Metals Testing Capabilities at Target Steel Industries
At Target Steel Industries, our metals testing services ensure your materials meet the highest quality and performance standards. With an A2LA accredited in-house testing laboratory, decades of experience, and a dedicated sample pickup service, we provide comprehensive testing solutions tailored to your needs. From hardness and physical properties to coating weight and formability, our expert team delivers precise, reliable results every time.
Our Metals Testing Capabilities
A2LA Accredited In-House Laboratory:
Location: Integrated across our network, with primary operations at our headquarters.Contact: (734) 789-9700
Accreditation: A2LA certification ensures compliance with rigorous international standards.
Experience: Years of expertise in steel and metal testing, backed by a skilled team of metallurgical professionals.
Testing Services
Rockwell Hardness Testing:
- Capabilities: Testing on 6 scales (e.g., HRA, HRB, HRC, HRD, HRE, HRF) for a full range of material hardness assessments.- Applications: Ensures material strength and durability across steel grades.
ASTM, JIS & DIN YTE Physical Testing:
- Capabilities: Yield, tensile, and elongation (YTE) testing per ASTM, JIS, and DIN standards.- Applications: Verifies mechanical properties for manufacturing and quality control.
R-Val & N-Val Testing:
- Capabilities: Measures strain hardening exponent (n-value) and plastic strain ratio (r-value).- Applications: Critical for assessing formability in stamping and forming processes.
ASTM Coating Weight Testing:
- Capabilities: Evaluates coating thickness and weight per ASTM standards.- Applications: Ensures compliance for coated steels (e.g., galvanized, galvannealed).
Bend Testing:
- Capabilities: Assesses ductility and resistance to cracking under bending stress.- Applications: Validates material performance for fabrication and structural use.
Sample Pickup Service:
Lab Ford Ranger Truck:
- Features: A dedicated truck for sample collection, making daily runs to your facility.- Benefits: Fast, convenient pickup eliminates delays, ensuring rapid testing turnaround.
- Coverage: Services all Target Steel locations and customer sites within our operational region (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and beyond).
Why Choose Us for Metals Testing?
- A2LA Accreditation: Our in-house lab meets stringent quality standards, providing certified, trustworthy results.
- Comprehensive Testing Suite: From Rockwell Hardness on 6 scales to ASTM coating weight and bend testing, we cover all critical material properties.
- Expertise You Can Trust: Decades of experience and specialized knowledge in steel testing ensure accuracy and insight.
- Convenient Sample Pickup: Our lab Ford Ranger truck runs daily, bringing your samples directly to our lab for swift processing.
- Integrated Solutions: Pair our testing services with our slitting, blanking, and logistics capabilities for a seamless supply chain experience.
Contact Us
Ready to ensure your metals meet the highest standards? Contact our headquarters at (734) 789-9700 to discuss your testing needs or schedule a sample pickup with our lab Ford Ranger truck. Let Target Steel Industries be your trusted partner in precision metals testing.Or reach out to our Lab Supervisor : John Savine : 734-789-9643 : jsavine@targetsteel.net for pricing and inquiries.