R&D and Testing

Material performance is earned in the lab. We develop grades, prove processes and verify every property that matters for your application.

Development loop

How we engineer a grade

Powder & formulation

Control α/β ratio, sintering aids and particle size for the target property window.

Forming

Select press / cast / injection route to match geometry and green density.

Sintering

GPS / HIP to reach full density with refined grain structure.

Characterize

Test density, phase, strength, toughness, microstructure and thermal behavior.

Test methods

What we measure, and how

PropertyTechniqueStandard (typical)
DensityArchimedesISO 18754
Phase compositionX-ray diffraction (XRD)
Microstructure / grain sizeScanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Flexural strength3-pt / 4-pt bendingISO 14704
HardnessVickers (HV)ISO 14705
Fracture toughness K₁CSEPB / indentationISO 23146
Thermal expansionDilatometry
Thermal conductivityLaser flash (LFA)
ReliabilityWeibull statistics
Reliability first

Weibull, not just averages

A single strength number hides scatter. We run statistically sized sample sets and report the Weibull modulus so you can predict failure probability at your design stress — essential for bearings, turbines and medical parts.

  • Batch COAProvided on request
  • TraceabilityLot-level
  • Custom testsPer application

Need a test report for your qualification?

We support customer audits, PPAP and custom characterization programs.

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