Testing Methods

Non-destructive and destructive testing methods in materials testing

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HT Destructive
Hardness Testing

Hardness testing measures the resistance of a material to permanent indentation. Methods include Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell.

EN ISO 6507 (Vickers), EN ISO 6506 (Brinell), EN ISO 6508 (R…
TEN Destructive
Tensile Test

The tensile test determines mechanical properties such as tensile strength (Rm), yield strength (Rp0.2), elongation (A), and reduc…

EN ISO 6892-1, DIN 50125
CVN Destructive
Charpy Impact Test

The Charpy impact test (CVN) measures the energy absorbed by a material during fracture at specified temperatures.

EN ISO 148-1, DIN EN 10045
CT Destructive
Compression Test

The compression test determines the compressive strength and deformation behavior of materials under compressive loading.

EN ISO 604, DIN 50106
MG Destructive Testing
Metallography

Metallography examines the microstructure of metallic materials through sample preparation, chemical etching and light microscopy.…

DIN EN ISO 643, ASTM E 112, DIN EN 10247, EN ISO 17639, DIN …
DSV Destructive Testing
Fatigue Testing

Fatigue testing determines the behaviour of materials and components under cyclic loading. The result is the Wöhler curve with end…

DIN 50100, ISO 1099, ASTM E 466, ASTM E 606
BV Destructive Testing
Bend Test

The bend test evaluates the ductility and toughness of materials and weld joints. It is particularly important for qualifying weld…

EN ISO 5173, DIN EN ISO 7438, EN ISO 15614-1, EN ISO 9606-1,…
KO Destructive Testing
Corrosion Testing

Corrosion testing evaluates the resistance of materials, surfaces and coatings to corrosive environments. Key methods include salt…

DIN EN ISO 9227, DIN EN ISO 4628, DIN EN ISO 3651, VDA 233-1…
OES Destructive Testing
Spectral Analysis

Spectral analysis (optical emission spectrometry / OES) rapidly and precisely determines the chemical composition of metallic mate…

EN ISO 15350, ASTM E 415, EN ISO 14284, API 578, AD 2000-Mer…

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What is Materials Testing?

Materials testing covers all methods for determining the properties of materials. It is divided into non-destructive testing (NDT) and destructive testing.

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