Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research (WMT&R) Ltd offers a range of standard and special one-off testing services for customers in the automotive, aerospace, nuclear, offshore and medical industries. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable us to mechanically or chemically test almost any material in virtually any shape or form, and as one of the largest independent testing companies in Europe, we’re also able to provide a range of more specialised services in specific areas such as surface engineering technology, bonding, and corrosion. Due to high demand, WMT&R Ltd was able to double its testing capacity within the first year of operation, and we continue to expand our testing facilities to cater for an even wider customer base. We’re now able to offer excellent metallographic support, pneumatic coating, adhesion testing, chemical analysis, and also Lockheed testing - all alongside our highly popular mechanical testing services that we have run since 2003. We also operate a fully equipped CNC machine shop that enables production of test specimens onsite. Despite our rapid growth, we have never lost sight of what's important - the quality of our services are still second to none, and our levels of customer support and attention are unrivalled anywhere in the industry. So for outstanding mechanical and chemical testing and analysis services, visit www.wmtr.co.uk . If you would like to discuss your requirement with one of our experts, please get in touch on 01295 261211.
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WMT&R Ltd utilises the very latest spectrometer technology for increased analysis speed, greater elemental range and improved sensitivity. Spectroscopy techniques are used for testing atomic absorption, optional emission and ICP. If you would like to find out more about our chemical testing capabilities, please visit the WMT&R website or give us a call on 01295 261211 to discuss your individual chemical testing requirements.
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With expertise in mechanical testing, metallography, corrosion testing, chemical analysis and failure analysis, WMT&R Ltd are able to offer specialist testing and research facilities for a wide variety of composite materials, including ferrous and non ferrous alloys, thermoset polymers, thermoplastics, adhesives, glass and carbon fibres. Our team of fully trained, BSSM-qualified engineers are able to carry out compression testing, ILSS testing, IPS testing, tensile testing, and a wide variety of other testing procedures. You can find out exactly which testing services we are able to offer by visiting www.wmtr.co.uk.
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Our stress and corrosion testing capabilities extend to 13 frames with the capacity to load up to 1300 constant strain specimens. We are able to customise fixtures and test set-up to meet the individual requirements of each customer. Testing procedures include:
Exfoliation
C-Ring
Bent Beam
Alternate Salt Water Immersion
SCC of High Strength Aluminium Aloys
Direct Tension
Intergranular Corrosion to ASTM G28 & A262
Harshaw Environmental Testing
Environmental simulation includes salt spraying and humidity testing.
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WMR&R Ltd are able to offer a variety of heat treatment services using a range of programmable high temperature ovens and furnaces. The heat treatment process is applied to metallic components in order to improve material properties. Examples of heat treatments include:
Alloyed Aluminium Sheet : Soft Annealing (400 °C to 450°C), Recovery by Annealing (300°C to 400°C), Solution Heat Treatment (470°C to 550°C), Elevated-Temperature Age Hardening (120°C to 200°C).
Steel and Titanium : Stress-Free Annealing and Straightening at 600°C.
Parts and components may be heat treated with a maximum temperature of 1000 °C. You can find out more about oven sizes and heat treatment capabilities on the WMT&R website.
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WMT&R Ltd are able to conduct fatigue testing on a range of materials using machines that are capable of forces as little as 50N and as large as 1MN. We have a range of servo-hydraulic test frames that may be operated in load, strain or position control. Our test engineers have considerable experience working with a range of materials at both ambient and elevated temperatures up to and occasionally in excess of 1000 °C. Fatigue testing procedures include standard high and low cycle axial fatigue, staircase fatigue, FCGR, and also component testing using loads from 50N to 1MN. A full range of fixtures and grips are used to accommodate components of various shapes and sizes.
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Our onsite machine shop has become a key part of the WMT&R service package. We operate state-of-the-art CNC machining centres that allow us to produce test specimens that comply with the tight tolerances demanded by our customers. The machine shop is fully equipped with CNC mills and lathes, as well as various manual and automatic mills. Operating our modern machinery is a team of dedicated machinists with considerable experience working in tool rooms and manufacturing facilities. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
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WMT&R undertakes tension and compression testing on an impressive array of modern machines with capacities ranging from 0.01kg to 453,500kg. Strain ranges vary from 50% for cryogenic and room temperatures and 30% for elevated temperatures with speeds up to 500mm per minute. Tension and compression tests may be conducted in various atmospheres, including vacuum, argon, open air and liquid medium. State-of-the-art testing software enables us to run tests at various strain rates, load ranges, crosshead speeds and strain ranges, depending on your preferences.
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WMT&R Ltd has a range of niche capabilities which are supported by strategic partnerships across industry and academia. Our relationships with key clients such as Innoval Technology, NDT Services Ltd and a number of British Universities enables us to offer more specialised testing and research services for customers who require them. Get in touch with the WMT&R team on 01295 261211 if you would like to find out more about our specialist testing capabilities.
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http://www.wmtr.co.uk
