Edmonton, AB

The following analysis can be done independently on materials in labs equipped with the following equipment:

• Tribocope - a combination of an atomic force microscope and a nano-mechanical probe
• Universal micro-tribometer - has the capability to monitor electrical contact resistance, acoustic emission and frictional force during wear, indentation and scratch tests on micro-scale and macro-scale
• Scanning Kelvin Probe - determines surface electron work function
• Fischer Scope - Micromechanical probe
• High-temperature air - jet erosion tester
• Electrochemical scratch apparatus - for corrosive wear studies
• Electrochemical measurement system - for corrosion studies
• Dry sand/Rubber - wheel abrasion tester
• Slurry-pot erosion tester with temperature control
• Pin-on-dics wear testers
• Air-jet erosion tester
• Pulse and direct current electrodeposition system
• Differential scanning calorimetry system
• Bell Jar vacuum melting furnace
• Automated friction measurement
• Laser thermometer
• Computing facilities

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Mechanical Testing

• Tensile, Bend, Shear, Compression and Flexural
• Impact -- Charpy or Izod
• Hardness - Rockwell, Brinell, Micro & Portables
• Proof Load
• Ring Flattening

Chemical Testing

• Alloy Identification
• Metals Composition - Ferrous & Non-ferrous Alloys
• Scales and Deposit Analysis
• SEM with Light Element EDS Capability

Metallurgical & Special Testing

• Coating Testing
• Electron Microscopy
• Corrosion Evaluation
• Heat Treat Analysis
• Grain Size
• Fracture Mode Analysis
• Simulated Environment
• Ferrite Determination

Failure analysis

• May range from a simple test to a complete and exhaustive investigation.
• We can study the engineering design, specification requirements, material, function, service environment, and loads. This information is combined with macroscopic, chemical, corrosion products, and non-destructive evaluations to determine the failure mechanism.
• Used to:
  • Prevent recurrence of failure.
  • Reduce operating costs.
  • Improve safety.
  • Extend product life.
  • Provide customers with an objective evaluation.
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Non Destructive Testing

• Radiography – x-ray or gamma ray
• Magnetic Particle Inspection – wet or dry, black on white & fluorescent
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection – visible & fluorescent
• Visual Inspection
• Ultrasonic - flaw detection, thickness and bond testing
• Hardness - Rockwell, Brinell, Micro & Portables
• Positive Materials Identification

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