The Metallurgy department offers a comprehensive service for failure investigation, non-destructive assessment and metallography of a wide range of metallic materials and components.

The service includes materials selection advice and the provision of an Expert Witness for use in legal proceedings.

Routine testing includes:

• Grain size measurement
• Ferrite determination
• Checks for decarburisation
• Macro- and micro-hardness testing
• Weld procedure and Welder approvals
• Testing of hand tools against relevant standards
• Plating and coating thickness and hardness evaluation