Mechanics and metallurgical characterization | Eurailtest

Designing, developing, qualifying and conducting expert appraisals on a wide variety of metal parts.

Tests objectives

Perform services related to the life cycle of a metal part or component (all types of bearings and springs, engine and drive train components, couplers, etc.)
Assist in the development of specifications
Assist in the finalisation process
Qualify parts or components according to technical requirements or specifications
Analyze failure during the life of the part or component
De-specialize
Assess life potential
Perform expert legal analyses

Tests facilities

Tools used to characterize materials and their heat treatment: tension/compression and hardness testing machines, pendulum, optical microscopes, etc.
Scanning electron microscope
Roughness tester
Portable diffractometer to assess residual stresses and residual austenite

Testing norms

According to the part or component to be tested

Pieces ou organes métalliques

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Our references

CASTOLIN
COLAS RAIL
EUROTUNNEL
RATP
THI (THALYS)

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