Capabilities

Metallurgical Analysis

Advanced metallurgical analysis to validate coating performance, ensure quality, and optimize thermal spray outcomes.

Metallurgist examining a coating cross-section under a microscope

Coating Characterization

APS Materials performs precise analysis of coating properties, including porosity, roughness, pore size, thickness, and uniformity. We also evaluate microstructural features such as unmelted particles and bonding to ensure coatings meet exact specifications with consistent quality.

Preparing a metallographic sample for coating analysis

Mechanical Testing & Validation

We verify coating performance through mechanical testing, including adhesion and tensile strength. This data-driven approach strengthens process control, reduces variability, and ensures reliable performance in demanding applications.

Tensile adhesion test fixture in a universal testing machine

Process Refinement with GE-Certified Expertise

Our metallurgical analysis is integral to refining coating processes that deliver consistent, high-quality results aligned with customer requirements. Led by a GE-certified lab team, we tie coating characteristics directly to process parameters—enabling targeted adjustments that improve performance while maintaining the strict quality standards that define our operations.

Lab technician running a coating bond strength test

Insight Through Analysis

Contact our team to learn more about how our comprehensive metallurgical evaluation and testing supports our thermal spray capabilities.

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