Testing and Inspection Services at Hexagon Metals
At Hexagon Metals, we ensure every casting, forging, and machined component meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
Our comprehensive testing and inspection capabilities are designed to verify material integrity, mechanical strength, and dimensional accuracy—ensuring reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.
Our Testing and Inspection Services
We work according to ASTM, ISO, ASME, and industry specific quality standards. All tests are conducted by trained technicians using advanced equipment to guarantee trustworthy, repeatable results.
Chemical Testing
Our chemical analysis services verify the exact material composition of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
What We Check: Elemental composition (C, Mn, Si, Cr, Ni, Mo, etc.), Conformance to ASTM/ASME specifications, Heat wise verification of alloys etc.
Applications: Material grade verification before production, Incoming raw material inspection, Certification for castings, forgings, and machined parts etc.
Industries Served: Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Heavy Equipment, Power Generation, Foundry and Metallurgical Industries etc.
Materials Tested: Steel and stainless steel, Aluminum alloys, Copper and brass alloys, Nickel and high temperature alloys.
Mechanical Testing
We provide a full range of mechanical tests to evaluate material strength, durability, and resistance under real-world loads.
Hardness Testing
Hardness testing measures resistance to indentation to determine material wear resistance and strength.
Hardness Methods: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers etc.
Applications: Heat treatment verification, Castings and forgings quality evaluation, Wear resistant component testing etc.
Industries: Mining & Construction, Automotive Components, Industrial Machinery etc.
Tensile Testing
Tensile testing determines the material’s strength, ductility, and elongation.
What We Measure: Yield Strength, Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Elongation %, Reduction of Area etc.
Applications: Structural components, Pressure equipment, Aerospace and automotive safety parts etc.
Industries: Aerospace, Pressure Vessel & Boiler, Transportation & Rail etc.
Charpy and Izod Impact Toughness Testing
Charpy and Izod Impact Toughness Testing evaluates the material’s resistance to sudden impact loads at different temperatures.
Applications: Cryogenic applications, Offshore drilling components, Heavy machinery parts etc.
Industries: Oil and Gas, Marine and Offshore, Heavy Equipment etc.
Radiographic (X-Ray) Inspection
Radiographic testing (RT) detects internal defects in castings, welds, and critical components using X-ray imaging.
Defects Identified: Porosity, Shrinkage cavities, Cracks, Inclusions, Weld defects etc.
Applications: High pressure castings, Structural safety components etc.
Industries: Aerospace, Oil and Gas Pipeline, Automotive Safety and Braking Systems etc.
Liquid Penetrant Testing (Dye and Fluorescent)
A non-destructive examination used to detect surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials.
Defects Detected: Cracks, Porosity, Surface defects on castings and machined parts etc.
Applications: Weld inspection, Surface quality evaluations, Aerospace components etc.
Industries: Aviation & Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing and Fabrication etc.
Materials Tested: Aluminum, stainless steel, Nickel alloys, Non ferrous metals etc.
Ultrasonic Inspection (UT)
Ultrasonic testing identifies internal discontinuities using high frequency sound waves.
Defects Detected: Internal cracks, Laminations, Voids and inclusions etc.
Applications: Heavy forgings, Large steel plates, Structural components etc.
Industries: Power Generation, Rail and Transportation, Heavy Engineering etc.
Materials Tested: Steel and alloy steel, Forgings, Thick section castings etc.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI / MT)
MPI detects surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
Defects Detected: Cracks, Seams, Laps, Weld defects etc.
Applications: Shafts, gears, axles, Heavy duty forged parts, High stress machinery components etc.
Industries: Automotive, Industrial Machinery, Oilfield Equipment etc.
Materials Tested: Carbon steel, Alloy steels, Iron castings etc.
Why Clients Trust Hexagon Metals for Quality Assurance
Comprehensive NDT and mechanical testing under one roof
Certified laboratory technicians
Compliance with ASTM, ASME, AISI, ISO standards
Reliable documentation and test certificates
Fast turnaround and high accuracy
Suitable for castings, forgings, and machined components
We ensure every part meets the durability and performance standards required for critical industries.
