Destructive Testing
“A series of methods used to establish the characteristics and properties of base metals and welds, usually by taking a sample of a base material or welded structure and subjecting it to loading until it fails.”
~ AWS.org
Mechanical Testing and Procedure Qualification
MIS offers Mechanical Testing and Welding procedure development as well as Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
- Procedure Qualification
- Provide Proof of Concept
- Procedure Development
- Develop Scan Plans
- Fabricate Calibration Blocks
- Weld the Test Coupon
- Qualification of NDT Test Procedures
- (Including Welding WPS and PQR)
Types of Testing
- Tensile Test
- Bend Testing
- Charpy Impact Testing
- Hardness Testing