METALLURGICAL TESTING BLOG
- Test plan development to meet particular specifications and standards.
- Test plan development for failure analysis.
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Optical Emission Spectroscopy
The most commonly used methods for analyzing the composition of metal alloys and steels involves optical emission spectroscopy (OES). Standardization, verification, and/or control charts and uncertainty budgets assure the quality of results from OES. Visit...
Rockwell Hardness Testing
There are standard test methods for Rockwell hardness. Multiple scales are available in Rockwell hardness testing, and the choice of scale depends on factors including material type & hardness, applicable specifications, and customer requirements. Visit...
Knoop Hardness Testing
There are standard methods for Knoop hardness testing. Micro-indentation Knoop hardness testing involves loads up to 1 kg, including 0.5 kg. Macro-indentation Knoop hardness testing involves loads of 1kg and higher. Visit www.metallurgicalconsult.com for inquiries...
Vickers Hardness Testing
There are standard methods for Vickers hardness testing. Macro-indentation Vickers hardness testing involves loads of 1 kg or higher, including 5 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, etc. Micro-indentation Vickers hardness testing loads less than 1 kg, including 0.5 kg, 0.2 kg, 0.1 kg,...
Metallurgical Laboratory Management
Metallurgical laboratory management includes adequate training of technicians, suitable equipment for the various testing processes, maintenance of equipment calibration, proper handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, proper disposal of used acids and etchants,...
Quality management system (QMS) setup
Quality is assured by a functioning quality management system that is in compliance or is accredited to and international standard such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025. Visit www.metallurgicalconsult.com with inquiries about setting up a quality management system.
Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025
ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard laying out the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Visit www.metallurgicalconsult.com with inquiries about ISO/IEC 17025.
Compliance with ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an international standard laying out the requirements for a quality management system. Visit www.metallurgicalconsult.com with inquiries about ISO 9001.
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