Chemical Analysis analysis using spectrographic and ‘wet’ analysis on a wide range of alloy types through our UK based laboratory partner. Offering spectrographic analysis of steels, aluminium alloys, copper alloys and certain nickel alloys to our clients.

A comprehensive ‘wet’ analysis is available at the laboratory covering metallic alloys in the form of turnings, drillings, etc; A very comprehensive range of techniques applicable to process solutions are also used (plating, passivation, acid values, etch solutions, anodising, cleaning etc.). These methods can be adapted to match a specific customer requirement.

When a component fails, we can provide a full forensic metallurgy service to determine the cause of failure, including all standard laboratory services, SEM/EDAX and wide ranging experience of such problems to identify the reason for failure, as well as advising on what could help avoid similar situations recurring.

We are able to use the latest equipment, either at a client’s own site or on components brought to us, to identify material grades and obtain material composition.

This can be useful on large components or when a number of parts have to be sorted non-destructively. As with all our services this is offered throughout the UK and overseas.

Offering a full range of mechanical testing services through our laboratory UK based partner.

Mechanical testing of materials include tensile testing at ambient and elevated temperatures, impact testing to sub-zero temperatures (-196°C), hardness testing (Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell), bend testing, etc. in connection with the assessment of welded samples, forged and cast products and general engineering materials.

Full CNC workshop facilities at our mechanical testing lab site ensure a rapid and responsive service, tailored to the needs of the customer.

In addition to routine mechanical testing, metallurgical services such as microstructure evaluation, phase counting, cleanliness, micro hardness, photomicrography, etc. are also available.