Destructive tests
In case of destructive tests, samples are taken from the material to be tested. Therefore, there is always a loss of material for destructive testing. The most common destructive inspection is a 3.2 inspection, which takes place under the supervision of an inspection agency. Of course, we also carry out other inspections to test the material on properties like tensile strength, yield or hardness, such as:
- Tensile strength test
- Hot yield test
- Impact test at different temperatures
- Bending test
- Flaring test
- Ring tensile test
- Ring bending test
- Ring flaring test
- Hardness test
- Spectral analysis
- Positive Material Identification (PMI) test
Non-destructive tests
Non-destructive tests are carried out to check material for faults in the surface or structure, without changing the physical condition of the material. The most common non-destructive tests are:
- Ultrasonic test
- Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE) test
- Ferrite test
- Huye test
- Eddy Current test
Inspections
Materials can be (visually) inspected before shipment. This can be performed by one of our own qualified inspectors, by the customer or by an independent third party selected by the customer.