Testing and Analysis Laboratory

Mechanical

Chemical

Metallographic

Corrosion

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

The Company

Established in Quinzano di Sumirago (Varese), the company was founded in 2013; dynamism and reliability make it a specialist in the supply of testing and analysis for the industry field. We provide on time and complete solutions thanks to the technical expertise of our staff and to the technology of innovative machinery and plant. Our Customers can rely on:

• Trustworthiness

• Competence

• Accuracy

• Punctuality

• Independence

• Confidentiality

• Dedicated pick-up services for the materials to be tested

The Laboratory

I-TT Lab carries out DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (DT) of metallic materials, particularly on steels, in order to define, analyse, evaluate and verify their chemical-physical properties and mechanical characteristics. Our technical staff is able to assist the Customer in:

• The interpretation of the standards and technical specifications, in order to define the requested tests and evaluate the acceptability of the results

• The optimization of heat treatment cycles

• Carrying out Failure analysis

• Giving advice in the field of parent metals metallurgy and welding

I-TT operates mainly in the following areas:

• Closed and open die forging

• Oil & Gas

• Massive Heat Treatments

The Laboratory, endorsing the entrepreneurial attitude of the Managment, constantly implements its equipment

in order to satisfy its Clients’ requirements the best.

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

Impact Test

• Charpy according to ASTM and ISO EN

Mechanical Tests

Tensile Test

• Tension and compression testing at room temperature on standard specimens and on components

• Elevated temperature tension test (up to 900°C)

• Shear Test

Bend Test

• Guided Bend Test

Hardness Test

• Rockwell hardness test

• Vickers hardness test

• Brinell hardness test

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

Chemical analyses

Quantometric Analysis

• Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry

Corrosion Tests

Corrosion • Pitting Corrosion Test (ASTM G48)

• Intergranular Corrosion Test (ASTM A262) Huey, Strauss

• Intergranular Corrosion Test (ASTM G28)

• HIC - Hydrogen-Induced Cracking test (NACE TM 0284)

• SSC - Sulfide Stress Cracking in H2S environment (NACE TM 0316 + NACE TM 0177)

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

Metallographic Examinations

Macro • Macrographic examination

Micro • Micrographic examination to asses the

microstructure

• Second phase constituent content analysis (manual and automatic count)

• Grain size determination

• Non-metallic inclusion content of steel determination

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

UNI EN ISO 17025 Accreditation

I-TT Lab has obtained the accreditation according to UNI CEI EN

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for chemical analysis, mechanical tests,

metallographic examinations and corrosion tests.

The updated list of accredited tests is available on the ACCREDIA website: www.accredia.it

Meaning of the ACCREDIA acceditation:

I-TT Lab srl is able to provide the Customer reliable data obtained with internationally recognized methods.

The accreditation demonstrates the quality level of I-TT Lab Srl laboratory, verifying its management system and technical expertise with reference to the regulatory requirements to perform the testing.

Accreditation is guarantee of:

- Impartiality - Indipendence - Correctness - Competence

ACCREDIA is the Italian corporate body competent to grant or to revoke the accreditation to national level of the testing laboratories.

I-TT Lab operates in the accreditation system, which means that there is an agreement between the accreditation body and the laboratory regulating the use of the Accredia mark.

In order to take advantage of the accreditation, I-TT Lab Srl respects the rules defined by the UNI EN ISO / IEC 17025 and by the accreditation regulations issued by Accredia. The participation of Accredia in the MLA mutual recognition accords ensures uniformity to operate in compliance with the regulations of the signatory members: hence the test reports issued by I-TT Lab Srl with the Accredia mark are internationally recognized and accepted.

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

Tests List:

MECHANICAL TESTS

Room and elevated temperature tension test ASTM A370 - E8 – E21 ISO 6892-1 6892-2

Impact Test max capacity 450J and -196°C ASTM E23 ISO 148

Hardness: HB, HRC, HV ASTM E10 – E 18 – E92 ISO 6506 – 6507 - 6508

Shear Test of Cladding ASTM A264

CHEMICAL ANALYSES

Spark Atomic Emission Spectrometry ASTM E415 - E1086

METALLOGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONS

Macrography ASTM E340 UNI 3138

Micrography ASTM E3+E407 UNI 3137

Grain size determination ASTM E112 UNI EN ISO 643

Inclusion content of steel determination ASTM E45 ISO 4967

Second phase constituent content analysis ASTM E562 - E1245

CORROSION TESTS

Intergranular attack susceptibility ASTM A262 Practice A, B, C, E

Intergranular corrosion ASTM G28 Practice A, B

Pitting resistance ASTM G48 Practice A, B, C, E

Detecting Intermetallic Phase in Duplex Stainless Steels

ASTM A923 Method A, B, C

Hydrogen-Induced Cracking test (HIC) NACE TM 0284

Sulfide Stress Cracking in H2S environment (SSC) NACE TM 0316 + NACE TM 0177

I-TT Lab Mechanical, chemical, metallographic and corrosion testing and analysis laboratory

Where We Are:

A few minutes far from A8 highway, Milano Varese. Exit at Solbiate Arno and follow the signs for Quinzano di Sumirago - Via del Saliccio, 8. Just 15 km far from the international Airport of Milan Malpensa.

Contacting us:

I-TT Lab srl

Via del Saliccio, 8

21040 Sumirago (VA) - Italy

Tel. 0331/270111

Fax 0331/907127

Mail: info@i-ttlab.com