Testing & NDT
WORLDWIDE COMPREHENSIVE TESTING FACILITIES
Howco has a very comprehensive range of materials testing services available which covers materials selection, application and performance testing as well as failure analysis.
We apply a combination of both destructive testing and non-destructive testing methods to metals to determine their potential properties, performance, strength, durability and resistance to corrosion.
Investment in the latest equipment and technology gives our customers the confidence in products we manufacture and supply.
Our wide-ranging test facilities around the world, qualified inspectors and technicians conduct mechanical, metallurgical and non-destructive testing across the whole range of products as well as offering consultancy services in these fields of expertise.
METALLURGICAL TESTS:
Grain Size. Ferrite Count. Cleanness Test. Corrosion Test. Micro Examination. Macro Examination.
MECHANICAL TESTS:
Tensile. Impact. Hardness.
WELDING TESTS:
Bend : Fillet weld fracture : Hardness : Impact : Nick-break. Macro examination in accordance with specific welding codes.
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTS:
PCN Level III consultancy. Procedure – technique sheets and scan plan writing in all disciplines. PCN Level II Operators. Phased Array Ultrasonic testing. Ultrasonic testing (UT) – Forgings / Wrought Products & the Weld sector. Magnetic particle inspection (MT). Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT). Positive material inspection (PMI). Visual Inspection (VT).
