At Böhler-Uddeholm Thermo-Tech, we understand that it is not always practical for our customers to maintain a full service in-house laboratory. We provide these services to our customers. We are part of the largest tool steel organization in the world and as such, can draw upon the global resources of our organization with over 300 years of tool steel application expertise. Our lab is here to help customers identify issues with their tooling with the aim of prolonging tool life through consultation and accurate identification of failure mechanisms.
Metallurgical Testing and Evaluation
- Hardness testing, normal and superficial scales
- Micro-hardness testing
- Case depth profile
- Cleanliness rating according to ASTM E-45
- Macrostructural evaluation (ASTM E-381)
- Industry Specific testing
- Initial material capability testing according to NADCA 207-2006
- Evaluation of heat treated structures according to NP 2080
Microstructural Analysis
- Grain size (ASTM E-112)
- Image analysis
- Case depth (metallographic methods)
- General Microstructural characterization
Böhler-Uddeholm Thermo-Tech is AS 9100 / ISO 9001:2000 certified.
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