Non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT/CND)
You want to carry out non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT/NDC) of your materials
What is non-destructive testing?
Non-destructive testing and control (NDT/NDC) is a set of methods for characterizing the integrity of materials without damaging them. These tests can be useful at the time of manufacture, use or maintenance of the structure or material.
Non-destructive testing and control (NDT/NDC)
X-ray tomography testing
Tomography is a technique for analyzing and testing materials by means of radiation/matter interaction. It enables the construction of 3D images of the test object. Carrying out a tomography test in the laboratory therefore does not involve destroying the sample used.
The non-destructive nature of tomography makes it particularly suitable for certain industrial sectors, such as art and luxury goods, or for manufacturers of bulky objects.
X-ray tomography can be used to analyze material composition and monitor its evolution in relation to external stresses.
AFM testing
The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is a high-resolution microscope with a local probe for visualizing not only the topography of a sample’s surface, but also its tribology and mechanical, electrical or chemical behavior.
This method enables point-by-point analysis of the sample surface by scanning a probe consisting of a nanometric tip. This microscope can therefore be used to study objects on a very small scale.
The FILAB laboratory carries out non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT/NDC)
Why choose FILAB ?
The FILAB laboratory boasts genuine surface expertise, state-of-the-art analytical equipment and a qualified team. It supports manufacturers of all sectors and sizes in the implementation of non-destructive testing and inspection (NDT/NDC) using tomography and AFM.
examples of afm analyses
Search for mechanical stresses that could be the cause of a rupture
Search for conductivity or electrical permittivity defects (semiconductor)
Thickness measurement of a non-destructive deposit on the surface of a part
Diffusion profile of light elements (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen...) in non destructive mode (equivalent to NRA)
Search for buried defects (inclusions, crystallization defects,)
Tomography with nanometric resolution
Local mechanical measurement in the context of a non-conformity or part inspection
Checking the homogeneity of a deposit or a surface functionalization
examples of tomography x analysis
Characterization of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, glass, composites...
Surface analysis and coating characterization
Failure analysis: cracking, rupture, corrosion, study of the quality of welds...
The positive aspects of FILAB
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A complete analytical park of 2100m²
Tailor-made support
