Assembly & Testing

By offering assembly and testing in-house, we speed up production while still being able to ensure the quality and reliability of the components we supply.

Assembly at Texmo Blank

We’re used to working on large projects, and that often means casting multiple parts within one order. Should you order a variety of different parts to be cast for one project, we can assemble those parts for you and deliver them together.

This added benefit of Texmo Blank’s ability to cast a broad range of components enables you to get on with the rest of your manufacturing process.

Testing at Texmo Blank

Texmo Blank’s rigorous approach to quality control means we don’t let a casted component leave our facility until we’re certain it is the best it can be. We ensure this is the case with a variety of destructive and non-destructive testing methods.

We do our testing either internally or at certified testing institutes.

Destructive Testing Methods

Destructive testing is where we physically push the components we cast to breaking point in order to understand what they can endure. We use destructive testing to assess strength, toughness and ductility.

Examples of Destructive Testing

• Microscopic analysis
• Corrosion testing
• Bend testing
• Impact testing
• Tensile testing
• Stress testing
• Hardness testing
• Compression testing
• Grain etching

Non-Destructive Testing Methods

Non-destructive testing methods are designed to highlight defects in component without damaging it or affecting its future use.

This can be more cost effective, as the component does not get destroyed. Non-destructive testing methods can also be very quick, and can identify defects that are not visible to the naked eye.

Examples of Non-Destructive Testing

• Spectral analysis
• Fluid penetrant inspection
• Magnetic particle inspection
• X-ray inspection
• 3D scanners
• Dimensional testing

Destructive vs Non-Destructive Testing Methods

With destructive testing, the component cannot be used after it has been tested. This means that non-destructive testing can be more cost effective, as nothing is destroyed beyond use in the process. Non-destructive testing is also often quicker.

However, both of these forms of testing are an essential part of the investment casting process. They are often used in conjunction with one another to provide a complete picture of the quality of a component.