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Climax Research Services (388-01)
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Lab Code: A2LA100116
Lab Name: Climax Research Services (388-01)
Accrediting Body: American Assoc. for Lab Accreditation
Laboratory Contact:
Mr. James R Lakin
39205 Country Club Drive, Suite C-40
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-5718
USA
Phone: 248 489 0720
Fax: 248 489 8997
E-Mail:
Chemical Analysis
Chemical Analysis
Energy dispersive X-ray analysis
ASTM E1508 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Guide for Quantitative Analysis by Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy
Optical emission spectrochemical analysis
ASTM E415 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Method for Optical Emission Vacuum Spectrometric Analysis of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
Solution chemical analysis
ASTM E120 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
ASTM E34 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Base Alloys
ASTM E350 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron and Wrought Iron
ASTM E352 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tool Steels and Other Similar Medium- and High-Alloy Steels
ASTM E353 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys
ASTM E53 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
ASTM E62 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
ASTM E663 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis
ASTM E75 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys
ASTM E76 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys
COS AAF-1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
(Documented In-House Test Method)
Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis
COS ICP-1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
(Documented In-House Test Method)
ICP
Mechanical and Physical Testing and Inspection
Adhesion
Adhesion of metallic coatings on fasteners
ASTM B571 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Adhesion of Metallic Coatings
Coating
Measurement of fastener coating thickness - magnetic methods
ASTM B499 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals
Measurement of fastener coating thickness - microscopial method
ASTM B487 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section
Measurement of fastener coating thickness - weight of coating
ASTM A90 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Weight of Coating Thickness on Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Iron or Steel
Compression testing of metallic materials
Compression testing of metallic materials
ASTM E9 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Materials at Room Temperature
Corrosion
Humidity testing of fasteners
ASTM D2247 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
MIL-STD-1312-3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Fastener Test Methods, Method 3, Humidity
Salt spray testing of fasteners
ASTM B117 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
MIL-STD-1312-1 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Fastener Test Methods, Method 1, Salt Spray
Water immersion method - test for anodic surface contamination on corrosion resistant fasteners
ASTM G31 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Laboratory Immersion Corrosion Testing of Metals
Elevated temperature testing
Elevated temperature testing capability
ASTM E21 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
Fatigue
Fatigue tests of metallic materials
ASTM E466 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials
ASTM E606 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Strain-Controlled Fatigue Testing
Fracture
Fracture toughness of metallic materials
ASTM E399 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Plane-Strin Fracture Toughness of Metallic Materials
Hardness
Brinell hardness of fasteners
ASTM E10 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
SAE J417 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions (ASTM E10 is referenced for detailed requirements)
Microhardness of fasteners
ASTM E384 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Materials
Rockwell hardness of fasteners
ASTM E18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness
SAE J417 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions (ASTM E18 is referenced for detailed requirements)
Rockwell superficial hardness of fasteners
ASTM E18 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness
SAE J417 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions (ASTM E18 is referenced for detailed requirements)
Vickers hardness - test forces from 9.807 to 1176 N (1 to 120 kgf)
ASTM E92 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials
MIL-STD-1312-6 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Fastener Test Methods, Method 6, Hardness
Impact
Charpy impact (v-notch) testing
ASTM E23 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials
Screw Tests
Torsional strength test of thread rolling and self-drilling tapping screws
ASTM F738M -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Metric Bolts, Screws, and Studs
Tensile
Tension testing of machined specimens from externally threaded fasteners
ASTM A370 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
Annex A3 - Steel Fasteners, Section A3.2.1.7: Tension Testing of Bolts Machined to Round Test Specimens
ASTM E8 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
Metallography
Metallography
Determining the content by manual methods
ASTM E45 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel
ASTM E562 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Determining Volume Fraction by Systematic Manual Point Count
Decarburization and case depth measurement in fasteners
ASTM E1077 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Estimating the Depth of Decarburization of Steel Specimens
ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
Determination of grain size of fasteners
ASTM E112 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E930 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Estimating the Largest Grain Observed in a Metallographic Section (ALA Grain Size)
Macroscopic examination of fasteners by etching
ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E340 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Macroetching Metals and Alloys
ASTM E381 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings
Microscopic examination of fasteners by etching
ASTM B487 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section
ASTM E112 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E3 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E407 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys
SAE J123 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Surface Discontinuities on Bolts, Screws, and Studs
SAE J418 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Grain Size Determination of Steels
SAE J423 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Methods of Measuring Case Depth
Surface discontinuities of internally threaded fasteners (nuts)
SAE J122 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Surface Discontinuities on Nuts
Non Destructive Tests
Non Destructive Tests
Liquid penetrant inspection of fasteners
ASTM E165 -
STATUS: Accredited
Start Date: 10/31/1997 Eff. Date: 10/31/1997 Exp. Date: 05/31/1999
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection Method