Engineer-Led Testing for Critical Engineering Decisions
900+ test parameters. 500+ tests daily. Mechanical, chemical, metallographic, fatigue, fracture, SEM/EBSD, and corrosion testing — for automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, and power sector applications where test data must withstand audit.
- OEM approvals
- DEFENCE TESTING
- AEROSPACE TESTING
- NPCIL Approved
- AAI Approved
- Lloyd's · TUV · BV · BHAVINI
Trusted by R&D and quality teams at leading automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, and power companies across India
Flagship Capabilities
Where We Lead the Industry
Capabilities that most labs outsource. We built them in-house.
FE-SEM / EDS / EBSD Analysis
Nanometre-resolution imaging, elemental mapping, and crystallographic analysis using Thermo Fisher FE-SEM, Zeiss SEM, and COXEM systems. First commercial SEM/EDX lab in South India.
- Fractography
- IPF Maps
- Phase ID
- KAM Maps
- EDS Mapping
Fatigue, Fracture & Creep
KIC, JIC, CTOD, da/dN, LCF/HCF, and creep/stress rupture — first commercial lab in South India for fracture mechanics testing. Servo-hydraulic systems with furnaces up to 1100°C.
- ASTM E399
- ASTM E1820
- ASTM E647
- ASTM E139
Structural Testing & Validation
Multi-channel servo-hydraulic endurance test beds (±400 kN dynamic, ±125 mm stroke) for axle housing fatigue, suspension endurance, and component durability. Private-sector alternative to ARAI/ICAT.
- ±400 kN
- 8-Channel
- 0.001-100 Hz
- Vibration
Flagship Capabilities
Testing That Understands Your Industry
Every industry has different failure modes, regulatory pressures, and definitions of “acceptable.” We understand the application context behind your test request.
Automotive & Auto Components
Incoming material rejected? Get chemical composition, metallography, and mechanical verification in 48-hour TAT. PQR/WPQ, fastener testing, paint qualification per OEM specs.
Oil & Gas
Qualifying materials for sour service? SSCC (NACE TM0177), HIC (NACE TM0284), IGC (ASTM A262) — and full fracture mechanics suite for pipeline qualification. All in-house.
Aerospace & Defence
Validating Ti-6Al-4V or Inconel 718 for flight-critical parts? KIC, CTOD, fatigue crack growth per ASTM E399/E647. FE-SEM/EBSD for advanced alloy characterization.
Power & Energy
Assessing remaining life of boiler tubes? Creep testing up to 1000°C with 20+ servo-electric machines. SSCC/HIC for high-pressure steam applications.
Infrastructure & Construction
390+ test parameters. Cement chemistry, concrete (RCPT, bulk electrical conductivity), TMT bars, prestressing strand, coupler fatigue, soil/geotechnical, structural NDT.
Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering
Weld procedure qualification (ASME/AWS/ISO), failure analysis, and production test certification — one lab, one report. In-house specimen prep with CNC/VMC/EDM.
Marine & Offshore
Salt spray, pitting corrosion (ASTM G48), chloride SCC (ASTM G36), CTOD for offshore steel, coating evaluation. Reports accepted by Lloyd's Register.
Chemical & Petrochemical
IGC per ASTM A262 Practice A-E, potentiostatic testing, field corrosion coupons, and material grade verification for process equipment and piping.
Test By Product
What Are You Testing?
Select your material or product type to see the complete testing portfolio available.
Metals & Alloys
Carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys, titanium, aluminium, copper — mechanical, chemical, corrosion, fatigue, fracture, metallography. 900+ test parameters.
- Tensile
- Impact
- OES
- IGC
- KIC
- Creep
Plastics, Rubber & Foam
Tensile, impact, HDT/Vicat, MFI, flammability (UL 94), compression set, aging, DSC/TGA, FTIR. Automotive seating foam per ASTM D3574.
- ASTM D638
- D412
- UL 94
- D3574
Composites
CFRP, GFRP, aramid — tensile, ILSS, OHT/OHC, CAI, GIC/GIIC fracture toughness, DMA, DSC/TGA. Video extensometer for non-contact strain.
- D3039
- D2344
- D5528
- D7137
Paints & Coatings
DFT, adhesion (cross-cut/pull-off), hardness, gloss, salt spray, holiday test, blast profile. Full OEM & pipeline coating qualification.
- D4541
- D5162
- B117
Packaging, Tapes & Adhesives
Corrugated board (ECT, burst), adhesive tapes (peel, shear, tack), flexible packaging (seal strength, MVTR, OTR), transport simulation.
- TAPPI
- PSTC
- ISTA
Product Validation & OEM
Environmental testing, endurance, vibration, IP rating, VOC/fogging, valve testing, auto component qualification, RoHS/REACH compliance.
- VOC
- Fogging
- IP Rating
- RoHS
Why Microlab
Why Engineers Choose Microlab
This is where material decisions are made. We deliver clarity and accountability — not microscope hours.
Engineers interpret your data — not operators.
Every report is reviewed by a qualified materials engineer. We don’t just generate numbers — we explain what they mean for your application, your failure mode, and your next decision.
900+ parameters tested.
Our accreditation covers mechanical, chemical, metallographic, corrosion, environmental, civil, and calibration disciplines across 4 certifications — TC-14729, TC-14270, TC-15588, TC-15092. Contact us for more.
First commercial lab in South India for SEM/EDX and fracture toughness testing.
We invested in capabilities others outsource — FE-SEM fractography, KIC/JIC/CTOD testing, servo-hydraulic fatigue, EBSD crystallography — so your results stay in one chain of custody.
Reports that survive audits.
Our test reports are accepted by OEMs, EPCs, regulatory bodies, Lloyd’s, TUV, BV, NPCIL, BHAVINI, and Airport Authority of India. Every result is traceable to calibrated equipment and validated methods.
48-hour to 5-day turnaround — not weeks.
We process 400+ samples and 500+ tests daily across 6 locations. In-house CNC, VMC, and EDM wire-cut mean specimen preparation doesn’t leave our facility.
How We Work
Our Testing Process
Simple. Controlled. Transparent. Every step documented, every result traceable.
01
Scope Definition
You share your material grade, component function, failure history, and applicable specifications. Our engineer confirms the test matrix.
02
Specimen Preparation
In-house CNC turning, VMC machining, and EDM wire-cut. Specimens machined to ASTM/ISO geometry — CT, SEB, tensile dog-bone, Charpy V-notch.
03
Method Alignment
Test methods selected per ASTM, IS, ISO, ASME, NACE, AWS, BS, DIN, EN standards. Non-standard geometries? We design custom fixtures.
04
Controlled Testing
Calibrated instruments, controlled lab environment, and qualified engineers. Every test logged with equipment ID, calibration date, and ambient conditions.
05
Data Review
Results reviewed by an engineer. Anomalies investigated. Microstructural context provided where relevant. Not just numbers — interpretation.
06
Audit-Ready Report
Delivered with test methodology, specimen details, equipment traceability, environmental conditions, and engineering interpretation where applicable.
Accreditation
Accredited Where It Matters
Four certifications under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — covering mechanical, chemical, metallographic, environmental, civil, and calibration testing across Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur.
TC-14729
Chennai — Head Office
TC-14270
Chennai — Civil & Environment
TC-15588
Hosur
TC-15092
Coimbatore
NPCIL
Nuclear Approved
AAI
Airport Authority
IBR
Indian Boilers
Your Material Has a Story. We Read It.
Whether you’re qualifying a new supplier, investigating a field failure, or validating a prototype — our engineers are ready to define your test scope and deliver results that hold up under scrutiny.
Our Locations
Three dedicated test facilities across South India
Chennai — Headquarters
TC-14729 · TC-14270
D25, Old Ambattur Road, Sai Nagar,
Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai — 600 058
Phone: +91 98947 75444
Email: cre@microlabtesting.com
Coimbatore Branch
TC-15092
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Phone: +91 9600197665
Email: coimbatore@microlabchennai.com