Metal Testing Services

Our metal testing lab tests a variety of metals and alloys used across multiple industries. This includes common metals like aluminium, steel, copper, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, speciality alloys, and metallic coatings. 

• Aluminium: aluminium alloys (cast and wrought), Ferrous-based alloys, Nickel alloys (including Duplex) 
• Alloys: Titanium, zinc, magnesium  
• Steels: High-alloy, low-alloy, carbon steel, cobalt steel, tool steels, spring steels 
• Stainless steels: Austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, and duplex stainless steels 
• Nickel alloys: Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy 
• Copper alloys: Brass, bronze, cupronickel  
• Iron: cast iron, ductile iron, grey iron 

 We also carry out metallic material testing on metal coatings such as zinc plating, spray powders, and paints applied through surface treatments.  

We offer a comprehensive range of Metal Testing services to assess material quality, performance and reliability: 

• Chemical Analysis ICP-OES 
• Chemical Analysis Spark-OES 
• Corrosion Testing 
• Failure Investigations 
• Fracture Analysis 
• Hardness and Microhardness Testing 
• Impact Testing 
• Metallography (micro and macro examinations) 
• Salt Spray Testing 
• SEM/EDX Analysis 
• Tensile and Elevated Tensile Testing 
• Weld Testing 

We provide specialist Metal Testing services across a wide range of industries where performance, durability, and compliance are critical. These include:

• Aerospace – ensuring high-spec materials meet rigorous safety and cleanliness standards. 
• Automotive & Motorsport – verifying materials for high-performance and high-stress applications. 
• Rail & Transport – testing structural components, wheels, axles, and fasteners used in railcars and transport infrastructure. 
• Construction & Infrastructure – assessing metals and welds used in buildings, bridges, and civil structures.
• Manufacturing & Engineering – supporting both bespoke and high-volume production with mechanical and chemical analysis. 
• Medical Devices – validating materials for surgical tools, implants, and healthcare applications. 
• Consumer Products – testing metal goods for durability, safety, and compliance. 
• Energy, Oil & Gas – ensuring metals can withstand extreme pressures, temperatures, and corrosive environments. 
• Agriculture & Heavy Equipment – analysing wear-resistant metals used in tools, machinery, and structural parts. 

Whether you’re validating a new product, investigating a failure, or ensuring compliance with industry standards, our accredited Metals Testing services are tailored to support your specific sector and application. 

Our standard turnaround time for Mechanical Testing and Chemical Analysis is typically 3 – 5 working days from receipt of your sample.  

For more detailed analyses, such as Failure Investigations or Metallography, additional time may be required to ensure thorough results.  

If you need faster results, we offer premium same-day service and next-day service for an additional fee. These expedited options are ideal if you require immediate testing results.  

Feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements and to receive a precise turnaround estimate. 

Our sample size requirements can vary depending on the test you need. If you’re unsure about the correct sample size to send in, here are some general guidelines.

• Tensile Testing: Minimum size of 13 mm square / diameter × 53 mm length. 
• Mechanical Testing of flat/sheet materials: Ideally 10 mm width × 70 mm length. 
• ICP-OES: Requires a minimum of 5 grams of material. 
• Spark-OES: A minimum of 6 mm diameter and 2 mm thickness is required. 
• Salt Spray Testing: For small general items, a 10 cm × 15 cm panel is ideal. For larger components, please send us a drawing so we can assess cabinet compatibility for loading and unloading. 
• Metallography: There’s no strict size limit. We’ll confirm dimensions with you during the initial consultation. 

While these are standard requirements, we can accommodate smaller samples in certain cases. If you’re unsure or have specific needs, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you with your sample preparation.  

Absolutely! We understand that many projects require testing for limited quantities or unique samples. Whether you’re working with a prototype, investigating a one-off failure, or need analysis for a small batch of metals, we offer flexible Metal Testing solutions.

Our Destructive Testing laboratory specialises in testing of metals only. This means that we do not offer testing for the following materials:

• Building Materials; Wood, charcoal, paper, bricks, rocks, sand, glass  
• Liquids; water, oils, glue, paints, chemicals, cleaning products 
• Consumables; food, drinks, supplements,  
• Natural and Organic substances; soils, plants, organic materials, animal-based products, biological samples 
• Soft materials; fabrics, textiles, foams, rubbers 
• Electronics; batteries, circuit boards, etc.  
• Miscellaneous; cosmetics, powders, personal care, aerosols, pharmaceuticals 

While our Destructive Testing is limited to metals only, we offer additional testing services through other specialised teams.  

Our Infrastructure Engineering team provides Concrete Testing as part of our Structural Investigation Services.  

Our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team can test a broader range of materials, including:

• Metals and welds 
• Composites 
• Plastics and polymers 
• Ceramics