Infrastructures | Machine Shop
Background
Its operation began in 1984, within the framework of educational programs for visually-impaired individuals
in Engineering and Electrical Technology. The production process began in 1985, and concerns the manufacture of
pointing plates for the Public Power Corporation, as well as components of the armed systems of Hellenic Arms Industry, while at the same time equipping and
operating the silk screen and metallization departments. In 1996 they acquired their license from the Ministry of
Industry while continuing the upgrade of their equipment and the education of its workers. Their customers include
companies such as Siemens, EVIOP-TEMPO, BSH, ELSA, and Frigoglass with whom their collaboration has resulted in the
first exports to Romania and Nigeria. [ See Production – Metal Works Department products ]
Operation
The person responsible for the operations of the department is Mr. G. Karkoulias, who is blind. He received an award in 1996 from the Athens Academy for his ingenuity and for his contribution to the organization of the Machine Shop. [See Metal Work Unit ]
Equipment
- Machine tools
- Lathes, milling machine, Drills
- Welding machines
- Grinding machines
- Platers, serigraphers, grease extractors
- Mechanic presses
- Tube cutters, automatic material feeders
- Theramal process machines
- 150 ton hydraulic press, metal plate scissor cutter
ISO 9002
Since 1998,the machine shop has their ISO 9002 Certificate from ELOT (no. 02.17.06/458/24-11-98).