Accreditations & Certifications

UKAS Accredited Laboratory

Metaltech Services Limited is proud to be UKAS accredited to ISO 17025:2005, demonstrating our commitment to technical competence and the reliability of our testing and calibration results. Our accreditation covers a comprehensive scope of metallurgical testing services.

UKAS

UKAS Accreditation No. 1234

ISO 17025:2005 - Testing Laboratory

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. Our UKAS accreditation provides assurance that our laboratory operations meet the highest international standards for technical competence and quality management.

Accreditation Valid Until: December 2024

Last Assessment: November 2023

Scope of Accreditation

Chemical Analysis

Methods Covered:

• Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
• X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Combustion Analysis
• Wet Chemistry Methods

Materials:

• Carbon and Alloy Steels
• Stainless Steels
• Cast Irons
• Non-ferrous Alloys

Mechanical Testing

Test Methods:

• Tensile Testing (BS EN ISO 6892)
• Impact Testing (BS EN ISO 148)
• Hardness Testing (BS EN ISO 6506-6508)
• Bend Testing (BS EN ISO 5173)

Temperature Range:

• Room Temperature: 20°C ± 5°C
• Elevated Temperature: up to 800°C
• Sub-zero: down to -196°C

Metallography

Techniques:

• Optical Microscopy
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Grain Size Analysis
• Phase Analysis

Applications:

• Microstructure Evaluation
• Inclusion Analysis
• Coating Evaluation
• Failure Analysis

Additional Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent quality in all our services and continuous improvement.

Certificate No: QMS-2023-001

Valid Until: March 2026

Nadcap Accreditation

Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) accreditation for specialized aerospace testing requirements.

Audit Type: Materials Testing

Next Audit: June 2024

Quality Assurance & Traceability

Measurement Traceability

• Calibration to national standards
• Certified reference materials
• Measurement uncertainty evaluation
• Regular inter-laboratory comparisons

Quality Controls

• Statistical process control
• Proficiency testing participation
• Internal quality audits
• Continuous improvement programs

Professional Memberships

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

Corporate membership providing access to the latest developments in materials science and metallurgy.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Active participation in standards development and access to the latest testing methodologies.