Testing Methods

Non-destructive and destructive testing methods in materials testing

Ultrasonic Testing

Ultrasonic testing (UT) uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws, measure thickness, and characterize materials.

EN ISO 16810, DIN EN 1714, ASTM E164

RT NDT

Radiographic Testing

Radiographic testing (RT) uses X-rays or gamma rays to produce images of the internal structure of components to detect defects.

EN ISO 17636, DIN EN 1435

MT NDT

Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic particle testing (MT) detects surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials using magnetic fields a…

EN ISO 17638, DIN EN 1290

PT NDT

Penetrant Testing

Penetrant testing (PT) uses capillary action to detect surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials.

EN ISO 3452, DIN EN 571

ET NDT

Eddy Current Testing

Eddy current testing (ET) uses electromagnetic induction to detect flaws, measure conductivity, coating thickness, and sort materi…

EN ISO 15548, DIN EN 1571

VT NDT

Visual Testing

Visual testing (VT) is the most basic NDT method, using direct or remote visual examination to detect surface defects.

EN ISO 17637, DIN EN 970

AE NDT

Acoustic Emission Testing

Acoustic emission testing (AE) monitors stress waves generated by crack growth and deformation in materials under load.

EN 13477, ASTM E1316

TT NDT

Thermographic Testing

Thermographic testing (TT) uses infrared cameras to detect temperature variations that indicate subsurface defects or material pro…

EN 13187, ASTM E1316

LT NDT

Leak Testing

Leak testing (LT) detects leaks in pressure-bearing components and vessels. Depending on sensitivity requirements, visual inspecti…

EN 1779, EN ISO 20485, EN 13185, EN 13184, EN 13192, ASME V …

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…

18 methods found

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.