The Materials Laboratory is responsible for the performance of mechanical and metalographic tests in high resistance ceramic compounds, metallic alloys and welds. With a team of specialized engineers and technicians, this laboratory is qualified by the IBQN and by INMETRO's Brazilian Testing Network since 1995.
Mechanical Tests
Metalographical Tests
Available Equipment
- Universal Traction Machine, with a capacity of up to 10.000 Kgf
- Probat Springs Test Machine, 2 scales of 400 and 2000 N
- Vickers Micro Hardness Test Machine (0,2 to 10 Kp), Zwick brand
- Rotating Sanders, Politrixes, Built-in Presses for Metalographic Samples.
- Metalographic Microscope, increasing from 50 to 800 times Versamet Union brand
- Stereo Microscope, increasing from 20 to 2000 times, with video monitor and printer for photographic documentation