Mechanical Testing
Tensile, compression, flexural, shear and impact tests that show how a material behaves under load.
Welding & Processing
Welding, casting, powder metallurgy, heat treatment and coating processes for research and development work.
Alongside testing, we carry out material processing for project and development work, so that samples can be produced and tested in one place.
What the Test Evaluates
- Joint quality from different welding processes
- The effect of process parameters on properties
- Feasibility of alloy, composite or coating routes
Why It Matters
Research and product development often need small batches made under controlled conditions. Producing and testing them together shortens the path from idea to data.
Common Applications
- Academic and industrial research projects
- Process parameter studies
- Preparation of welded, cast or sintered test samples
Available Methods
- Friction stir welding and friction stir processing (FSW / FSP)
- TIG and MIG welding
- Friction welding
- Aluminium and magnesium casting
- Powder metallurgy compaction
- Sintering in argon atmosphere
- Heat treatment
- Manganese phosphate and Ni-P coating
- Spark erosion (EDM) project work
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you both produce and test my samples?
Yes. Samples processed here can go on to mechanical, hardness, microstructure or corrosion testing as required.
Related Services
Hardness Testing
Micro Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell and Shore hardness measurements for metals and polymers.
Material Characterization
Microscopy, SEM with EDS, XRD and related techniques that reveal a material’s structure and composition.
Have a Material Testing Requirement?
Tell us about your sample and testing objective, and our team will help you decide the appropriate next step.