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Material Consultancy

Product and component performance depends on the right materials for the job.

Experts at the Precision Technologies CIC provide analysis and advice on materials selection, application and performance via a range of consultancy activities, including:

Materials Selection
Criteria and analysis for materials selection to suit application, with proven expertise in:

  • Metals
  • Polymers
  • Ceramics

Chemical Analysis

  • Conformance with specification
  • Determination of trace elements
  • Surface analysis of contaminants

Mechanical Testing

  • Tensile testing
  • Izod and Charpy testing
  • Hardness and Microhardness testing

Failure Analysis

  • Cause of failure
  • Advice to prevent re-occurrence
  • Failure prevention

Coatings and Surface Engineering
Criteria and analysis of coatings to suit application.

Corrosion Advice

  • Selection of materials for use in corrosive environments.
  • Examination and analysis of corroded specimens.

Microscopy Service

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Optical Microscopy
  • EDX analysis

Expert Witness Service

Guaranteed Impartiality
The Precision Technologies CIC has no commercial arrangements with any materials, coatings or service supplier.  Our advice is 100% impartial – guaranteed.

 
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