Metallurgy
group is actively involved in research and development in the areas of
process modeling and failure analysis apart from a variety of other
testing and consultancy services.
R&D Services
Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of metallurgical processes
Mechano chemical activation of minerals and materials
Failure analysis of industrial components
Consultancy projects in the areas of metallurgy and material science
Testing Service
Testing hardness of materials on Vickers, Brinell and Rockwell scales
Certification of hardness test blocks using Rockwell and Vickers
hardness tester
Micro and macro hardness testing of metals and alloys
Microscopic characterization of materials
Contact angle and surface tension measurements for solids.
Assistance to Dept. of Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
in providing expert opinion on metallurgical import consignments at
the ports of Chennai, Pondicherry and Tuticorin
Calibration Services
Verification of hardness testing machines
Calibration of Vickers & Rockwell test blocks
Major facilities
Leica DMLM Metallurgical Microscope with MPS 30 PHOTO AUTOMAT
Leica Qwin Image Analyzer
Leica VMHTMOT Microhardness tester
Complete range of metallographic sample preparation equipment
Digital Rockwell test machine (INDENTEC 2002, UK)
Digital Vickers test machine (INDENTEC 2002, UK)
The tiles testing section of NML-MC has the
facilities for testing and evaluation of cement tiles,
ceramic tiles, concrete pavement blocks, concrete cubes,
granites, marbles etc. as per Indian Standards
Testing services
Abrasion resistance
Water absorption
Flexural strength
Compressive strength
Flatness
Bulk density
Apparent porosity
Apparent specific gravity
