Advanced Engineering Consultancy & Testing Laboratory
Centre for Advanced Testing, Inspection and Engineering Solutions
Metallurgical Testing Services
AECTL offers an extensive array of metallurgical services, encompassing various critical analyses and tests. Our capabilities also cover metallography, including microstructure assessment and macro testing. These services include:
- Detrimental Intermetallic Phase
- Graphite Type and Distribution in Cast Iron
- Phase Identification and Proportion
- Grain Size Measurement
- Ferrite Content Measurement
- Case Depth and Decarburisation Depth
- Coating Mass Measurement
- Coating Thickness by Microscopy
- Iron Detection on Passivated Steel
- Coating Thickness by NDT
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
- Advanced Surface Analysis
Flexible On-Site and In-Situ Testing
While the majority of our metallurgical tests traditionally require controlled laboratory environments, AECTL can also perform a number of these services on-site, including in-situ assessments carried out directly on components or structures in their operating environment. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for clients, as it can lead to significant cost savings by minimising delays and reducing operational downtime. By bringing our expertise directly to the field, AECTL ensures that critical metallurgical assessments can be conducted efficiently and without the need for prolonged interruptions in service.
Why Choose AECTL for Metallurgical Testing?
AECTL combines specialist laboratory capability with experienced engineering support. For clients seeking exceptional engineering solutions, our team brings together NATA-accredited testing and inspection capabilities with broader technical expertise under one company.
Practical Testing for Engineering Decisions
Our metallurgical testing laboratory supports material assessment, failure investigation and quality assurance across a range of engineering applications. Through targeted metallurgical lab testing, clients can gain clearer insight into material condition to support maintenance planning, quality control and informed project or asset decisions.
Discuss Your Testing Requirements
Need support with a specific material or component? Request a quote or contact AECTL to discuss your metallurgical testing requirements. Our team can also connect laboratory findings with broader engineering inspection services where required.
