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| Standard Body | Common Standards | Service Area | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | E8, E23, E10, E18, E92, E384, E21, E139, E466, E606, E647, E399, E1820, E1290 |
Mechanical, Fatigue, Fracture, Creep | Metals · Fatigue & Fracture |
| ISO | 6892, 148, 6506, 6507, 6508, 12737, 12135, 1099, 12108 |
Mechanical, Fracture Toughness | Metals · Fatigue & Fracture |
| IS (BIS) | 1608, 1757, 1501, 2062, 1786 |
Indian standard compliance, Civil materials | Metals · Civil |
| ASME | Section IX, Section II, SA-370 |
Weld qualification, Boiler & PV | Weld Qualification |
| AWS | D1.1, D1.6, D17.1 |
Structural weld qualification | Weld Qualification |
| NACE | TM0177, TM0284, TM0316 |
Sour service, HIC, SSC corrosion | Corrosion Testing |
| ASTM (Polymer) | D638, D790, D256, D2240, D1238, D696 |
Plastics mechanical, thermal, rheology | Polymer Testing |
| ASTM (Coatings) | B117, D4541, D3359, D2794, G85 |
Salt spray, adhesion, impact, weathering | Paints & Coatings |
Flagship Capabilities
Where We Lead the Industry
FE-SEM / EDS / EBSD
Thermo Fisher FE-SEM + Zeiss + COXEM. nm-level resolution. Fractography, elemental mapping, crystallographic orientation, phase identification. First commercial SEM/EDX lab in South India.
Fatigue, Fracture & Creep
KIC, JIC, CTOD, da/dN, LCF/HCF, creep/stress rupture to 1000°C. First commercial fracture mechanics lab in South India. 20+ servo-electric creep machines.
- ASTM E399
- E1820
- E647
- E606
- E466
- E139
Structural Testing & Validation
±400 kN servo-hydraulic, 8-channel, 0.001-100 Hz. Axle fatigue, suspension endurance, vibration + thermal. IP rating, flammability, crush testing.
- ±400 kN
- 8-Channel
- ARAI Alternative
Metals — Mechanical Testing
Tensile to Fracture. Room Temperature to 1000°C. 1 kN to 1500 kN.
Complete mechanical characterisation of metals, alloys, and engineered materials — from routine tensile and hardness to high-strain-rate SHPB testing and full-field DIC strain mapping.
| Test Category | Tests | Standards | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Testing | RT tensile, elevated temp (50°C to 900°C per ASTM E21), 0.2% proof stress, fine wire & foil, TMT bars/pipes/sheets, through-thickness (Z-direction) tensile | ASTM E8/E8M, E21, A370, A770, IS 1608, ISO 6892-1/2, EN 10164 | UTMs 1 kN to 1500 kN + furnace |
| Impact Testing | Charpy V-notch (RT to −196°C cryogenic), Izod, sub-zero series (DBTT curve), drop-weight tear (DWTT), drop-weight nil-ductility (ASTM E208) | ASTM E23, E208, ISO 148, API 5L | Pendulum impact + cryo chamber (LN₂) |
| Hardness | Rockwell (HRA/HRB/HRC), Brinell, Vickers, Micro-Vickers (HV 0.01–1), portable/field, Knoop | ASTM E18, E10, E92, E384, IS 1500 | Digital hardness testers |
| High Strain Rate | Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) — 10² to 10&sup4; /s | — | SHPB system |
| Full-Field Strain | 2D Digital Image Correlation (DIC) | — | DIC system |
| Bend & Formability | Root/face/side bend, flaring, flattening (tubes/pipes), Erichsen cupping test, ring expansion | ASTM E190, A370, ISO 20482, IS 10175 | Guided bend jig + UTM + cupping tester |
| Fastener Testing | Proof load, wedge tensile, axial tensile, H₂ embrittlement detection, torque, stripping strength, head soundness | ASTM F606, IS 1367, IS 6623, ISO 898 | Fastener test fixtures |
| Weld Qualification | PQR, WPQ, electrode qualification, nick break, all-weld-metal tensile, macro/micro examination. Coverage for pipeline, structural, nuclear, pressure vessel, and offshore codes. | ASME IX, AWS D1.1/D1.2/D1.6, EN ISO 15614, API 1104, AS NZS 3992, GOST 6996, PNAE G-10-032 | Full mechanical suite |
| Wire Rope & Strand | Breaking force, elongation, reverse bend, wrap test for wires, cables, prestressing strands | IS 1835, IS 9282, IS 6006, IS 14268 | Rope test fixtures + UTM |
| Torsion | Axial-torsional testing (200 Nm), biaxial fatigue, wire torsion test | IS 1717 | Axial-torsional system |
| Compression & Others | Compression, spring load, crush, flexural, pull-out, push-out, load testing, bearing stress, shear (single & double) | Various | UTMs with fixtures |
In-house specimen preparation: CNC turning centres, VMC, and EDM wire-cut machines on-site. Specimens machined to ASTM/ISO geometry — CT, SEB, tensile dog-bone, Charpy V-notch, and custom configurations. No outsourcing. No custody gaps.
Chemical Analysis
28+ Elements by OES. ppb-Level by ICP-MS. 250+ CRMs.
| Material Base | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Iron Base | Carbon steel, stainless, low alloy, duplex SS, Mn steels, cast irons, tool steels |
| Copper Base | Brass, gun metal, Al bronze, beryllium copper, bronze, zirconium copper |
| Aluminium Base | All wrought and cast aluminium alloys |
| Nickel Base | Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, Ni-base superalloys |
| Titanium Base | CP Ti, Ti-6Al-4V, and other Ti alloys |
| Others | Zinc, cobalt, magnesium base alloys |
Advanced Analytical Instruments
ICP-MS
ppb-level trace element quantification
Handheld XRF
Rapid alloy ID — in-lab and onsite
Raman Spectroscopy
Molecular fingerprinting, phase identification
Laser Diffraction
Particle size distribution — powders, suspensions
GCMS
Trace organic analysis
Carbon & Sulphur Analyser
Strohelin + G4 ICARUS instrumental
Gas Analysis (O/N/H)
Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen in steels & titanium — ASTM E1019, E1409, E1447
Corrosion Testing
NACE. ASTM. Electrochemical. Field Coupons.
The complete corrosion evaluation suite for oil & gas, petrochemical, power, offshore, automotive, and aerospace applications.
| Category | Tests | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Spray | Neutral (NSS), Acetic Acid (ASS), Copper-Accelerated (CASS) | ASTM B117 |
| Intergranular Corrosion — Austenitic SS | 5 practices — oxalic acid etch (A), ferric sulphate (B/E), nitric acid (C), copper sulphate (D) | ASTM A262 (Practice A–E) |
| IGC — Ferritic SS | Oxalic acid etch, ferric sulphate-50% H₂SO₄, copper sulphate-16% H₂SO₄, copper sulphate-50% H₂SO₄ | ASTM A763 (Practice W/X/Y/Z) |
| IGC — Ni-Base Alloys | Ferric sulphate-50% H₂SO₄ (Method A) and boiling HCl (Method B) for Ni-Cr-Mo alloys | ASTM G28 (Method A & B) |
| IGC — Russian Standard | AM, AMU, B methods (boiling H₂SO₄ + CuSO₄) for export/EPC projects | GOST 6032 |
| Pitting & Crevice | Pitting (Method A/C/E) and crevice (Method B/D/F) resistance in FeCl₃ solutions | ASTM G48 |
| Detrimental Phases | Intermetallic phase detection in duplex SS — sodium hydroxide etch, Charpy, FeCl₃ | ASTM A923 (Method A/B/C) |
| Chloride SCC | Stress corrosion cracking in boiling MgCl₂ | ASTM G36 |
| SSCC | Sulphide stress corrosion cracking — constant load, 4-point bend, C-ring, DCB | NACE TM0177 (Methods A/B/C/D) |
| HIC | Hydrogen induced cracking — stepwise, CLR, CTR measurements | NACE TM0284 |
| Electrochemical | Potentiostatic/potentiodynamic polarization, cyclic polarization, EIS | ASTM G59, G61, G5 |
| Coating Mass & Thickness | Zinc coating mass (hot-dip/electroplated), phosphate coating mass, metallic coating thickness | ASTM A90, IS 2629, IS 6745, ASTM B137 |
| Additional | Immersion, cyclic corrosion, humidity cabinet, Kesternich SO₂ test, weathering, field coupons, UT thickness | ASTM G31, IEC 60068, Various |
Fatigue, Fracture Toughness & Creep
First Commercial Lab in South India for Fracture Mechanics
| Test | Description | Standards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIC | Linear-elastic plane-strain fracture toughness | ASTM E399, B645, B646, B909, ISO 12135, BS 7448-1 | Geometries: CT, SEB, DCT, AT, AB |
| JIC | Elastic-plastic fracture toughness | ASTM E1820, ISO 12135, BS 7448-1 | Rising load + partial unloading |
| CTOD | Crack tip opening displacement | ASTM E1820, ISO 12135, BS 7448-1, E2818 | Pipeline/offshore qualification |
| da/dN | Fatigue crack growth rate | ASTM E647, ISO 12108 | Paris Law constants, threshold ΔK |
| HCF | High cycle fatigue — S-N curve | ASTM E466, ISO 12110 | Endurance limit determination |
| LCF | Low cycle fatigue — strain-life (ε-N) | ASTM E606 | Strain-controlled cyclic testing |
| Rotating Bar Bending Fatigue | Rotating bending fatigue (Wöhler type) for endurance limit of bars, shafts, axles | ISO 1143, DIN 50113 | Dedicated rotating bending machine |
| Torsional Fatigue | Drivetrain, shafts, torsion-loaded components | — | 500 Nm capacity |
| Creep & Stress Rupture | Sustained loading up to 1000°C, stress relaxation | ASTM E139, E292, E328, ISO 204 | 20+ servo-electric machines |
Structural Testing Facility
Private-Sector Alternative to ARAI/ICAT
Multi-channel servo-hydraulic endurance test beds for automotive component
durability, suspension fatigue, and structural validation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Dual-channel servo-hydraulic, gantry-frame |
| Max. Static Force | >±400 kN per channel |
| Max. Dynamic Force | >±300 kN per channel |
| Displacement Stroke | ±125 mm (250 mm total) |
| Test Frequency | 0.001 – 100 Hz |
| Control Modes | Load, displacement, deformation |
| Platform | 8000 × 6000 mm (HT250 grade) |
| Gantry Frame | 400 kN, height adjustable (100 mm steps) |
| Hydraulic Station | >300 L/min |
| Controller | Up to 8 channels, real-time |
| Sensors | Spoke-type load cell (±400 kN) + LVDT |
Test Applications
Drive axle housing bending fatigue (QC-T533-1999)
Front & rear suspension fatigue testing
Structural endurance — brackets, sub-frames, cross-members
Leaf spring position & wheel end loading
Vibration (sinusoidal, random, sine-on-random) + thermal
IP rating | Thermal shock | Crush | Flammability (UL 94)
Additional Services
Complete Testing Under One Roof
Failure Analysis & Root Cause
Metallography & FA, SEM/EBSD, Corrosion
Metallography & Failure Analysis
Multi-disciplinary RCFA: FE-SEM fractography, metallography, chemical verification, NDE (Micro-CT, XRD, eddy current, borescope). Grain size (ASTM E112), inclusion rating (E45), decarburisation depth (E1077), case depth (E92), ferrite measurement by Ferritscope (ASTM A800), duplex SS phase volume fraction (ASTM E562), Jominy end-quench hardenability (ASTM A255).
- ASTM E112
- E45
- A800
- E562
- A255
Composites Testing
CFRP, GFRP, aramid, hybrid. Video extensometer for non-contact strain. DSC/TGA/FTIR. SEM for fiber-matrix interface. Open hole tension/compression.
- ASTM D3039
- D790
- D2344
Environmental & Weathering
Xenon arc, UV (UVA-340/UVB-313), thermal shock, cyclic corrosion, humidity. Full OEM paint qualification per MS 655-10, MS 652-15.
- Xenon
- UV
- Salt Spray
Acceptance & Incoming Inspection
Plastics, Rubber, Foam, Coatings, Packaging, Composites
Plastics, Rubber & Foam
Plastics: Tensile (ASTM D638), compressive strength (D695), flexural (D790), Charpy impact (ISO 179), Izod (ASTM D256), HDT/Vicat (ASTM D648/D1525), MFI (D1238), flammability (UL 94, ISO 3795, FMVSS 302, ASTM D5132), thermal conductivity & diffusivity, DSC/TGA/TMA, FTIR material ID. Rubber: Tensile (ASTM D412), hardness (Shore A/D), compression set (D395), tear strength (D624), accelerated heat aging (D573), oil/water/fuel resistance, density, abrasion. PU foam per ASTM D3574.
- ASTM D638
- D695
- D412
- UL 94
- D648
Paints, Coatings & Surface Treatment
DFT (wet & dry), cross-cut adhesion (ASTM D3359), pull-off adhesion (D4541), salt spray per B117, holiday/porosity test (ASTM D5162/NACE SP0188), blast profile (D4417), conductimetric analysis of soluble salts (D4940), pencil hardness (D3363), specular gloss, flexibility (mandrel bend), impact resistance, MEK rub. Full OEM & pipeline coating qualification.
- ASTM D4541
- D5162
- D4417
- D3359
Packaging & Tapes
Corrugated board (ECT, bursting), paper testing (IS 1060), vibration & shock simulation. Adhesive tapes — peel, shear, tack, chemical resistance, electrical insulation.
- ASTM D903
- D1000
- IS 2771
Compliance & Regulatory
RoHS/REACH, Water Environmental, Civil
Civil & Building Materials
390+ test parameters. Cement chemistry, concrete (RCPT, bulk conductivity), TMT bars, prestressing strand, coupler fatigue, soil/geotech, structural NDT.
- TC-14270
- IS 1786
- IS 16172
Water & Environmental
Drinking water (IS 10500), construction water (IS 456), boiler water, STP/ETP wastewater, swimming pool, heavy metals analysis.
Ores & Minerals
XRF, wet chemistry, AAS/ICP for ores and mineral concentrates. Particle size (laser diffraction). XRD for mineral phase ID. Coal, coke, graphite.
RoHS / REACH / PFAS
RoHS per IEC 62321 (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr⁶⁺, PBB, PBDE). Complete PAH analysis — 17 individual compounds per IEC 62321 Part 10 (including BaP, BbFA, BjFA, BkFA, CHR, BaA, BeP, DBAhA, BghiP, IcP, ANT, FLT, PYR, NAP, ACY, ACE, FLU). REACH SVHC screening (GC-MS, LC-MS). Phthalates (6 per REACH Annex XVII). BPA by HPLC. PFAS (LC-MS/MS). Asbestos identification.
- IEC 62321
- Part 10 PAH
- REACH
Field & Support Services
Onsite Testing, Metrology
Onsite Testing & PMI
Portable OES, XRF, LIBS, hardness, surface roughness, coating thickness, in-situ metallography. UT, DPT, MPI, radiography. Pull-out adhesion, DFT, holiday test.
Metrology & Calibration
Dimensional (vernier, micrometer, height gauge), mechanical (hardness testers, balances), pressure/force, temperature (ovens, furnaces). Traceable certificates.
Electrical Testing
Volume & surface resistivity (ASTM D257), dielectric breakdown voltage (ASTM D149), insulation resistance, dielectric constant, dissipation factor. Arc resistance, tracking index, flame retardancy. Conveyor belt electrical resistance testing per IS 1554, IS 2584, GOST.
- ASTM D257
- D149
- IEC 62631
Choosing the Right Test
Overlapping services explained
Fatigue vs. Structural Testing
When to choose which
Fatigue testing determines material-level endurance limits (S-N curves, da/dN). Structural testing validates full components or assemblies under simulated service loads. Choose fatigue for material qualification, structural for product sign-off.
Corrosion vs. Environmental Testing
When to choose which
Corrosion testing targets material resistance to specific chemical environments (SSC, HIC, IGC). Environmental testing simulates weathering, thermal cycling, and humidity exposure for product qualification. Choose corrosion for material selection, environmental for product durability.
Metallography vs. SEM/EBSD
When to choose which
Optical metallography covers microstructure, grain size, inclusion rating, and phase identification at macro/micro scale. SEM/EBSD provides sub-micron imaging, elemental analysis (EDS), and crystallographic orientation. Start with metallography; escalate to SEM when fracture origin, contamination, or texture analysis is needed.
Product Validation vs. Weld Qualification
When to choose which
Product validation covers full DV/PV/PPAP programs for manufactured components. Weld qualification specifically qualifies welding procedures and welders per code requirements (ASME IX, AWS, ISO 15614). Choose weld qualification for fabrication compliance, product validation for manufactured goods.
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