At SMB Medical Laboratory the following physical and mechanical testing methods for metals are available. All testing services are accredited according to ISO/ IEC 17025.
Mechanical testing – static and quasi-static testing
This testing method is used to determine yield strenght, tensile strength, elongation at rupture, reduction of area and the modulus of elasticity of metallic materials at room temperature.
Equipment: Walter + Bai tensile testing machine 15SZBDA52 – 150 KN + in-house sample preparation
Standards: ISO 6892-1, ASTM E8/E8M
These test methods are used to determine Rockwell and Brinell hardness of metallic materials.
Equipment: Ernst hardness tester AT 180 DRT – 20 – 70HRC/ max. 650HBW + in-house sample preparation
Standards: VDI/VDE 2616, ISO 6508-1
This test method is used to determine the amount of energy absorbed by a material during impact/fracture (fracture toughness) and the ductile/ brittle properties of materials.
Equipment: Walter + Bai Impact testing machine PH 130/300 – 300 J
Standards: ISO 148-1, ASTM E23