Testing
Materials Testing Systems
Elkem offers a full range of wire analysis services to ensure conformance to AMS, ASTM, MIL-SPEC and customer provided specifications. All of the bare wire sourced by Elkem goes through a rigorous incoming inspection procedure in which all physical and chemical characteristics are tested and verified with supplier certifications.
We also offer testing services for materials that were supplied by third parties. Below, please reference our equipment lineup. Contact us for testing services pricing.
Mechanical Test Report
Tensile Strength
Tensile Strain
Break Strength
Elongation
Plating Thickness Report
Plating Thickness
Composition of Deposit
Visual Test Report
Adhesion Confirmation
Surface Analysis
Solder Test
FischerScope X-Ray XDLM Thickness & Composition Measuring System
- X-Ray Fluorescence measuring instrument
- Calibrated to ISO/IEC 17025
- Accuracy of +/-5%
- Calibration standards for base metals and plating finishes
- Solution Analysis for chemistry certification
Instron Model 3344 Single-Column Testing System
- 100:1 force range (load cell to 1.0% of capacity with no loss of accuracy)
- 450 lbf capacity
- Load accuracy of 0.5% of indicated load
- Full software control
- Automatic transducer recognition
- Pneumatic side action grips for repeatability
- Full CE compliance
Kocour 6000 - Coulometric Thickness Tester
- Accuracy, 98% +
- ASTM Specifications: B298 | B355 | B504
- Evaluation of Inter-metallic Layers
- Base material, shape, surface roughness, electrical or magnetic properties do not affect results. Measure anything from 0.002 mil (0,05 microns) to 2 mils (50 microns).
- Speed: 30-60 Seconds per test.
4K Optical Inspection System
- Macro Video Lens and 4K Camera/Video
- Ability to capture images of raw materials and plating tests
- Adhesion and solderability verification
- Side-by-side comparison of materials
Elkem works closely with many materials testing laboratories. If the testing requirements are outside the range of our capabilities, our pre-qualified laboratory partners can provide the specific testing procedures required by your specification.