We are all very impressed with your facility, capabilities, strength of knowledge in your products and especially satisfied with the quality of work you deliver. Thanks again to all in the Apex team and look forward to our next project together
Ensure optimal surface solutions with comprehensive in-house metallurgical laboratory testing and analysis. From material analysis to quality verification, our metallurgical experts deliver precise testing for laser cladding, welding and laser heat treatment applications.
Our laboratory serves critical quality control functions across all surface engineering projects. We perform comprehensive analysis for laser cladded mining components, validating wear resistance and bond strength. For oil and gas applications, our corrosion testing ensures coatings withstand harsh environments. Hydraulic cylinder repairs undergo rigorous dimensional and hardness verification.
Every test provides actionable data to optimise your surface engineering investment and ensure long-term performance in demanding industrial applications.
Access comprehensive metallurgical analysis that ensures coating quality and optimises surface engineering solutions for your applications.
APEX ETG’s comprehensive capabilities include microstructure examination, hardness profiling, and positive material identification (PMI) to verify coating quality and material properties. With advanced equipment for sample preparation, ultrasonic testing, and dye penetrant inspection, we deliver the data you need to optimise performance. Our laboratory services support quality assurance from initial material selection through final inspection, guaranteeing that every laser cladding application meets exact specifications.
We are all very impressed with your facility, capabilities, strength of knowledge in your products and especially satisfied with the quality of work you deliver. Thanks again to all in the Apex team and look forward to our next project together
I just want to convey my appreciation for the good work that APEX has done for us. I have just been informed the components APEX repaired for us have exceeded all expectations. We have just crossed the 3x lifecycle benchmark. We would like to develop more applications with the team at APEX.
The game-changer for us to adopt laser cladding as our standard repair method was APEX’s willingness to undergo our supplier qualification process, to produce test tokens for laboratory and mechanical testing, and to adopt our quality control standards from the beginning. We look forward to develop more applications together with Apex ETG.
APEX ETG’s in‑house laboratory provides quality verification, material certification, defect detection, full sample preparation, micro‑ and macro‑hardness testing, Positive Material Identification (PMI), ultrasonic testing (UT), dye penetrant inspection (DPI), microstructure examination, and hardness profiling – supporting laser cladding, welding, and laser heat treatment quality assurance from material selection through final inspection.
Yes. APEX ETG’s lab capability set (sample prep, microstructure examination, hardness profiling, PMI, UT, and DPI) is expressly positioned to diagnose coating quality, bond integrity, and material condition, enabling structured failure investigations and evidence‑based root cause findings for worn or damaged industrial components.
Yes. Micro hardness testing and macro hardness testing are part of our laboratory services. These are used to validate case hardness, profile hardness through the clad and HAZ, and confirm performance targets on laser‑clad and heat‑treated parts.
The lab provides complete sample preparation and testing, including twin‑rotary grinding and polishing for metallographic sections, followed by microstructure examination, hardness profiling, PMI, and NDT (UT/DPI) as required; this end‑to‑end workflow yields actionable data on coating quality, bond strength, and material properties.
Between 10 and 15 days for processing of samples. We have complete, in‑house testing and analysis embedded in our surface‑engineering workflow, which is designed to support project quality assurance from start to finish; for project‑specific turnaround, you may contact us directly.
APEX ETG is ISO‑certified for Quality, Health & Safety, and Environment, with the metallurgical laboratory integrated into the company’s certified operations to support heavy industry quality requirements.
Yes. The laboratory provides comprehensive metallurgical analysis (microstructure, hardness, PMI, NDT) specifically to optimise surface‑engineering solutions; this capability facilitates custom test programs and performance validation for new alloy systems and coating designs in mining and oil & gas environments.
Our team actively collaborates with our customers to better inform their existing life-cycle prediction models to match the new mechanical properties of optimised components.
Yes. We can provide tensile strength, wear, impact, bend, erosion and abrasion mechanical testing through a partnership with third-party laboratories, both locally and internationally. This is determined by the customer requirements for each specific application.
Submitting a component or sample begins by contacting our team, either via our website contact form, phone, or email. We will then outline the testing requirements and component details.
Get in touch for a free consultation with one of our experienced team members. APEX ETG has all of your application needs covered.