Laboratory testing
Metallurgical testing
Comprehensive metallurgical studies and testing services tailored to your needs.
A specialised scientific team, by your side
PPC Inspectra's metallurgical laboratory is accredited to ISO 17025. It conducts metallurgical studies on a wide range of metallic materials, parts and welds, with a particular focus on steel, and in accordance with national and international standards.
Services
We offer laboratory and on-site services:
Identification studies for metal microstructures
using optical and scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
Micro/ macro- structure analysis
of metallic and non-metallic materials:
- particle size calculation
- phase percentage and porosity percentage measurements
- dimensional measurements (e.g., coating, thickness), using image analysis software
EDX chemical analysis
- spot analysis
- linear analysis
- chemical element distribution plot
Weld studies using specialised software
Identification of discontinuities and measurements of:
- dedendum size and angle
- front and fillet weld thickness
- weld cap and root size
Failure analysis on metal parts and welds
- steam, water, or oil piping and tubing
- shafts
Steel identification studies
using metallurgical and chemical analysis results, along with mechanical property measurements
Indirect assessment of mechanical properties of metals and welds
using hardness and microhardness measurement equipment
Hardening tests
- case hardening
- surface hardening
- total hardening
On-site services
- portable hardness tests (rebound, ultrasound, Rockwell)
- metallurgical casting moulds (replicas)
- positive material identification for metallic materials
- steel creep stage assessment at steam power plants
- welding inspection services by PNC and CSWIP certified inspectors
- welding engineering services
Useful documents
Accreditation certificate
Official scope of accreditation
Application, decision rule, and general terms of service
ISO 17025 Certificate
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+30 210 6601 736
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