Metal testing has become a norm in today’s industrial process. A range of tests including mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgy, and a lot more prove to be decisive for ensuring the quality and longevity of the material prior to manufacturing, thereby helping a firm understand the output it might attain. However, owing to the time-consuming factor, metaltesting firms often struggle to meet the stipulated time frame. Additionally, a number of industries like automotive, aerospace, defense, and a lot more are constantly striving to bring in new materials that are lighter than their predecessors while being cost-effective.
Therefore, making it more complicated for the testing companies to deliver credible test output within a short duration. In this scenario, the need arises for a firm equipped with advanced technological facilities and a rich knowledge base to deliver a wide range of solutions, starting from mechanical to corrosion testing in unity while ensuring strict project timelines. This is where Microlab comes in.
According to, B. Sudharsan, Director, Microlab, “Microlab is well-equipped with a complete machining center to aid in a variety of testing, that too under a single roof; therefore, enabling us to adhere to strict deadlines. Aside from reduced time, we provide value in the form of inputs as to why metal is not meeting the requirements of the client. Having been in the industry for nearly 20
years and testing over five lakhs of samples ranging from the most common steel to specialized alloys, we assist clients in making critical decisions involving the quality and standard of the metal".
Being an ISO 17025 accredited by NABL, Microlab provides a range of metal testing solutions for high-temperature as well as low-temperature applications that follow international standards. The company performs testing for raw materials, weld materials, components, wires, sheets, and powders.
Since its inception, Microlab had a constant eye for technological upgradation for meeting the changing demand. In fact, Microlab is one of the first private labs to install a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM/EDX).
“We have always given the metal testing segment our complete focus, which is why Microlab test results have a reputation of being unquestionably accurate in terms of reported values. Our clients from the US, Middle East, and Malaysia have an appreciation for our test results and competency. Furthermore, the clients who question our results have always been welcome to witness the test results in person, which has strengthened our connection with them,” mentions Sudharsan.
We have always given the metal testing segment our complete focus, which is why Microlab test results have a reputation of being unquestionably accurate in terms of reported values
Failure Testing
Microlab's experienced team of engineers and technicians have years of expertise in doing extensive failure assessments due to material faults, fracture, erroneous heat treatments, overloading, fatigue, corrosion, embrittlement, and environmental degradation.
The company works to determine the root cause of failures in various metal types such as wrought, cast, powder metals, cast irons, steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, copper, etc., and then provides detailed insights and recommendations to prevent the failure from happening again, regardless of the original cause.
Future Path
In the next five years, the firm wants to develop its competency in handling the complete testing requirements for major companies in metal, paint, plastic, and other related testing activities. Anticipating a need for testing in the EV industry, Microlab is also working with clients in this space to gear up for their requirements.
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