Our Methods
Hardness Testing
- Material hardness measurements are useful when selecting material, integrity for in-service, and verification after post-weld heat treatment. Typical measurement scales include Brinell, Rockwell, Knoop, and Vickers.
Bend Testing
- Bend testing is used to verify soundness and ductility of a weld metal for welding procedure and welder qualification processes. Our bending process can either be performed in the shop or in the field.
Tensile Testing
- Tensile testing consists of pulling a tensile specimen via mechanical means to measure a material’s response to stress as a verification for procedure qualification and welder qualification.
Charpy Impact
- Charpy Impact testing is used to measure “notch toughness.” The test is performed using a pendulum of a certain mass and length.
Macro-Etch
- Etching a metallic material involves using an acid solution on the surface of a metal to verify weld quality.
Nick Break
- A nick break test is used to evaluate samples of a weld. The test can be performed via hydraulic/mechanical means or manually. The area is observed for porosity, slag, lack of fusion, and lack of penetration.
Reliable,
Credible,
Proven Experts
For over 20 years, our expert technicians have provided high-quality Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to the country’s leading oil and gas companies. Available 24/7, our crew is trained to use our state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology to minimize your team’s downtime and maximize productivity.