Our facility provides state-of-the-art mechanical testing, metallurgical services and chemical analysis.

Our facility provides state-of-the-art mechanical testing, metallurgical services and chemical analysis. Through vast hands-on experience and a deep understanding of our client’s testing needs, Exova continually helps customers tackle their industries’ unique regulatory mandates, market needs, and testing challenges. Staffed by highly qualified and experienced personnel, the laboratory provides exceptional customer service to a diverse range of industries. We take great pride in providing next-day turnaround on standard testing and analysis. Our internationally recognized A2LA Accreditation ensures our customers of the highest quality testing services and management controls.

Capabilities Include:

Chemical Analysis

• Optical Emission Spectroscopy
• Leco Combustion
• Remelt Capability

Hardness Testing

• Rockwell Hardness
• Brinell Hardness
• Microhardness
• Macro Hardness
• Jominy Hardenability

Weld Testing (Fillet, Pipe, Plate)

• Weld Evaluations
• Weld Procedures
• Welder Qualifications

Mechanical Testing

• Dynamic Tear
• Drop Weight Tear
• Bend
• Surface Roughness
• Charpy Impact
• Nil Ductility
• Compression
• Fastener
• Formability (N-Value)
• Olsen Cup Test
• Drawability (R-Value)
• Tensile – 600K Max Force (Sheet, Round, Full-Section)

Metallographic

• Grain Size
• Microstructure Evaluation
• Case Depth
• Plating, Coating Thickness
• Image Analysis (i.e. Phase Content)
• Graphite Microstructure Evaluation
• Depth of Decarburization
• Inclusion Rating
• Macroetching
• Grain Flow
• Coating Weight
• Sulfur Print
• Heat Treat Evaluation

Photography

• Microphotography
• Macrophotography
• Mosaic Metallography

Corrosion Testing

• ASTM A262, Methods A, B, E
• ASTM G28, Methods A, B