Laboratory Services

At TSS, we operate a fully equipped Thermal Spray Metallurgical Laboratory dedicated to coating development, process optimization, and quality assurance. Our in-house lab enables us to analyze coating performance in detail, ensuring every application delivers the highest standards of reliability and durability.

Capabilities & Equipment

Our laboratory supports comprehensive testing and analysis, including:

- Sample preparation: Cutting, polishing, and re-polishing for precise metallographic evaluation
- Microstructure analysis: 2D porosity, thickness, dimensional accuracy, and interface contamination
- Microscopy with image analysis for detailed structural insights

Hardness testing: Vickers and Rockwell methods
Bond strength testing: Tensile bond strength in accordance with ISO DIN 582
Apparent density measurements
Surface roughness analysis: Ra, Rz, Rq, and other parameters
Surface roughness measuring equipment for accurate characterization
Wear testing: Rubber Wheel Wear Test for abrasion resistance

Value for Customers

Through these advanced laboratory services, TSS provides:

Assurance of coating quality and consistency
In-depth understanding of coating performance under real-world conditions
Data-driven insights for improving durability, wear resistance, and efficiency
Support in R&D and process development for innovative applications

Our lab ensures that every thermal spray coating produced by TSS meets the strictest requirements of industries such as aerospace, energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing.

Laboratory Services