
Mechanical Testing
Tensile, compression, flexural, shear and impact tests that show how a material behaves under load.
Material Testing & Research Laboratory
We test metals, composites, polymers, and failure analysis for industrial and research needs.
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Our laboratory is equipped for mechanical and hardness testing, microscopy and material analysis, and thermal and surface testing.
We support manufacturers and engineers as well as students and researchers, with both routine and project‑based testing.
We take time to understand your testing requirements, identify suitable methods and discuss your objectives before testing begins.
Explore our services by material and testing requirement.

Tensile, compression, flexural, shear and impact tests that show how a material behaves under load.

Micro Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell and Shore hardness measurements for metals and polymers.

Microscopy, SEM with EDS, XRD and related techniques that reveal a material’s structure and composition.

Simultaneous TGA and DSC measurements that show how a material changes as it is heated.

Contact angle, surface roughness, wear and corrosion tests that describe how a surface performs in service.

Cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching to prepare specimens for testing and microscopy.
Some of the instruments used for our testing and analysis work.

Microscopy
High-resolution imaging and elemental analysis of material surfaces.

Microscopy
Examines the microstructure of polished and etched metal samples.

Thermal
Measures weight change and heat flow in a sample as it is heated.

Hardness
Measures hardness over very small areas using a diamond indenter.


Surface & Corrosion
Measures how a liquid drop sits on a surface to assess wettability.
Material questions come up in every engineering sector. These are the areas we work with most often.
Material checks for components that must be light, strong and durable.
Quality control and troubleshooting for materials and processes.
Characterization of lightweight alloys and composite laminates.
Testing for materials exposed to heat, wear and corrosive environments.
Testing and analysis support for academic and industrial research.
Practical testing for fabricators, workshops and engineering firms.
Practical materials testing and analytical support for engineering, manufacturing and research.
Mechanical, hardness, microstructure, thermal, surface and corrosion tests are available from one laboratory.
Access to SEM with EDS, XRD, thermal analysis and metallurgical microscopy for deeper investigation.
We test metallic materials as well as polymers and fibre-reinforced composites.
Results are shared with the context needed to understand them, and we are available to discuss them.
Describe the problem you are trying to solve and we will help identify a suitable testing approach.
Metmech Analytical Engineers is a Chennai-based materials testing and analytical engineering firm dedicated to quality assurance, technical problem-solving, and materials research.

The organization is led by T. R. Parthasarathy, a retired scientist from CVRD, Avadi, with nearly 45 years of professional experience. His background in metallurgy and extensive scientific experience provide a strong foundation for the organization’s technical approach.
Our team brings together engineering knowledge, research capabilities, and materials science expertise. With engineers, including Anna University rank holders, and individuals specializing in metallurgy and materials science, we focus on understanding material behavior and addressing practical engineering challenges.
We aim to support quality assurance and solve technical problems encountered in the automotive industry and other engineering sectors. By combining scientific analysis, materials testing, and practical engineering knowledge, we help clients better understand material performance and make informed technical decisions.
To support informed engineering and material decisions through appropriate testing and analytical services.
To apply suitable test methods, communicate results responsibly, and support the testing needs of industry and research.
A typical testing enquiry follows these steps.
Tell us about your material, sample and what you need to find out.
We talk through the objective, the applicable standard and any constraints.
The test method, number of samples and specimen details are agreed.
You send or deliver the samples to our laboratory in Chennai.
We share the results and remain available for technical discussion.
Discuss your testing requirement with our team.
Tell us about your material, sample and what you need to find out.