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. Elkem performs incoming inspection on sourced bare wire to verify applicable physical, dimensional and material requirements against customer specifications and 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 Analysis Report
Plating Thickness
Composition of Deposit
Visual Test Report
Adhesion Confirmation
Surface Analysis
Solder Test
Continuous Investment in Quality Control
Our current QC platform reflects a multi-stage investment in inspection and testing technology, supporting increasingly precise evaluation of plated wire products and process performance.
FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDVµ Thickness & Composition Measuring System
Advanced XRF analysis for very small features and thin coating systems
- Measurement spot sizes down to 10 µm
- High-precision coating thickness measurement
- Material composition analysis
- Analysis of thin and complex multilayer coatings
- Silicon Drift Detector for enhanced precision on thin deposits
- Polycapillary optics for high-intensity measurement on very small areas
- 3× optical zoom for precise sample positioning
- Programmable stage for repeatable and automated measurements
- Non-destructive XRF analysis
- Well suited for fine wire, small contacts and other miniature plated features
FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDLM Thickness & Composition Measuring System
Production-focused XRF inspection for plated wire and components
- Non-destructive coating thickness measurement
- Material composition analysis
- Microfocus X-ray tube
- 4-position aperture changer
- 3-position primary filter changer
- Proportional counter detector
- Variable measuring distance
- Well suited for repeated inspection of small plated parts and wire products
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
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.