Metallurgical Testing

Advanced metallurgical analysis and testing services for material characterization and quality control

Our Expertise

Our metallurgical testing services provide comprehensive analysis of material properties, microstructure, and composition. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver accurate and reliable results for a wide range of materials and applications.

We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and follow strict quality procedures to ensure UKAS accredited testing standards are maintained throughout our processes.

Key Benefits

  • UKAS accredited testing to ISO 17025:2005
  • Expert metallurgists with decades of experience
  • Advanced analytical equipment and techniques
  • Comprehensive reporting and documentation

Testing Services

Microstructure Analysis

Detailed examination of material microstructure using optical and electron microscopy techniques.

  • • Optical microscopy examination
  • • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • • Phase identification and analysis
  • • Grain boundary analysis

Grain Size Measurement

Precise grain size determination using standardized methods for quality control and material characterization.

  • • ASTM E112 grain size determination
  • • Automated grain size analysis
  • • Ferrite grain size measurement
  • • Statistical analysis and reporting

Inclusion Analysis

Comprehensive inclusion analysis to assess material cleanliness and quality according to international standards.

  • • ASTM E45 inclusion rating
  • • Non-metallic inclusion analysis
  • • Inclusion size and distribution
  • • Material cleanliness assessment

Coating Thickness

Precise measurement of coating thickness using various methods for quality control and specification compliance.

  • • Metallographic cross-sections
  • • Eddy current testing
  • • Magnetic thickness gauging
  • • Multi-layer coating analysis

Case Depth Measurement

Accurate measurement of carburized and nitrided case depths for heat treatment verification and quality control.

  • • Carburized case depth measurement
  • • Nitrided case depth analysis
  • • Decarburization depth assessment
  • • Hardness profile evaluation

In-Situ Metallography

On-site metallographic examination of components and equipment using portable equipment for field analysis.

  • • Portable metallographic equipment
  • • On-site macro/micro examination
  • • Field hardness testing
  • • Immediate results and reporting

Need Metallurgical Testing?

Contact our expert metallurgists today to discuss your testing requirements