-conditioned classroom

Training Room B Medium Scale Training Room No. of seats: 25 Dedicated projector and sound system Air-conditioned classroom

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Regular Training Programs

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Number of Participants

Course Fee

5 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 9,000

Introduces NX mold wizard to create mold design parts and perform simulation.

3 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 5,200

Plastic Injection Mold Design

Discusses standards and tolerances in mold designing including materials and uses NX CAD software for solid modeling.

5 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 9,400

Mold Assembly Using NX

Introduces NX CAD software to create mold parts and perform mold assembly.

3 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 5,200

Plastic Injection Mold Assembly

Covers topics such as mold structure and types and performs assembly and disassembly of mold.

3 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 6,700

Value Analysis/ Value Engineering for Die and Mold Industry

Discusses value formation, improvement function analysis, cost consciousness, systematics (DIN 69910), and application of VA/VE on die and mold.

3 days

6 (min) 10 (max)

P 6,200

Title

Description

Duration

NX CAD Fundamental Course

Covers topics such as NX CAD design tools and setting new standards for speed performance and ease of use.

NX Mold Wizard Design Process

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Special Training Programs Plastic Injection Molding Machine Programming and Operation

CNC EDM Wire-Cutting, Programming and Operation

Description: Aims to provide skills and knowledge in plastic injection molding machine programming and operation using the Woojin Plaimm plastic injection machines.

Description: Covers the principles, process of programming and operation, and machining techniques of CNC EDM Wire-Cut.

Objectives: • Explain plastic injection molding process; and • Perform plastic injection molding machine programming and operation

• Explain the principles of EDM; • Operate CNC EDM Wire-Cut • Set up workpiece and wire electrode; • Explain the function of dielectric fluid; and • Create CNC wire-cutting EDM program

Target participants: • Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Introduction • Fundamentals of Plastics • General Classification of Plastics • Plastic Injection Molding Process o Injection Molding Cycle Operation o Three Elements of Injection Molding

Objectives:

Target participants:

• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Introduction • Wire Cutting EDM Process • Materials • Advantages and Disadvantages • EDM Programming and Operation

o Molding Conditions

o Types of G Codes

o Function of Screws

o Types of T Codes

o Mold Installation

o Types of M Codes

o Setting of Injection Program o Adjustment to Mold Parameters

• Defects in Plastic Injection Molding Instruction methods: • Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Open Forum Duration: 40 hours Course Fee: P 8,900

o EDM Wire Cutting Conditions

• Machining Techniques o Mounting of Workpiece o Vertical Alignment of Wire o Sample Machining o Surface Finishing

Instruction methods:

• Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Open Forum Duration: 40 hours Course Fee: P 9,600

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Special Training Programs CNC EDM Sinking, Programming, and Operation

CNC Milling Programming and Operation

Basic Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation

Description: Covers the principles, process of programming and operation, and machining techniques of EDM Sinking

Description: Provides knowledge in operation and programming CNC milling machines, coding and encoding of programs using G-codes and M-codes

Description: Covers the fundamentals of CMM operation, software, premeasurement requirements, creating mathematical alignment and zero point setting, creating geometric elements, tolerance comparison, applications and editing part program

Objectives: • Explain the principles of EDM; • Operate CNC EDM Sinking • Set up workpiece and electrode; • Explain the function of dielectric fluid; and • Create a CNC EDM Sinking program Target participants: • Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers

Objectives:

• Explain the fundamentals of CNC Milling operations; and

• Perform manual programming and basic CNC Milling operation Target participants: • Senior High School grads (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Introduction • CNC Machining Center

Course outline: • Introduction • Advantage and Disadvantages • EDM Sinking Process • Materials • EDM Programming and Operation • Machine EDM Fault Analysis • Machining Techniques o Alignment of Workpiece o Alignment of Probe o Alignment of Electrode o Pre-operation o Sample Machining o Surface Finishing

o Parts o Functions • Fundamentals of Programming o Types of Programming o Movement of Machine and Control Axes o Absolute and Incremental Command o Coordinate System o Structure of a Program o Addresses use in Programming o G-Codes o M-Codes o Tool Compensation

Instruction methods: • Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Open Forum

Instruction methods: • Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Open Forum

Duration: 40 hours

Duration: 38 hours

Course Fee: P 9,600

Course Fee: P 10,200

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Objectives: • Explain the fundamentals of CMM operation; and • Operate a CMM Target participants:

• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)

• Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Introduction • Starting the CMM o Machine Initialization o Probe Calibration o Setting up of Workpiece

• CMM Software • Pre-Measurement Requirements o Component Position o Measuring Range o Probe o Structure of Probe System o Coordinate System o Type of Coordinate System o Operating Mode

Instruction methods: • Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Open Forum Duration: 24 hours Course Fee: P 6,200

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Mold Assembly

Mold Processing

Mold Design

Description: Provides knowledge and skills for mold assembly including quality management.

Description: Provides knowledge and skills on the different machine tool operations involved in plastic injection mold making.

Description: Discusses the molding process, mold assembly drawings, mold part drawings, and mold cost estimation when mold designing.

Objectives: • Identify the concepts in preparing the mold assembly; • Explain mold assembly; • Explain quality management of mold assembly; and, • Perform mold assembly.

Target participants:

• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Preparing for Mold Assembly o Examination of the Mold

Drawings o Examination of Mold

Assembly Part o Finishing for Mold o Mold Lapping

• Mold Assembly o Mold assembly practice o Safety Management of

Mold Assembly

• Quality Management of Mold Assembly o Testing of Mold Assembly o Taking countermeasures for prototype Instruction methods: • Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Plant tour • Open Forum Duration: 2 months Course Fee: P 60,375

Objectives: • Identify the different machine tool operations involved in plastic injection mold making; and, • Perform different machine tool operations.

Target participants:

• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL)

• Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline: • Introduction o Definition of Mold o Mold Classification o Injection Molding • Plastic Injection Mold Making Process o Milling Process o Turning Process o Grinding Process o Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Process ◊ Wire-Cutting ◊ Sinking Instruction methods:

• Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Plant tour • Open Forum Duration: 2 months

Course Fee: P 88,800

Objectives: • Explain the die and mold specification injection molding process; • Explain the injection molding process design; • Define injection mold assembly and part drawings; • Explain injection mold cost estimation; and, • Perform mold designing.

Target participants:

• Senior High School graduates (STEM or TVL) • Tech-Voc graduates • Company employees; • Engineers Course outline:

• Overview of Dies and Molds • Review of Die and Mold Specification o Understanding of Product Drawings o Understanding of the Structure of Dies and Molds o Understanding of Post-processing of Molded Products • Injection Molding Process Design o Review of Injection Molding Machines o Review of the Injection Molding Process o Design of Flow Device o Design of Temperature Controller o Ejector Device Design • Design of Injection Mold Assembly Drawings o Design of Two-plate Mold Assembly Drawings o Design of Three-plate Mold Assembly drawings o Mold Base Practice o Review of Injection Mold Assembly drawings • Design of Injection Mold Part Drawings o Design of Standard Parts o Design of Machined Parts o Design of Relevant Parts o Preparation and Approval of Part Drawings • Injection Mold Cost Estimation o Die and Mold Costs o Direct Expense Estimation o Direct Expense Estimation Instruction methods:

• Lecture-discussion • Demonstration • Exercises • Hands-on • Plant tour • Open Forum Duration: 2 months

Course Fee: P 76,750

CNC Milling Machines Hwacheon Sirius 1250 Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold Stroke (X/Y/Z): 2,500mm x 1,250mm x 750mm Working surface: 2,800mm x 1,250mm Table Loading Capacity: 5,000kg Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 1,380.00 Actual Time: P 1,560.00

Hwacheon Sirius UL+ High Speed Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold Stroke (X/Y/Z): 1,050mm x 600mm x 550mm Working surface: 1,200mm x 600mm Table Loading Capacity: 800kg Max. Spindle Speed: 20,000rpm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 1,200.00 Actual Time: P 1,390.00

Hwacheon Sirius UM+ High Speed Vertical Machining Center for Die and Mold Stroke (X/Y/Z): 750mm x 500mm x 450mm Working surface: 850mm x 500mm Table Loading Capacity: 800kg Max. Spindle Speed: 32,000rpm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 1,390.00 Actual Time: P 1,580.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Unitech 645C EDM Sinker Work tank dimensions (L x W x H): 1,650mm x 1,000mm x 600mm Work table dimensions (L x W): 900mm x 650mm X, Y-axis stroke length: 600mm x 450mm Z-axis stroke length: 400mm Max. Workpiece Weight: 3,000kg Peak Removal Rate: 3.3g/min Best surface roughness: 3 Rmax Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 540.00 Actual Time: P 720.00

SPM S64 Wirecut EDM X, Y, Z travel: 600mm x 400mm x 350mm Work table dimensions (L x W): 864mm x 620mm Max. Workpiece dimensions (L x W x H): 900mm x 600mm x 340mm Max. Workpiece Weight: 1,000kg Wire diameter: 0.15 – 3.0 mm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 870.00 Actual Time: P 1,050.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Plastic Injection Machines Woojin Plaimm TE350-G5 Plastic Injection Machine Injection Type: Electrical Injection Speed: 150 mm/s Injection Holding Pressure: 1,905 kg/cm3 Clamping force: 350 ton Screw rotation speed: 250 rpm Platen dimension: 1,160 mm x 1,090 mm Distance between tie-bar: 770 mm x 770 mm Mold Thickness: 300-750mm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 1,590.00 Actual Time: P 1,845.00

Woojin Plaimm TE220-G5 Plastic Injection Machine Injection Type: Electrical Injection Speed: 150 mm/s Injection Holding Pressure: 1,857 kg/cm3 Clamping force: 220 ton Screw rotation speed: 375 rpm Platen dimension: 900 mm x 870 mm Distance between tie-bar: 625 mm x 625 mm Mold Thickness: 200-600mm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 1.060.00 Actual Time: P 1,230.00

Woojin Plaimm TE110-G5 Plastic Injection Machine Injection Type: Electrical Injection Speed: 200 mm/s Injection Holding Pressure: 1,844 kg/cm3 Clamping force: 110 ton Screw rotation speed: 400 rpm Platen dimension: 680 mm x 680 mm Distance between tie-bar: 470 mm x 470 mm Mold Thickness: 150-450mm Machine rates (per hour): Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Time Sharing: P 590.00 Actual Time: P 760.00

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Surface Grinding Machines Dae San DGS 2070 2S Column Type Precision Surface Grinder Working table size (L x W): 2,000mm x 700mm Max. Travel: 2,250mm x 760mm Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore) mm: Ø510×75×Ø127 Grinding Wheel Speed: 1,100 rpm With oil temperature regulator Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 630.00 Actual Time: P 800.00

Dae San DGS-520MB Manual Precision Surface Grinder Working table size (L x W): 510mm x 200mm Max. Travel: 540mm x 250mm Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore) mm: Ø180×10~20×Ø31.75 Grinding Wheel Speed: 3,450 rpm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 140.00 Actual Time: P 310.00

Dae San DGS-1260A 3-Axis Hydraulic Automatic Surface Grinder Working table size (L x W): 1,250mm x 600mm Max. Travel: 1,350mm x 650mm Grinding Wheel (Diameter x width x bore) mm: Ø510×50×Ø127 Grinding Wheel Speed: 1,150 rpm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 510.00 Actual Time: P 680.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Conventional Machines Hwacheon HMT-1300 Conventional Milling Machine Stroke X,Y,Z (mm): 950 / 300 / 450 Table Size (mm): 1,300 x 280 Table Max Load Capacity (kg): 250 Spindle Speed (rpm) 3,600 Spindle Motor (kW) 2 Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 320.00 Actual Time: P 460.00

Hwacheon HL-460 Conventional Lathe Machine Swing over Bed (mm) 460 Swing over Cross Slide (mm) 280 Distance between centers (mm): 1,000 Spindle bore diameter (mm) Ø52 Maximum Chuck Size (in): 1.4 Spindle Speed (rpm): 1,800 Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 500.00 Actual Time: P 650.00

Yongsoo Precision YSTM-13 Drilling and Tapping Machine Drilling Capacity (mm):13 Tapping Capacity (Cast Iron/Steel) (mm): 14 / 12 Column Diameter (mm): 80 Table Diameter (mm): 305 Motor (kw): 0.4-6p Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 210.00 Actual Time: P 360.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Quality Control Machines

Coord3 Universal 15.12.10 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine Measuring strokes (mm): 1,500 x 1,200 x 1,000 Resolution: 0.1 μm Allowable Temperature Range: 18-22 °C (Extended Range 16-26 °C) Wireless dynamic thermal compensation system including part sensor Maximum 3D Positioning Speed: 866 mm/s Maximum 3D Acceleration: 1500 mm/s2 Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 930.00 Actual Time: P 1,180.00

Mezertec MM-800 Measuring Microscope Optical Head: Monocular optical head Eyepiece: CFWN10x (Field No. 20) Eyepiece Inclination Angle: 25° Max. Workpiece Height: 200mm Dimension L x W x H (mm): 785 x 385 x 725 Z-Axis movement: Manual (dual side coarse/ fine focus knob) Z-axis linear scale: built-in Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 100.00 Actual Time: P 350.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Support Equipment Top Laser TL-W400IIIDG-JIG Laser Welding Machine Wavelength: 1064 nm Pulse Duration: 0.3-20 ms Spot Diameter: 0.2-2mm Table Dimensions: 300mm x 300mm x 200mm Power Supply: 380 V ± 10%/ 50 Hz/ 40A Max Peak Power: 11kW Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 440.00 Actual Time: P 610.00

Echo Electric TIG-350AD TIG Welding Machine Multifunction: DC TIG, Pulse TIG, AC TIG Rated Output Current: 5 - 350A Rated Input Power: 220 V Pulse Current: 5 - 350A Dimensions: 300mm x 550mm x 500mm Machine rates (per hour): Time Sharing: P 400.00 Actual Time: P 570.00

Note: * Harmonized with MIRDC Rates. Subject to adjustment once proposed MTSC Rates is approved by the MIRDC Governing Council.

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Support Equipment

Taumax MH-200 Shrink Fit Device Head Operating Range (mm): 280 Weight (kg): 25 Dimension (L x W x H) (mm): 340 x 325 x 690 Maximum Power Consumption (kW): 3.6 Basic Applicable Tool Diameter (mm): ∅4 ~ ∅16

Magnetic Drilling Machine Set

Keyang D-23 Electric Drill Revolution (rpm): 500 Weight: 6.2 kg Drill Chuck: 23 mm

Yongsoo YSMD-2H Magnetic Drill Stand Maximum Magnetic Force: 1500 kgf Height (mm): 508 Rotation Angle: 70°

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Support Equipment Overhead Crane

In addition to the mentioned equipment, the ODA also donated various software and IT equipment, audio-visual equipment, office and classroom furniture, tools, tooling, and metalworking consumables. The ODA also provided MTSC with auxiliary equipment like generator set, air compressor, and air conditioners.

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How to Avail of MTSC Services

For Regular Training Programs

Programs offered at specific schedules and conducted at the MTSC. 1. Fill in the Reservation Form which is downloadable at www.mirdc.dost.gov.ph

2. Send the filled-in form by email.

3. Wait for MTSC’s confirmation of your reserved slot.

For Packaged Training Programs

Programs designed and conducted exclusively to a client held at MTSC or at the client’s specified location. MTSC designs programs suited to your training needs.

Email a letter or call our landline to request the needed training program, possible schedule, venue, and number of participants. MTSC will prepare the necessary papers and coordinate the training program with the client.

For Use of Equipment

* The classification of the use of MTSC equipment are as follows: Time Sharing – client provides own machine operator Actual Time - MTSC provides machine operator * Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees.

1. Visit MTSC to relay intention to use MTSC equipment.

2. Discuss with MTSC staff the terms of use in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.

3. Finalize the schedule of use of equipment and settle the required fees.

For CAD/CAM and Machining services

* Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees.

Email, call, or visit MTSC to relay intention to avail of CAD/CAM and machining services.

For Die and Mold making services

* Fees are in accordance with MTSC’s approved schedule of fees.

Email, call, or visit MTSC to relay intention to avail of CAD/CAM and machining services.

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Off icial Development Assistance (ODA) The MTSC was made possible through the strategic partnership between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines, and among government agencies and private institutions and associations from both countries.

Structure of Partnership Korean Party

Philippine Party

MOTIE

DOST

Donor

Signing Authority

KIAT

PCIEERD

Funding/Monitoring Agency

Funding/Monitoring Agency

KOAMI

MIRDC

Executing Agency

MGF

Co-Executing Agency

NEDA

Monitoring Agency

Implementing Agency

PDMA Inc.

Cooperating Agency

PEZA

Cooperating Agency

BOI

Cooperating Agency

MOTIE - Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

NEDA - National Economic and Development Authority

KIAT - Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology

DOST - Department of Science and Technology

KOAMI - Korea Association of Machinery Industry

PCIEERD - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

MGF - Machinery Industry Shared Growth-promoting Foundation

MIRDC - Metals Industry Research and Development Center PEZA - Philippine Economic Zone Authority

BOI - Board of Investments PDMA, Inc. - Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc.

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MTSC Milestones

History of MTSC

2015

19 March 2015

– DFA sent notice to DOST that the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) developed an ODA tailored for the Philippines’ die and mold industry.

18 December 2019 – MIRDC and KOAMI signed the Records of Discussion outlining the list of equipment to be donated for MTSC. 21 November 2019 – MIRDC, PEZA, PDMA, Inc., and BOI entered into a MOA to form the Philippine Party of the ODA.

28 August 2015 – MIRDC entered

into an MOU with KOAMI for a joint study needed to design the master plan of ODA and look at the feasibility of the proposed MTSC.

2016

2018

17 March 2016 – DFA transmitted NEDA’s endorsement of MIRDC’s project proposal “Establishment of a Mold Technology Support Center” to the Republic of Korea for possible grant assistance.

30 October 2019 – Groundbreaking

of the MTSC Building site.

5 June 2018 – Signing of MOU

between Mr. Hyeong KI Choi of KOAMI and Mr. Hector U. Villanueva, Jr. of PDMA witnessed

by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

7 October to December 13, 2019 –

Nine Filipino trainers attended a 10-week training at the Korea Mold Center in Bucheon, South Korea.

2019

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25 June 2019 – Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy informs NEDA of the ODA’s approval for the duration covering May 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022.

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23 April 2020 – DOST approved a three-year Grant-in-Aid Program to support the implementation of the ODA project.

13 August 2020 – MTSC started

offering free webinars in response to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

2022

1 February2021 – ODA-donated

equipment, tooling, furniture and consumables started to arrive.

20 May 2022 – The MTSC building was completed. The design of the building

was commissioned by PDMA, Inc. The construction site and building was provided by PEZA and MIRDC will lease the building for 10 years.

20 July 2022 – PEZA turned-over the building to MIRDC. MIRDC entered into a

co-management scheme with PDMA, Inc. for the operation and management of the MTSC.

10 November 2022 – The MTSC facility was launched.

Mold Technology Support Center Lot 434, Brgy. Bacao II, CEZ, General Trias, Cavite, Philippines Tel. No. +63 46 501 0943 Email: mtsc.mirdc@gmail.com Govmail : mtsc@mirdc.dost.gov.ph FB: https://www.facebook.com/mtsc.mirdc

Metals Industry Research and Development Center Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City 1631 Philippines Tel. No. +63 2 8837 0479 Email: mirdc@mirdc.dost.gov.ph