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Production
Lines.
The present manufacturing capability of the Arsenal is inherent in its
two existing lines - the Gatlo or Rifle Line and the Gapat-Gabin or
Pistol Line - which make possible the integrated ammunition production
from raw materials of cartridge cases, bullets, primers and propellant
powders.
Product
Lines.
Presently, the Arsenal manufactures seven types of ammunition, which are
ascertained, prior to delivery, to be safe, reliable and accurate in
conformity to U.S. Military Standards. These are the 5.56 mm M193, Cal
.30 M1, Carbine; Cal .30 M2; 7.62 mm M80; Cal .45 M 1911; Cal .38
Special; and 9 mm Parabellum ammunition. To insure longer storage life
of its products, the GA uses tin can for loose ammunition and metal box
for linked ammunition.
Support
Facilities.
To support its production lines, the GA is equipped with the following
facilities in addition to power and water utilities, a three-level
communications system, an industrial safety/security network and several
welfare service facilities that include a 25-bed secondary hospital:
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Machine
Shop - for fabrication of punches, dies, gages and
machine parts.
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Metallic
Link Belt Shop - for manufacture of metal links
for cartridge linkage.
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Metrology
Laboratory - for calibration of tooling, gages and
other measuring devices
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Carpentry
Shop - for the fabrication of wooden boxes for ammo
packaging.
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Proof
House - for ballistics-test of in-process and
finished products.
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Physical
& Chemical Lab - for inspection-test of metallic
raw materials, chemicals, components and finished products.
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