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We offer a broad range of material and product tests, from standardised methods to fully tailored approaches. All tests are performed by experienced specialists in accredited conditions. Use the filters or search below to find the test you need.
The TQC MACHU test chamber used for accelerated corrosion testing of coated aluminium

MACHU test

Evaluate coating corrosion resistance under accelerated, realistic exposure conditions.
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A lab technician inspects coated metal test panels loaded on the rack inside an open Q-Fog salt spray chamber

Salt spray test

Prove your product's corrosion resistance and protect your reputation from premature rust or coating failure.
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Close-up of a textured metal surface showing fine wear patterns

Taber abraser test

Assess wear resistance to predict surface durability under repeated abrasion.
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A lab technician inspects test panels with a handheld measuring device inside a QUV weathering chamber

UV weathering test

Predict long-term outdoor durability by simulating sunlight and environmental exposure.
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Entrance to the large climatic test chamber with a Siemens transformer positioned inside for testing

Large & Mobile Climate Chamber

Validate complete systems and heavy machinery under real, extreme climate conditions, at our unique large-scale facility or on-site anywhere in the world.
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A material expert examines a metal sample through a stereomicroscope fitted with a digital camera for macrographic imaging

Macrography

Reveal internal structures and defects to verify material quality and processing.
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A Keyence VHX digital microscope measures a weld cross-section on a metal fixture, with the colour-coded profile shown on screen

Micro metrology

Reveal microscopic dimensions with confidence to secure quality, functionality, and compliance at the smallest scale.
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A material expert examines a metal sample's microstructure through an Olympus BX53M microscope, with the micrograph displayed on screen

Micrography/Metallography

Examine microstructures in detail to understand material quality and processing history.
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Pink penetrant bleeding through white developer reveals a surface crack on a ribbed metal profile

Red-white penetrant test

Detect surface-breaking defects quickly to prevent cracks from becoming failures.
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Close-up of a portable Stresstech X-ray diffraction sensor used for residual stress measurement, with a radiation warning label

Residual stress measurement

Measure residual stresses directly on your real part, on-site or in the lab, to prevent distortion, cracking, and premature failure.
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