Dickson Testing

Services

We offer state-of-the-art services in mechanical, metallurgical testing and chemical analysis. Our labs are equipped with top-of-the-line machines and computers and managed by qualified professionals.

Mechanical Testing

  • Tensile, -40°F to 2000°F
  • Impact - Charpy and Izod, -20°F to Room Temp
  • Laboratory Heat Treating to 2200°F
  • Fracture Toughness, -20°F to Room Temp
  • Low Cycle Fatigue to 1800°F
  • Stress Rupture, Room to 2000°F
  • Creep to 2000°F
  • Stress Corrosion
  • Hardness
  • Weld Wire Qualification
  • Conductivity

Chemical Analysis

  • X-Ray Fluorescence
  • Optical Emission Spectroscopy
  • Fusion
  • Combustion
  • Atomic Absorption

Metallurgical Testing

  • Microstructure
  • Macrostructure
  • Grain Flow
  • Decarburization
  • Alpha Case
  • Grain Size
  • Beta-Transus Determination
  • Free Ferrite
  • Micro Hardness
  • Intergranular Corrosion
  • Chemical Banding
  • Alloy Depletion
  • Intergranular Attack & Intergranular Oxidation
  • High Temperature Oxidation - H2 Porosity
  • Macro and Micro Photographs

Other Capabilities

  • Full Machine Shop in house
  • Low Stress Grind
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