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Materials Testing
We have a wide range of testing and analysis facilities available on site. These can form part of an investigation or as standalone tests. Our team can also attend site to carry out examinations, testing, analysis, and sample recovery.
Chemical Analysis
Your samples can be chemically analysed using various instruments depending on the expected material composition, size and accuracy requirements. A few examples of which can be found below:
Spark OES
Spark OES. Optical Emission Spectroscopy can detect the elemental composition of metals.
SEM EDS
Scanning Electron Microscopy for high magnification examination and semi-quantitative chemical analysis of materials, for elements with an atomic number of 5 (Boron) and above.
FTIR
Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy for analysing plastics, rubbers, greases, contaminants.
XRF
X-Ray Fluorescence, a portable instrument for non-destructive onsite or rapid elemental compositional analysis.
GCMS/HPLC
Gas chromatography Mass Spectrometry or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for analysing complex mixtures of chemicals on a molecular level.
Chemical Analysis
Hardness Testing
Hardness measurements can be used to see if a material conforms to specification and to calculate the strength, heat treatment, case depth or surface/coating hardness.
Vickers Hardness Testing
Suitable for the assessment of the heat treatment condition of metallic samples.
Brinell Hardness
Suitable for a whole range of metallic materials, and particularly cast irons.
Portable Hardness Testing
Non-destructive hardness testing for onsite samples which cannot be sent to the laboratory.
Hardness Testing
Material Examination
The vital first stage of any investigation is the examination of the parts or components. The evidence obtained at this initial stage can be the key to solving the issue you are facing. Our facilities have a range of equipment for:
Macroscopic Examination
Utilising binocular optical microscopy at magnifications up to X40, to assess fracture surfaces, wear, corrosion, debris, particle size, and other surface features.
Microscopic Examination
Utilising metallurgical optical microscopy at magnifications up to X1000, for the examination of prepared metallurgical samples to assess microstructural features.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
For magnifications up to x30,000, for the more detailed examination of fracture faces, component wear, mechanical or chemical damage, witness marks, surface finish and fractography.
Material Examination
Other Testing
Grain Size Assessment
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Average Grain Size – Comparative Method
Hexavalent Chromium CrVl Testing
Analysis of samples to determine the presence of CrVI.
Corrosion Testing
Surface Roughness Testing
Portable instrument for laboratory or on-site measurements for Ra and Rz.
Acetate Replication
On-site or laboratory technique to replicate the surface microstructure of a sample to enable a more detailed examination using laboratory-based microscopes.
Other Testing
Get in Contact
For any testing requirements, please get in touch for a quick and free no obligation quote.