On-Site Metallographic Testing and Analysis
Extend equipment life and prevent costly failures with Element’s on-site metallographic testing. Get lab-quality, non-destructive analysis right where you need it—without moving your components. Our global experts deliver real-time condition monitoring, early damage detection, and fast, reliable results with accredited lab precision, ensuring operational efficiency across aerospace, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

What is On-Site Metallographic Testing and Analysis at Element?
On-site metallography is a non-destructive testing method that evaluates the metallurgical condition of metallic components in the field. At Element, we bring our advanced testing capabilities directly to your site, enabling comprehensive metallurgical investigations with laboratory-quality precision, rapid turnaround times, and expert guidance for result interpretation—all without removing or damaging your components.

What Can Element Offer You For On-Site Metallographic Testing and Analysis?
Key Tests Offered
Key Tests Offered
We deliver comprehensive metallurgical evaluations including microstructure analysis, chemical composition testing, hardness measurements, and coating inspections. Our in-situ replication techniques provide detailed insights into material condition and remaining lifetime assessment. We offer specialized testing for mechanical properties, chemical composition, and microstructural evaluation. This includes:
- Production and preparation of test samples
- Chemical analysis and material identification
- Ferrite content measurement
- Mechanical and chemical microstructure evaluation
- Damage and degradation analysis
Components And Products We Test
Components And Products We Test
Our field metallography services accommodate metallic components that cannot be transported to traditional labs. We specialize in testing operational equipment and critical infrastructure components across the aerospace, transportation, industrial, petrochemical, and oil & gas sectors. Our capabilities extend to components that are too large, too heavy, or too fragile for conventional laboratory testing.
- Industrial equipment and installations
- Critical infrastructure components
- Duplex steel and austenitic weld metal
- Medium and high-alloyed metals
- Large-scale metallic structures
Methods And Solutions Offered
Methods And Solutions Offered
We combine non-destructive testing with advanced replication techniques for mechanical and chemical microstructure evaluation. We utilize PMI and OES methods for chemical analysis, along with advanced microscopy and metallographic replication to provide a complete picture of material condition.
Our approach enables real-time monitoring of component conditions while maintaining structural integrity. We achieve this with:
- In-situ replication metallography
- Chemical analysis using PMI and OES
- EPR measurements for sensitization testing
- Microscopic examinations
- Support with photomicrograph interpretation
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use
We deploy state-of-the-art portable testing equipment including XRF analyzers, hardness testing devices, and advanced microscopy tools for on-site analysis. Our mobile laboratory capabilities deliver the same precision and reliability as our fixed facilities, using the most up-to-date equipment available in the industry.
Field service capabilities
Field service capabilities
Our expert metallurgists bring over two decades of field testing experience directly to your site, offering real-time analysis and immediate results. We combine local service delivery with global expertise, providing you with comprehensive testing solutions that match laboratory quality standards while maximizing convenience and efficiency.
Components and materials we test
Industrial Equipment
- Large industrial installations
- Heavy equipment
- Critical infrastructure components
- Equipment too large for transport
- Equipment too fragile for transport
Metals and alloys
- Duplex steel
- Austenitic weld metal
- Medium alloyed metals
- High alloyed metals
- Metallic components requiring microstructure evaluation
Infrastructure components
- Components requiring coating inspection
- Components requiring hardness testing
- Components needing sensitization testing
- Components requiring ferrite content measurement
- Components needing damage analysis
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
On-site testing needs for immovable equipment
Avoiding costly equipment failures
Making informed decisions faster
Quality testing without disruption
Why Choose Element

Global expertise, local service
Industry-leading experience
Comprehensive solutions
Quality guaranteed

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