STANDARD ANALYSIS
Performed in the laboratory, the standard analysis of water and chemicals used in the processes include the measurement of PH, conductivity, oxide and coating thickness. Various other chemical analyses are carried out and the total, dissolved and suspended solids in process waters are also identified.
Furthermore, daily checks are carried out on the condensate of the sprayed solution analysing its quantity, the result of the analysis, the pH and the amount of salt present in the solution.
In addition to these daily checks, various types of analysis of water and chemicals used in the processes are carried out.
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
TABER TEST
Using state-of-the-art equipment, the Taber test simulates the wear and tear of hard sulphuric anodising. Sample parts, which go through the same process as the production parts, are placed on a rotary platform that simulates a rub-wear action.
SALT SPRAY CHAMBER
A climatic chamber maintains the environment at a controlled temperature and humidity and simulates a brackish saline environment. The parts treated are sprayed with a solution of salt and water for a period of time in order to maximise the corrosion process
PROCESS TANKS SOLUTIONS ANALYSIS
Etching of aluminium and its alloys in the degreasing tank
Attack speed of aluminium and its alloys in the pickling tank
Intergranular corrosion attack and boundary grain pitting corrosion test for the degreasing of aluminium and its alloys in accordance with specification ASTM E 3-01
Etching rate of titanium and its alloys in the pickling tank
Intergranular corrosion attack and boundary grain pitting corrosion test for acid pickling tank of aluminium and its alloys
Hydrogen absorption of titanium and its alloys in the pickling tank in accordance with ASTM e 1447
PROCESS VALIDATION TESTS
- PROCESS VALIDATION TEST OF CHROMIC ANODIC OXIDATION
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- visual inspection
- anodic coating and dry film thickness test in accordance with ASTM-B-244 and ASTM D7091
- coating keight test in accordance with ASTM-B-137
- loss of absorptive power after sealing test in accordance with ISO 2143
- corrosion test in salt spray apparatus test in accordance with ASTM-B-117
- adhesion tests in accordance with specification FED-STD-141 and ASTM-D-3359
- dustiness and anodic coating adhesion and pulverulence
- PROCESS VALIDATION TESTS OF SULPHURIC ANODIC OXIDATION
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- visual inspection
- anodic coating and dry film thickness test in accordance with ASTM-B-244 and ASTM D7091
- coating keight test in accordance with ASTM-B-137
- loss of absorptive power after sealing test in accordance with ISO 2143
- corrosion test in salt spray apparatus test in accordance with ASTM-B-117
- adhesion tests test in accordance with specification FED-STD-141 and ASTM-D-3359
- PROCESS VALIDATION TEST OF HARD SULPHURIC ANODIC OXIDATION
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- visual inspection
- thickness of oxide coating test
- coating keight test in accordance with ASTM-B-137
- Taber test (resistance to abrasion)
- corrosion test in salt spray apparatus test in accordance with ASTM-B-117
- PROCESS VALIDATION TESTS OF CHEMICAL CHROMATE CONVERSION ALODINE 1200S
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- visual inspection
- coating dustiness and coating adhesion test
- coating keight test
- corrosion test in salt spray apparatus test
- adhesion tests test
- coating thickness test
- PROCESS VALIDATION TEST FOR PASSIVATION OF STAINLESS STEELS
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- visual inspection
- Copper sulfate test
- corrosion test in salt spray apparatus test
- VALIDATION TEST FOR APPLICATION OF SOLID LUBRICANT
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- visual inspection
- Coating thickness test
- Humidity resistance test
- Solvent resistance test
- adhesion tests TEST FOR PAINTING PROCESSES
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- parallel cutting test
- X-cut according to ASTM D 3359
