Abrasion Testing
Accelerated Life Testing
Chemistry Laboratory
Computer Modeling
Salt Spray Testing
Density
Electrical Properties
Electron Microscopy
Experimental Foundry
Failure Analysis
Hardness Laboratory
Heat Treatment Studies
Light Microscopy
Lubrication Testing
Machine Shop
Materials Databases
Mechanical Testing
Metallography
Paint & Coatings
Product Testing
Rolling Mill
Thermal Testing
HEAT TREATMENT STUDIES
Touchstone’s broad heat treatment capabilities are supported by the entire laboratory including metallography, mechanical testing, chemistry and electron microscopy laboratories.
Touchstone is well equipped to perform heat treatment studies in virtually any material system.
Studies have been performed for steel companies and aluminum companies with the goal of improving properties as well as improving manufacturing efficiencies and cost reduction. Carbon based products have been optimized through calcining and graphitization studies. Polymer systems have been studied with respect to changing properties with various environmental exposures including heat.
The following list provides an overview of Touchstone’s capabilities in heat treatment: