Applications

PMI

Whether the need is quality control, sorting of scrap material, or even failure analysis, verification of metal alloy grade and composition is crucial to the success of many businesses. Because specifications for materials used in industry are increasingly more specific, and a wider variety of alloys that are indistinguishable to the eye are being used, the need for PMI testing is steadily increasing. Today, many major oil companies require that every pipe, flange, connector, valve and welding seam in critical parts of the plant be measured to verify that materials match engineering specifications. Global sourcing is another factor escalating the need for PMI. Buyers and suppliers now operate in a worldwide market, making it vital that verification of materials is obtained. Improper analysis could lead to a faulty final product and potentially injure users.

Ferritscope Testing

Increasingly, chemical and petrochemical  industries use duplex steel. A ferrite deficiency in the weld beam may lead to cracks under the influence of tension or vibration. However, when welding duplex steel, it is easy to bring the ferrite content in the welding area to unfavourable values. Only a measurement on site can ensure that the processing steps did not change in the optimal ferrite content resulting in a decrease of the mechanical or corrosion resistant properties.

Mechanical Testing

PMI Just In Case, supported by the vast experience of MIS Testing, can arrange to provide a full metallurgical preparation / examination including surface replication. MIS Testing has multi site UKAS accreditation covering the Consett, Livingston and Manchester facilities. They are a major force in the UK testing market with degree qualified metallurgists and over 30 years experience in metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemistry, pressure testing, coatings, fracture mechanics, corrosion testing and other areas of material testing.