Metallurgical Testing

Our extensive metallurgical testing laboratory includes a SPECTROMAXx spectrometer, digital microscope, sample preparation equipment and hardness testers.

Hardness Testing

• Rockwell, Knoop, Vicker
• Case Depth
• Microhardness (case and core, profile)

Coating Evaluation 

• Chrome Spot Test
• Coating Adhesion
• Coating Bend Test
• Coating Verification
• Coating Weight
• Coating/Plating Thickness
• Pore Count
• Saw Grind
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Microstructure Evaluation

• Case Depth
• Carburization/Decarburization
• Grain Size
• Graphite
• Heat Treatment
• Casting Discontinuities
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Weld Evaluations
• Inclusion Content 

Forming Evaluation

• Bend Test
• Coating Bend Test
• Flare Test
• Mandrel Bend Test
• Wrap/Coil Test

Metals Chemistry

• Cleanliness/Sediment Test
• Coating Weight
• Density/Specific Gravity
• Elemental Analysis (ICP, OES)
• Identification