Tensile Testing
Hardness Testing
Impact Testing
Bend Testing
Fatigue Testing

Hardness Testing

Hardness testing measures the resistance of a material to a permanent indention of particular geometry over a specified length of time. Hardness testing is an effective and efficient means to characterize a material and requires minimal sample preparation. Metallurgical offers Rockwell superficial, Knoop/Vickers micro hardness, and Brinell tests for metals. We also provide Durometer hardness testing for polymers.

Specimens may be complete parts or select sample areas cut from a larger part. We routinely test machined coupons, fasteners, wire, cable, tubes, pipes, plates, structural beams, or bars. Our machine shop and qualified machinists will machine your raw materials to standard coupons if necessary.

Specifications for tests performed may be ASTM, MIL, or other standards. The experience of our engineers and a comprehensive quality control program ensure accurate, reproducible results.

Our primary mechanical testing instrumentation includes the following:

Satec, Model 120HVL, 120,000lb capacity, Servo Hydraulic
Baldwin, Model TEG, 60,000lb capacity, Hydraulic
Instron, Model 1000, 1000lb capacity, Screw Driven
Brinell Hardness Tester, Model L
Rockwell Hardness Tester, Wilson Model 4DT
Vickers Micro Hardness Tester, Model LR, Tukon Model 300BM
Knoop Micro Hardness Tester, Tukon Model 300BM
Durometer Hardness Tester, Types A & D, Instron Model 1600 (2)
Charpy Impact Tester, Model CS-137-074
Friction & Wear Tester, Paul N. Gardner Co. Model 80
Taber Abrasion Tester, Model 503-1
Paint Adhesion Tester
Digital Strain Gage data display
14' Drop Impact Tower
Satec Model R.R. Moore Fatigue Tester

MES is capable of testing large lot sizes for manufacturing controls and we offer discounted rates for high volume testing.

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