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Instruments. One
Standard: ISO/IEC 17025.
Every instrument calibrated. Every method validated. Every result traceable. From nm-resolution electron microscopy to ±400 kN structural endurance — all under one roof.
Our Laboratories
Laboratory Departments
Mechanical Testing Lab
UTMs (1 kN – 1500 kN), SHPB, DIC, servo-hydraulic systems, pendulum impact testers, hardness testers, bend jigs, fastener fixtures.
- Tensile
- Impact
- Hardness
- Bend
- Fasteners
Chemical Analysis Lab
OES (28+ elements, 250+ CRMs), ICP-MS, XRF, GCMS, ED-XRF, Raman spectroscopy, carbon/sulphur analyser, gas analysis (O, N, H).
- OES
- ICP-MS
- XRF
- Raman
FE-SEM / EBSD Lab
Thermo Fisher FE-SEM, Zeiss SEM, COXEM SEM. EDS for elemental mapping. EBSD for crystallographic orientation and phase identification.
- FE-SEM
- EDS
- EBSD
Metallography Lab
Optical microscopes (bright-field, dark-field, polarized, DIC), image analysis, electro-polishing, in-house sample preparation.
- Microstructure
- Grain Size
- Inclusions
Fatigue & Fracture Lab
Servo-hydraulic fatigue systems, crack measurement instrumentation, high-temperature furnaces (1100°C). In-house CNC/EDM specimen prep.
- KIC
- JIC
- CTOD
- da/dN
- LCF/HCF
Creep Lab
20+ servo-electric creep/stress rupture machines. Long-duration tests up to 1000°C without interruption. Power plant, turbine, and structural applications.
- ASTM E139
- ISO 204
- 1000°C
Corrosion Lab
Salt spray chambers (NSS/ASS/CASS), potentiostat, immersion rigs, autoclaves. SSCC, HIC, IGC, SCC, pitting, electrochemical testing.
- NACE
- ASTM A262
- ASTM G48
Environmental Testing Lab
Xenon arc weather-o-meter, UV chambers (UVA-340/UVB-313), thermal shock, climatic chambers, humidity cabinets. OEM paint qualification.
- Xenon
- UV
- Thermal Shock
Structural Testing Facility
Multi-channel servo-hydraulic endurance (±400 kN), electrodynamic vibration shakers, drop/shock testing. 8000 × 6000 mm cast iron platform.
- ±400 kN
- Vibration
- IP Rating
Composites & Polymer Lab
UTMs with video extensometer, DSC, TGA, TMA, FTIR. CFRP/GFRP/aramid mechanical testing. PU foam testing per ASTM D3574.
- DSC
- TGA
- FTIR
- Video Ext.
Surface Characterization
XRD (residual stress, phase ID), AFM (nano-scale), optical & stylus profilometers, CMM, 3D blue light scanner, tribometer, air jet erosion.
- XRD
- AFM
- CMM
- Profilometer
Civil & Building Materials Lab
Compression machines, UTMs, core cutting, rebound hammer, UPV, half-cell potential, cover meter. 390+ test parameters under TC-14270.
- Cement
- Concrete
- TMT
- Soil
Flagship Instruments
40+ Advanced Instruments Out of 200+ Total
Capabilities typically found in university research centres — available here with commercial turnaround following ISO 17025 quality systems.
Field Emission SEM
Thermo Fisher
nm-level resolution. SE/BSE, EDS, EBSD
SEM
Zeiss
High-resolution imaging + EDS
ICP-MS
ppb-Level Detection
Trace element quantification
XRD
X-Ray Diffraction
Residual stress, phase identification
AFM
Atomic Force Microscope
Nano-scale surface imaging
X-Ray Micro-CT
3D Computed Tomography
3D internal defect visualization
Servo-Hydraulic Fatigue
Fracture Mechanics
KIC, JIC, CTOD, da/dN, up to 1100°C
Endurance Test Bed
±400 kN, 8-Channel
Structural & component durability
SHPB
Split Hopkinson Bar
Strain rates 10² to 10&sup4;/s
DIC System
Digital Image Correlation
Full-field 2D strain mapping
Video Extensometer
Non-Contact Strain
Composites & thin specimens
Raman Spectrometer
Molecular Fingerprinting
Phase identification
In-House Specimen Preparation
No Outsourcing. No Custody Gaps.
In-house CNC turning centres, VMC (Vertical Machining Centre), and EDM wire-cut machines. Specimens machined to ASTM/ISO geometry within our facility — CT, SEB, DCT, tensile dog-bone, Charpy V-notch, and custom configurations.
This means faster turnaround, consistent quality, and complete chain-of-custody from raw sample to final report.
CNC Turning Centre
Precision specimen machining for any geometry
VMC — Vertical Machining Centre
Complex specimen geometries and fixtures
EDM Wire-Cut
Notch preparation for CT, SEB specimens
Electro-Polishing
EBSD and metallographic specimen preparation
Custom Fixtures
Non-standard test configurations
Our Locations
6 Facilities Across South India
Chennai
D25, Old Ambattur Road, Sai Nagar, Ambattur Industrial Estate — 600 058
Coimbatore
No. 10A, R.M.T Bungalow Road, Sai Nagar 2nd Cross, Sidco Industrial Estate — 641 021
Hosur
45A, 4th Phase, Sidco Industrial Estate — 635 126
Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh
Peenya · Malur · Bommasandra (Bengaluru) · Narasapura (Karnataka) · Sri City, Tada (AP)
R&D & Innovation
R&D-Grade Characterisation. Commercial-Lab Accessibility.
We bridge the gap between academic research facilities and commercial testing labs. Our advanced capabilities are available with commercial turnaround times and trustworthy quality systems.
EBSD Crystallography
Grain orientation, phase mapping, texture, recrystallization
FE-SEM Fractography
Advanced failure mechanism identification
Micro-CT (X-Ray)
3D internal defect visualization
AFM
Nano-scale surface characterization
XRD
Residual stress, phase identification
SHPB
High strain rate behaviour (10² – 10&sup4;/s)
DIC
Full-field strain during testing
Tribometry
Pin-on-disc, ball-on-disc, reciprocating wear
Air Jet Erosion
High-temp erosion for turbine components
Equipment Gallery
Key Instruments at Microlab
100-ton UTM — Mechanical Testing
Zeiss SEM with EDAX EDS detector
Multi-station creep rupture machines
Structural endurance test bed
Equipment Families & Specifications
Instrument-level capabilities across our testing infrastructure
| Equipment Family | Key Instruments | Capacity / Range | Standards Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Testing Machines | 5 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 250 kN, 1000 kN | Tensile, compression, bend, shear — RT to 1200 °C | ASTM E8, E9, E21, E290, ISO 6892 |
| Impact Testers | Charpy (300J, 450J), Izod | -196 °C to +300 °C, full & sub-size | ASTM E23, ISO 148 |
| Hardness Testers | Vickers (micro & macro), Rockwell, Brinell, portable | HV 0.01 to HBW 3000, surface & cross-section | ASTM E10, E18, E92, E384 |
| Spectrometers | Spark OES, ICP-OES, XRF | Fe, Al, Cu, Ni, Ti, Co base alloys — 28+ elements | ASTM E415, E1479, E572 |
| FE-SEM / EDS / EBSD | Thermo Fisher FE-SEM, Zeiss SEM | 0.2–30 kV, <1 nm resolution, elemental mapping, EBSD | Fractography, EDS, phase/orientation mapping |
| Fatigue & Fracture | Servo-hydraulic frames (10–250 kN) | HCF, LCF, da/dN, KIC, JIC, CTOD — -70 to 1000 °C | ASTM E466, E606, E647, E399, E1820 |
| Creep Machines | Dead-weight constant-load frames | Up to 1200 °C, multi-station | ASTM E139, ISO 204 |
| Corrosion Testing | Salt spray, autoclave, electrochemical cells | SSC, HIC, IGC, pitting, potentiodynamic | NACE TM0177/TM0284, ASTM G48, A262, B117 |
| Environmental Chambers | Xenon arc, UV/condensation, thermal shock, humidity | -70 °C to +200 °C, 10–98% RH, UV 340/313 | ASTM G154, G155, ISO 16474, ISO 4892 |
| Structural / Endurance | Multi-actuator endurance bed, shaker | Up to 250 kN, ±150 mm stroke, 5–2000 Hz vibration | Component testing, ISO 16750, OEM specs |
| Optical Microscopy | Leica, Zeiss upright/inverted | 50× to 1000× magnification, image analysis | ASTM E112, E45, E1245, ISO 643 |
| Polymer / Thermal | DSC, FTIR, MFI, HDT/Vicat | -80 to 600 °C (DSC), 4000–400 cm⁻¹ (FTIR) | ASTM D3418, D5296, D1238, D648 |
| Metrology | CMM, profile projector, gauge blocks | Dimensional, geometric tolerance, surface roughness | ISO 10360 |
Facilities & Accredited Scope
Three dedicated locations with 900+ parameters
Chennai — Headquarters
TC-14729 (Mechanical) · TC-14270 (Chemical)
Full-service facility: mechanical, chemical, metallography, SEM/EBSD, fatigue/fracture, creep, corrosion, environmental, structural, polymer, composites, coatings, packaging. In-house CNC sample preparation.
Hosur Branch
TC-15588
Regional testing centre serving Hosur, Bangalore, and surrounding industrial clusters. Mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and metallographic examination.
Coimbatore Branch
TC-15092
Western Tamil Nadu coverage for the Coimbatore-Tirupur-Salem industrial corridor. Mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and sample collection services.
900+
Accredited parameters
4
Certifications
15+
Testing disciplines
20+
Years of operation
3-4 Days*
Standard Turnaround
1-2 Days*
Express Available
ISO 17025:2017
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