Materials Testing

Achieve confidence in your materials

During the planning, construction and operation of technical facilities, the characteristics and processing of the used material play an essential role. Materials are subject to mechanical, technological, thermal, wear and corrosive influences, all of which may lead to the component’s failure.

TÜV SÜD can support by providing third party material testing and analysis for the designated application, for their processing characteristics and their conditions.

Our services at a glance

Service	Description
Tensile tests	As per EN 10002-1 Determination of mechanical characteristics of standardised specimen, wires, tubes, screw In-house sample and test specimen reparatio Graph of results
Bending tests	As per EN ISO 7438
Impact tests	As per EN 10045-1 Determination of impact characteristics at temperatures from -196°C to +150 °C Determination of fracture structure Use of a pendulum with an energy capacity of 150 J and 300 J Judgement of welds and behaviour of components
Hardness tests	As per EN ISO 6506-1, 6507-1, 6508-1 Determination of the Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell hardness Revaluation of hardness results into tensile strength results Investigations Micro hardness test On-site hardness test according to the Vickers penetration method (ultrasonic contact impedance method)

Your benefits

We help gain performance and reliability
We give you the competitive edge right from the design stage
We will help minimise business risks and costs
With TÜV SÜD, you receive a certificate from a recognised testing body confirming the safety of your machinery or equipment
We have international and local experts in all key markets worldwide

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Materials Testing

Achieve confidence in your materials

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