transparency through expertise
Failure Analysis
Our laboratory in Issum is not only extensively equipped with the most modern technology, but is also accredited according to DIN EN 17025 for most test procedures. These test procedures are listed in the appendix to our accreditation certificate .
We offer application-oriented solutions for the entire spectrum of materials technology.
Absolute objectivity and neutrality are our standards!

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Sommer
Institute founder | shareholder
+49 2835 9606-14
ps@werkstofftechnik.com
Our laboratory tries to make it possible!

Failure Analysis
determination of root cause failure,
preparation of an expert opinion
Mechanical Sampling
preparation of various samples, cross sections

Scanning Electron Microscopy
fracture surface evaluation,
roughness measurement
Metallography
Contract Sawing
up to 65 HRC ,
1000 mm height and 6 tons
Hardness Testing
hardness testing acc. to Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, determination of hardness profiles

Tensile Test
flat tensile tests from -70 to 1200°C, round tensile tests from
-70 to 1200°C, compression tests

Compression and Bending Test
compression test, bulging test, cylinder bulging test, 2-, 3- and 4-point bending test

Notched Bar Impact Test
certified testing facilities
up to 700 J and
from -196°C to 650°C

Residual Stress Measurement
x-ray methodology
with the latest hard- and software

Phase Analysis
compound layers
Material Analysis

Non-destructive Materials Testing
ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing
dye penetrant testing

Measurement of Quenchants
heat transfer coefficients

Heat Treatment
heat treatments within laboratory scale
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Dr. Sommer Werkstofftechnik
Hellenthalstraße 2
47661 Issum-Sevelen
+49 2835 9606-0
info@werkstofftechnik.com