Our Mechanical Testing services assess the mechanical properties of materials to ensure they can withstand the stresses of real-world applications.

Key Tests Include:

1. Ultimate Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, and Elongation (UTM Machine): This test evaluates how materials react when subjected to tensile forces, providing crucial information on their strength and elasticity. Ultimate tensile strength indicates the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking, while yield strength marks the point at which permanent deformation begins. Elongation measures how much a material can stretch before fracture, making these tests vital for selecting materials that need to endure tensile loads without failing. 

2. Impact Charpy Test (CVN - Impact Machine): The Charpy Impact Test measures a material's ability to absorb energy during rapid impacts, determining its toughness. This test is especially important for materials used in dynamic environments, such as those subjected to fluctuating loads or extreme conditions. The CVN test identifies whether a material can maintain its integrity during sudden impacts, helping prevent brittle fractures in real-world applications like bridges, machinery, and pipelines. 

3. Hardness Testing: Hardness testing determines how resistant a material is to indentation and permanent deformation. By evaluating hardness, this test provides insights into a material’s wear resistance and durability, which is crucial for components that will face abrasive environments or heavy loads over time. Hardness testing helps predict a material’s ability to perform under conditions that involve heavy friction or pressure.  

4. Corrosion Testing (HIC, IGC Practice E): Corrosion testing assesses a material’s vulnerability to environmental conditions, particularly in corrosive environments such as marine, chemical, or industrial settings. Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) and Intergranular Corrosion (IGC) tests ensure that materials can maintain their integrity when exposed to corrosive elements. These tests are critical for long-term applications, particularly for pipelines, storage tanks, and other structures exposed to harsh chemicals or high-moisture environments.  

5. Positive Material Identification (PMI): PMI ensures that materials meet specified chemical compositions before being used in critical applications. Using spectrometry or X-ray fluorescence, this test confirms the presence of required elements in metals and alloys. Accurate PMI prevents the risk of using incorrect materials, which could lead to component failure, safety risks, or reduced performance in sectors such as aerospace, oil & gas, and power generation. .

6. Bend Test / Flattening Test, Nick Break Test: These tests evaluate a material’s ductility and toughness, determining its ability to bend or flatten without cracking. The Bend Test assesses how much deformation a material can handle before showing signs of failure, while the Nick Break Test examines the internal structure after breaking to detect imperfections. Such tests are critical for structural materials that need to withstand bending forces during fabrication or use. .

7. Metallography Analysis (Grain Size, Inclusion Rating): Microscopic examination of material structures reveals internal characteristics such as grain size, phase distribution, and inclusions. Grain size affects the mechanical properties of metals, such as strength and toughness, while inclusions (non-metallic particles) can weaken the material. This analysis helps identify defects that may compromise the performance or durability of a component, making it essential for high-precision industries like aerospace, automotive, and heavy engineering. 

Building & Infrastructure Material Testing Services include:

1. Bitumen Testing: Bitumen testing ensures the material meets performance criteria for load-bearing capacity, flexibility, and resistance to deformation. Tests such as absolute viscosity, ductility, Marshall flow, penetration, and binder content help confirm the bitumen’s durability and suitability for use in road construction and other infrastructure projects. 

2. Aggregate Testing: Evaluating water absorption and specific gravity provides insight into the quality and consistency of fine aggregates. These tests are crucial for determining whether aggregates are suitable for creating strong, durable concrete, directly impacting the stability and longevity of structures. Impact tests and elongation index evaluations assess the ability of coarse aggregates to withstand mechanical stress and environmental conditions. The results inform material selection, ensuring that roads, bridges, and large infrastructure can maintain structural integrity over time. 

3. Paver Block Dimension & Reinforcement Steel Testing: Ensuring dimensional accuracy in paver blocks and verifying the strength of reinforcement steel is key to maintaining construction quality. These tests prevent installation issues and ensure structural components meet safety and compliance standards for long-term durability. 

4. Soil Testing: Soil testing, including assessments like heavy compaction, swell index, and liquid limit, provides essential data on the soil’s load-bearing capacity and overall suitability for construction. This information is critical in designing foundations that support stable and secure structures. 

5. Rebound Hardness & Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing: These nondestructive methods evaluate the strength and uniformity of concrete structures without causing damage. The data gathered through these tests is essential for quality control, ensuring concrete remains structurally sound throughout its lifespan. 

6. Cement Testing: Cement testing, which includes measuring compressive strength, consistency, fineness, setting time, and soundness, guarantees that the material meets the necessary standards for construction use. These tests confirm that the cement will contribute to the strength and safety of buildings, roads, and bridges.