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Metallography & Metal Testing
At BES Group, we carry out a wide range of Metallography Testing Services to help you understand the microstructure, characteristics, and properties of your metals.
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A Snapshot of our Metallography Services
Metallography is the study of the structure and composition of metals and alloys, crucial for understanding their microscopic features, chemical properties, and mechanical behaviour. Through detailed analysis, Metallography helps evaluate the effectiveness of heat treatments, predict material performance, and ensure quality control. It plays a key role in product development and enhancing metal longevity for various industrial applications.
Cleanliness Testing
Cleanliness Testing ensures metals are contamination-free in compliance with NADCAP standards.
Corrosion Testing
Corrosion Testing assesses metal resistance, predicting longevity and ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
Failure Investigations
Failure Investigations identify root causes of failures, offering insights to improve design processes.
Fracture Analysis
Fracture Analysis identifies causes of material fractures, preventing failures, enhancing reliability, and aids quality.
SEM & EDX Analysis
SEM and EDX provide high-resolution imaging and detailed elemental analysis for precise material characterisation.
Weld Testing
Destructive Weld Testing evaluates joint strength and integrity by applying stress to the weld until failure.
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BES Group Testing Ltd are UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, to carry out Chemical Tests, Corrosion Tests, Mechanical Tests, Metallurgical Tests and Weldment Tests for metals, alloys and metal products.
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Nadcap Accreditation Program is a rigorous and highly respected quality assurance program for the aerospace and defence industries. Our accreditation in AC7004 and AC7108 demonstrates our commitment to exceeding industry standards for quality and safety in aerospace manufacturing.
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Metallography at BES Group
Explore all sub-services- Comprehensive Metallography services for in-depth metal analysis
- Combine Metallography with mechanical testing for a complete analysis
- Key benefits of Metallography
Unlock the secrets of metal structures with expert Metallography
Metallography is an essential tool for understanding the internal structures of metals and alloys, providing vital information for material characterisation, quality control, research, and troubleshooting across industries like manufacturing, engineering, and materials science.
Our service starts with preparing metal samples for microscopic examination. This process involves cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching the specimens to reveal their internal structures for analysis.
Once the samples are prepared, we perform a range of investigative tests for a thorough analysis:
- Microstructure evaluation, phase distribution, and defect assessments
- Inclusion content, grain size determinations
- Graphite type, size, distributions in cast irons
- Macro and Micro Examinations for the determination of heat treatment condition, case depth, and material cleanliness
- Decarburisation tests
- Ferrite counts, volume fraction, determinations by image analysis
- Corrosion Testing
- Failure Investigations, SEM/EDX Analysis, and Fracture Analysis
All your metals testing needs, under one roof.
Sending samples to multiple labs can be frustrating, costly, and may lead to inconsistent results. At our laboratory, we offer a complete range of destructive testing services, all in one place.
Our in-house team prepares your samples and conducts a thorough analysis, including tensile, impact, hardness testing, and more, all in our UKAS-accredited lab. This streamlined process ensures consistent and reliable results without the hassle of using multiple labs.
We aim to complete all tests within a 3-day turnaround, including:
- Sample preparation and machining
- Tensile, Impact, and Hardness testing
- Chemical Analysis
- Metallurgical Examinations
- Corrosion Analysis
Optional services include Salt Spray Testing, Weld Assessments, and Coating Finish Testing. We’re here to simplify your testing needs, providing a comprehensive service from start to finish.
In-Depth Material Analysis
Metallography provides a detailed examination of a material’s microstructure, allowing for a better understanding of its composition, grain size, and phase transformations, which are critical for predicting performance.
Improved Quality Control
By identifying defects, inclusions, and other irregularities, metallography ensures the material meets the required standards for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, enhancing the quality of your products.
Enhanced Durability and Reliability
Through microstructure evaluations and failure investigations, metallography enables better material selection, increasing the longevity and performance of metals in harsh environments.
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Comprehensive Metallography services for in-depth metal analysis
Unlock the secrets of metal structures with expert Metallography
Metallography is an essential tool for understanding the internal structures of metals and alloys, providing vital information for material characterisation, quality control, research, and troubleshooting across industries like manufacturing, engineering, and materials science.
Our service starts with preparing metal samples for microscopic examination. This process involves cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching the specimens to reveal their internal structures for analysis.
Once the samples are prepared, we perform a range of investigative tests for a thorough analysis:
- Microstructure evaluation, phase distribution, and defect assessments
- Inclusion content, grain size determinations
- Graphite type, size, distributions in cast irons
- Macro and Micro Examinations for the determination of heat treatment condition, case depth, and material cleanliness
- Decarburisation tests
- Ferrite counts, volume fraction, determinations by image analysis
- Corrosion Testing
- Failure Investigations, SEM/EDX Analysis, and Fracture Analysis
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Combine Metallography with mechanical testing for a complete analysis
All your metals testing needs, under one roof.
Sending samples to multiple labs can be frustrating, costly, and may lead to inconsistent results. At our laboratory, we offer a complete range of destructive testing services, all in one place.
Our in-house team prepares your samples and conducts a thorough analysis, including tensile, impact, hardness testing, and more, all in our UKAS-accredited lab. This streamlined process ensures consistent and reliable results without the hassle of using multiple labs.
We aim to complete all tests within a 3-day turnaround, including:
- Sample preparation and machining
- Tensile, Impact, and Hardness testing
- Chemical Analysis
- Metallurgical Examinations
- Corrosion Analysis
Optional services include Salt Spray Testing, Weld Assessments, and Coating Finish Testing. We’re here to simplify your testing needs, providing a comprehensive service from start to finish.
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Key benefits of Metallography
In-Depth Material Analysis
Metallography provides a detailed examination of a material’s microstructure, allowing for a better understanding of its composition, grain size, and phase transformations, which are critical for predicting performance.
Improved Quality Control
By identifying defects, inclusions, and other irregularities, metallography ensures the material meets the required standards for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, enhancing the quality of your products.
Enhanced Durability and Reliability
Through microstructure evaluations and failure investigations, metallography enables better material selection, increasing the longevity and performance of metals in harsh environments.
Frequently asked questions
What industries benefit from Metallography Testing?
Metallography is essential in industries like manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, and materials science. It helps ensure the durability, strength, and reliability of materials used in critical applications such as machinery, infrastructure, and components.
What types of defects can Metallography detect?
Metallography can identify a wide range of defects such as cracks, voids, inclusions, porosity, and other irregularities in the microstructure. These insights are crucial for assessing material integrity and preventing failures in products and components.
Can Metallography be used to assess heat treatment processes?
Yes, Metallography is particularly useful in evaluating the effectiveness of heat treatments like annealing, quenching, and tempering. It helps analyse changes in grain size, phase distribution, and other microstructural features that influence material properties.
How long does Metallography Testing take?
The duration of Metallography Testing depends on the complexity of the sample and the tests required. Typically, we aim to complete the process within a few days, but the timeline may vary based on the specifics of the project.
Is Metallography Testing suitable for all types of metals?
Yes, Metallography is applicable to a wide variety of metals and alloys, including ferrous and non-ferrous materials, castings, forgings, and welded components. It provides valuable insights into the properties and performance of almost any material.
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