Chemical Processing Services
Optimize your materials’ performance with precision chemical processing services that meet the highest industry standards. From pre-testing preparation to post-production treatment, our expert-led methods, including etching, passivation, and cleaning, ensure reliable, high-quality results. Benefit from advanced staff training, precise control of processing solutions, and industry-recognized expertise for seamless testing and performance optimization.
What are Chemical Processing Services at Element?
Chemical Processing involves specialized treatment of materials to prepare them for testing or enhance their performance characteristics. At Element, we provide comprehensive chemical processing methods, including etching, cleaning, and passivation services, all designed to meet specific engineering requirements critical to your product’s function and performance. Our methods ensure precise surface preparation, meeting the highest industry standards and minimizing variations.
What Can Element Offer You For Chemical Processing Services?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
We provide specialized chemical processing services including pre-penetrant etching, macro etching for grain size measurements and defect solutions, passivation for corrosion resistance, and alkaline cleaning for non-ferrous materials. Our processing capabilities support both testing preparation and post-production treatment requirements, delivering optimal material performance across applications.
Materials we test
Materials we test
Our expert team processes titanium, aluminum, magnesium, stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys. Each material receives specialized treatment tailored to its unique properties and your specific requirements. Our expertise extends to both standard and super alloys, with particular focus on materials requiring precise surface preparation for testing or performance enhancement.
Materials specialties:
- Titanium and super alloys for aerospace
- Stainless steels for corrosion resistance
- Nickel-based alloys for high-performance applications
- Non-ferrous materials requiring specialized treatment
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our chemical processing methods are controlled and monitored by trained staff to minimize variations and errors. We offer solutions for specific material requirements and engineering specifications, with each process carefully designed to meet the highest industry quality standards. Our methods focus on delivering consistent, reliable results that are critical to your product's function and performance.
Our chemical processing services include etching and cleaning of various products and materials. Key applications include:
- Pre-penetrant etching of titanium, aluminum, magnesium, stainless steels, and nickel alloys for non-destructive testing.
- Macro etching of super nickel and titanium alloys for grain size analysis and defect identification.
- Passivation of stainless steels to improve corrosion resistance.
- Alkaline cleaning for non-ferrous materials.
Advanced quality control
Advanced quality control
Our staff receives specialized chemical processing training, enabling precise control of processing solutions and quality standards that meet industry requirements. This advanced training ensures consistent results across all processing methods, from etching to passivation, maintaining the highest level of quality in the industry.
Standards we test to and materials we test
American Society for Testing & Methods
- ASTM A262, ASTM A380, ASTM A561, ASTM A604, ASTM A763, ASTM A967, ASTM D3759, ASTM E345, ASTM E381, ASTM E45, ASTM E407, ASTM E562, ASTM E646
General Motors
- GM4345M
Military Standards
- MIL-S-5002, MIL-STD-753
Society of Automotive Engineers
- AMS 2380, AMS 2643, AMS 2700, AMS-QQ-P-35, SAE J123, SAE J1061
- Titanium and titanium alloys
- Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Stainless steels
- Nickel-based alloys
- Magnesium alloys
- Super nickel alloys
- Non-ferrous materials
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Inconsistent Material Preparation
Challenging Industry Compliance
Material performance optimization
Surface Treatment Deficiencies
Why Choose Element
Industry-leading expertise
Comprehensive processing solutions
Quality assurance
Technology leadership
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