Coatings and surfaces are the first line of defense against corrosion, wear, abrasion, and degradation in a wide range of applications. Proper processing and analysis can help extend the lives of many components for decades, while improper processing can lead to rapid failure. G2MT Labs offers one of the most sophisticated and well-equipped coating analysis labs in the world. Our capabilities include:
- Thickness And Composition Analysis
- Micro Hardness
- Corrosion Analysis
- Coatings Failure Analysis
- Coating/Surface Modification Consulting
The fact is that coatings and surfaces of materials make the difference between decades or mere days of operation. With a range of sophisticated capabilities and a history of expertise in coatings analysis, we can help you evaluate, understand, and improve coating performance. Our capabilities includes a wide range of coatings measurement technologies and practices, including precision XRF analysis of coating thickness and composition, DeFelsko Positector, and electron microscopy.
Bowman Series B XRF for Precision Coatings Analysis
The most recent acquisition we have is the Bowman Series B XRF, which allows for high-precision coating thickness measurement even inside of threads and in complex positions and shapes. This tool is useful both for routine characterization and quality control, as well as for developing new processes.
- Measures from Al (13) to U (92)
- Simultaneously measure up to five coating layers
- Pinpointed precision analysis of thickness and composition
DeFelsko Positector
For rapid testing of coating thickness in the field, we offer rapid non-destructive testing with the DeFelsko positector system. Based on an ultrasonic measurement, this is a cost-effective and flexible method for many different types of coatings.
Metallography And Microscopy
When destructive testing is required, we utilize a wide range of tools including:
- Wet, Abrasive, And Diamond Saws For Sectioning
- Cold And Hot Mounting Capabilities
- Stereo And Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- X-Ray Diffraction
- Fourier Tranform Infrared Spectroscopy
- Contamination Testing by
Typical analysis may include thickness measurements, coating quality and defects analysis, and more. We produce a custom testing plan
Why Use Coating Analysis Services From G2MT?
Our goal is to make the world a safer place. That means that we want to help every customer produce the best product they can and use the best materials for their application. We bring a wide range of technological tools and a deep scientific approach to help you figure out the best way forward.