Knowing the mechanical properties of a material is critical in assuring its performance under stress. Metallurgical Associates provides a complete range of mechanical testing servoces to determine these properties. As with all material testing, Metallurgical Associates will evaluate your test results, relative to your intended processing and end use, upon request.

• Rockwell Hardness Testing in all standard and superficial ranges.
• Brinell Hardness Testing at 500 kg. and 3000kg. loads.
• Knoop and Vickers Microhardness Testing at all standard loads. Traverses to determine hardened case depth and profile. Hardness of extremely small components or particles to 500 microns (0.02").
• Durometer Hardness Testing of polymers and elastomers.
• Tensile Testing of round and flat test bars in standard and substandard sizes, tube samples and cable. Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and reduction in area.
• Impact Testing (Charpy V-Notch) Absorbed energy (ft.-lbs.) at room temperature, elevated temperature or low temperature. Lateral expansion and percent fibrous fracture.
• Bend Testing Of fasteners, welds, rod and strip stock.
• Fastener Testing, axial or wedge.
• Shear Testing, double or single shear.
• Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing
• Compression Testing