At Powdertech we are clear that our role goes further than providing exemplary aluminium surface treatments. We want to be certain that the passivation process we provide is 100% fit for any intended purpose, most especially when it comes to TiZr coating for bonding. This includes ensuring that the bonds achieved following our TiZr conversion coating consistently meet and exceed our customers’ requirements.
Analysing passivation process on aluminium alloys
We have installed world leading Instron equipment as part of our testing suite. This is an electromechanical universal testing machine, able to perform a wide range of mechanical tests including tensile, compression, bend, peel, tear, friction, and shear testing. Tests are performed on all the aluminium alloys we work with, from 3xxx series up to 7xxx series, and in all formats, cast, extruded and sheet.
The results of our Instron testing enable us to work with our clients to help them to understand the optimal surface finishing pre-treatment process they need to take their bonding strategies to the next level, and to achieve repeatability going forwards.
The Instron 34TM-50 tests materials, components, and products in accordance with ASTM, ISO and other industry standards. It has a 50kN load cell and 100kN 80mm wide grips, with a thermal chamber capable of reaching 350C.