Mechanical & Destructive Weld Testing | Bend, Tensile & Macro Etch Lab

Advanced Weldtec, Inc.

Mechanical & Destructive Testing (Lab Services)

Fast results. Accurate testing.

Our lab performs bend tests, tensile tests, macro etching, and fillet breaks, plus full visual inspection and reporting for welder certifications and welding procedure qualifications (PQRs).

Lab Services Include

Our lab provides a full range of mechanical and destructive testing services to verify weld quality and support welder certifications and welding procedure qualifications. Each test is performed to applicable industry standards with clear documentation and reporting.

Bend Testing

Evaluates weld ductility and integrity by bending welded specimens to identify cracks or internal defects.

Tensile Testing

Measures the strength of welded materials by pulling specimens until failure under controlled laboratory conditions.

Macroetch

Reveals weld penetration and internal structure by polishing and etching a cross section of the weld.

Fillet Break Testing

Evaluates fillet weld quality by breaking the weld to examine penetration, fusion, and internal discontinuities.

Visual Inspection

Performs detailed visual examination of welds and test specimens to verify compliance with applicable welding codes.

Specimen Preparation

Machining and preparing welded coupons to required dimensions for accurate mechanical and destructive testing.

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