Tensile Testing Metallurgical Laboratory has many unique sample preparation techniques and processes. We can make and test a wide variety of sub-size, standard and macro size specimens. All preparation and testing is performed in accordance with customer requirements utilizing the most current specification revisions (ASTM, AMS, ASME).

The following is a recommended size - we can work with larger and smaller pieces.

Chemical Analysis:
Optimum size is 1" x 1" x 1/2" of metallic material for analysis. Smaller sizes, chips, fines, drillings, etc. may require a melt preparation of at least 45 grams sample material weight (Kelmelt charge added).

Tensiles:

Flats:
  
Sheet/Plate: 12" x 12" x thickness
 
Tube/Pipe: 8" length
BAR (round/ hex stock):
  
6" length
Finished Part:
 
Enough stock to allow for tensile (For small parts send section of material prior to manufacturing)
Full Size:
 
Tube/Pipe: 18" length
 
Wire: Minimum 24" length











Charpy:
Enough stock per piece for (3) specimens - 1/2" x 1/2" x 2" each

Hardness:
Minimum 1" x 1" x thickness or actual part (or segment of part.)

Salt Spray/ Humidity
Standard panels or actual as shipped piece(s)

Failure Analysis:
Actual failure section and/or assembly (if possible). Note: Do NOT clean the segment(s), ship as failed. Place in zip lock bag, if possible. Do not have mating faces touching during transit.


Please contact Cindy Tesmer , Ken Kasnyik, or Tracy Waugaman with any questions regarding sample size.
 

Samples can be forwarded to:

Tensile Testing Metallurgical Laboratory
Attn: Client Services
4520 Willow Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44125

Sample Receipt verification: Client Services at:
(888) 589-6040 or (216) 641-3290

Tensile Testing
4520 Willow Parkway
Cleveland, Oh 44125
Phone: 216.641.3290
Fax: 216.641.1223

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