DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES

1. Tensile Test:

Purpose: To determine the mechanical properties of a material under tension.

Procedure: A specimen is subjected to an increasing axial load until it fractures. The load and deformation data are recorded.

Key Parameters: Ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and reduction in area.

2. Bend Test:

Purpose: To assess the ductility and soundness of a material by bending it.

Procedure: A specimen is bent to a specified angle, and any cracks or defects are observed.

Applications: Commonly used for weld qualification and assessing material quality.

3. Macroscopic Examination:

Purpose: To visually inspect the surface and internal features of a material.

Procedure: The material is examined under a microscope or with the naked eye.

Detects: Surface defects, inclusions, cracks, and other irregularities.

4. Microscopic Examination:

Purpose: To study the microstructure of a material.

Procedure: Thin sections of the material are prepared and observed under a microscope.

Reveals: Grain size, phase distribution, and presence of defects.

5. Chemical Analysis:

Purpose: To determine the chemical composition of a material.

Techniques: Spectroscopy, wet chemical methods, and elemental analysis.

Identifies: Elements and compounds present.

6. Hardness Tests:

Purpose: To measure a material’s resistance to indentation or scratching.

Common Methods: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and Knoop hardness tests.

Applications: Material selection, quality control, and heat treatment assessment.

7. Charpy Impact Test:

Purpose: To evaluate a material’s toughness and resistance to sudden impact.

Procedure: A notched specimen is struck by a pendulum, and the energy absorbed during fracture is measured.

Commonly Used for: Assessing the impact behavior of metals and polymers.

8. Z Test :

Purpose: To compare sample means with a known population mean.

Statistical Method: Compares the sample mean to the population mean using the standard deviation.

Applications: Quality control, hypothesis testing, and process improvement.

9. Fastener Testing:

Purpose: To evaluate the strength and performance of fasteners (bolts, nuts, anchors, rods, etc.).

Tests: Tensile, shear, and fatigue tests.

Ensures: Safe and reliable connections in structures.

10. Fracture Test:

Purpose: To understand the fracture behavior of a material.

Procedure: A specimen is loaded until it fractures, and the fracture surface is examined.

Types: Ductile, brittle, and mixed-mode fractures.

These tests play a crucial role in ensuring material quality, safety, and performance across various industries