METALLURGICAL TESTING SERVICES

• Rockwell Hardness Testing: Measures surface hardness on three scales: HRA, HRB, and HRC.
• Tensile Testing: Assesses the resistance of steel to cracking or breaking under tension.
  • Yield Testing: Determines the stress required to deform the material.
  • Elongation Testing: Evaluates how much the material can bend without breaking.
• Olsen Testing: Tests the material's ability to complete a draw.
• Coating Weight Testing: Analyzes coatings for type, weight, thickness, composition, and substrate adhesion

Ensure the properties of your materials with Rockwell hardness testing. This quick and cost-effective method determines material conditions such as strength, machinability, and wear resistance. Most steel Rockwell hardness values are covered by the C and B scales, with thinner samples tested using the T and N scales.

Hardness tests are performed by ASTM E18 standards and come with reports that meet industry and customer specifications.

Evaluate the ductility and formability of your steel with Olsen testing. During an Olsen spherical cup test, the material is stretched over a hemispherical tool to form a cup, determining how deep the material can be stretched before cracking.

These tests comply with ASTM E643 standards, with detailed reports tailored to your needs.

Determine the strength characteristics of metals with tensile, yield, and elongation testing. A tensile test measures the force required to break a material sample and the extent of its elongation before breaking. This test identifies ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation.

Testing services meet industry specifications, with reports to match each customer's requirements.

Ensure your material surface treatments meet industry or customer standards with sheet metal and steel coating weight testing. Proper surface treatments enhance component lifespan and reliability by providing heat, wear, and corrosion resistance.

Coatings are analyzed for type, weight, thickness, composition, and substrate adhesion, delivering clear and concise reports.

For more information on metallurgical testing services, contact Harvard Steel today.