"505" specimen pulled to destruction (Tensile Strength)
Mechanical / Destructive Testing
ABC Testing Incorporated offers several types of destructive tests to aid in welding procedure qualifications. These tests can also be used to test design integrity by loading a part and taking it to failure. It also is verification that engineering has chosen the correct material and processing to fabricate reliable products for the application in question. Non-Destructive Testing like Salt Spray testing is used to determine corrosion resistance by accelerating corrosion. Hardness Testing is a quick test to determine if heat treatment of in service us has affected the Mechanical Properties of a material.
- Bend Testing - used in welder/welding procedure qualification. Tests weld ductility.
- Tensile Testing - used in welding procedure qualification, material properties testing. Tests strength and ductility. (Up to 120,000 pound load capability)
- Charpy Impact Testing - used in welding procedure qualification. Tests materials resistance to a shock load at lowered temperature. Used widely in welding procedures to be used for bridge work or cryogenic plants. (down to - 40o C standard)
- Hardness Testing- used to verify heat treatment was done properly. (Brinell, Rockwell and Superficial)
- Salt Spray Testing - used to determine corrosion resistance