Materials laboratory for metallic components

In our accredited laboratory we offer comprehensive solutions for quality assurance and failure analysis of metallic components. Taking into account the manufacture, design and stress of the metal, we can advise you on the right scope of analysis for your issue.

In our tests, we can take into account factors such as corrosion resistance, environmental influences, material characteristics, surface properties and OEM specifications.

Corrosion testing

constant salt spray test (NSS, CASS, AASS and other solutions)
corrosion change test
filiform test

environmental simulation

temperature resistance test from -70°C to +250°C
Climate resistance test
from -70°C to +180°C and from 10% to 99% relative humidity,
with ramps up to 5K per minute
Thermal shock test
Sun simulation test from 1m³ to 14 m³ chamber volume
if necessary incl. test box
if necessary incl. sample chamber

Metallography

As a central component in materials testing, metallographic examinations comprise the characterization and the qualitative as well as quantitative description of the microstructure of metallic materials using microscopic techniques. Metallographic testing is used in particular for failure and damage analysis, but also routinely for quality assurance.

metallographic preparation and microstructure evaluation
hardness testing (Vickers and Rockwell hardness
inclusions, precipitations, pore analysis, microporosity
characterization of welded joints
characterization of fracture surfaces
Characterization / thickness of coatings

Testing of complete OEM specifications

Mercedes Benz (e.g. DBL 7381, DBL 8465, DBL 9441,...)
Volkswagen / Audi (e.g. TL 182, Tl 874, TL 212...)
BMW (e.g. GS 90011,..)
Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Renault, Suzuki , Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo

Surface resistance testing

Chemical resistance testing
Determination of the soiling or cleaning behavior
Abrasion, scratch and friction tests (Abrex, Taber, Crockmeter)
Cross and cross-cut testing
Stone chip test
Steam or pressurized water jet test
Washing line test

Comprehensive catalog of services

All services and all standards according to which we test can be found in our service catalog.

Our laboratories are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and have decades of experience in the automotive sector. As part of the globally active SGS network of experts, we provide services for the international automotive industry.

The SGS Automotive Testhouse is listed with all well-known automotive manufacturers, and offers coverage of complete test programs according to delivery specifications.

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Akkreditierung: Automotive Testhouse Herten (D-PL-14115-02-11)

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Leistungsverzeichnis Interior & Exterior Testing: Automotive Testhouse Herten (gültig ab 2021)

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