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Our Services

DESTRUCTIVE TESTING​

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Destructive Testing is a crucial method used to evaluate a material’s physical properties by subjecting it to stress until failure. This process provides valuable insights into the material's strength, durability, and overall performance under real-world conditions, ensuring product reliability and safety.
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At ASR Metallurgy, our comprehensive Destructive Testing services include:
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  • Chemical Testing: Determines material composition and elemental properties essential for performance.
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  • Mechanical Testing: Assesses strength under tension, compression, and bending forces.
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  • Metallurgical Testing: Analyzes microstructure to predict material behavior.​
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  • Corrosion Testing: Evaluates resistance to environmental degradation.

METALLOGRAPHIC TESTING

Metallographic testing, or metallography, examines the physical structure and components of metals using microscopy. This process reveals critical features such as grain size, phase distribution, and inclusions, which provide insights into a material’s hardness, flexibility, and strength. It is essential for understanding material performance, diagnosing failures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Our Metallographic Testing Capabilities

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1. Microstructure Analysis

  • Test Method Used: ASM Metals Handbook, Volume-09

  • Description: Evaluates internal structure to identify phase composition, grain boundaries, and defects.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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2. Grain Size Measurement

  • Test Methods Used: IS 4748:2021, ASTM E112-2013

  • Description: Determines grain size to assess mechanical properties such as strength and toughness.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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3. Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis

  • Test Methods Used: IS 4163:2021, ASTM E45-18A

  • Description: Identifies inclusions that can affect material properties and potential failure.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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4. Nodularity Analysis

  • Test Methods Used: IS 7754:1975, ASTM A247:2019

  • Description: Evaluates nodularity in ductile iron for ductility and fatigue strength.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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5. Flake Analysis

  • Test Methods Used: IS 7754:1975, ASTM A247:2019

  • Description: Examines graphite flake distribution in cast iron for strength assessment.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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6. Volume Fraction Analysis

  • Test Method Used: ASTM E562:2003

  • Description: Determines the volume fraction of phases to predict material performance.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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7. Case Depth Measurement

  • Test Method Used: IS 6416:2018

  • Description: Measures surface hardening depth for wear resistance evaluation.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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8. Decarburization Assessment

  • Test Methods Used: IS 6396:2008, ASTM E1077:2014

  • Description: Evaluates surface carbon loss that can impact hardness and fatigue resistance.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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9. Coating Thickness Test

  • Test Methods Used: IS 3203:1987, ASTM B487:2020

  • Description: Assesses coating thickness, uniformity, and adhesion for corrosion resistance.

  • Equipment Used: Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech)

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10. Macroetching Test

  • Test Methods Used: IS 13015:1991, ASTM E340:2021

  • Description: Reveals the metal’s macrostructure to identify inconsistencies and imperfections.

  • Equipment Used: Stereo Microscope

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Equipment Used

Our metallographic testing laboratory is equipped with:

  • Optical Microscope (Quantimet live image tech) for detailed microstructural analysis.

  • Stereo Microscope for macrostructure examination and defect identification.

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