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Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.

We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.

Mechanical Testing

At BES Group, we have a strong foundation in providing mechanical testing services.

Mechanical testing plays a crucial role in assessing the suitability of materials for their intended applications, ensuring quality control, and aiding research and development efforts. By measuring properties like Young’s Modulus, tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, reduction in area, hardness, and impact resistance, we can predict how materials will respond to different types of forces.

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Why mechanical testing matters

Mechanical testing is essential for a variety of reasons across different industries, but the most important reason for mechanical testing is to ensure quality control. By subjecting materials to various tests such as tensile, hardness, impact, and fatigue testing, manufacturers can ensure their products meet the necessary standards and specifications. This helps to maintain safety, reliability and performance of final products.

Mechanical testing is crucial for research and development purposes. Engineers and scientists rely on mechanical testing to understand the behaviour of materials in different conditions and environments, which is vital for designing and improving new products. By analysing the data gathered from mechanical tests, researchers can make informed decisions about material selection, design modifications, and performance enhancements.

Additionally, mechanical testing plays a key role in failure analysis. When a component or structure fails unexpectedly, mechanical testing can help in identifying the root cause of the failure. By conducting tests to determine factors such as material properties, stress concentrations, and environmental effects, engineers can prevent similar failures in the future and enhance the overall reliability of the systems. Overall, mechanical testing is a valuable tool that contributes to product quality, innovation, and safety in various industries.

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Impact Testing

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Hardness Testing

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Key Benefits of Mechanical Testing

Quality Control

Mechanical testing can help you understand the strength, hardness, and ductility of your material, giving you confidence in the quality and compliance of your product.

Product Development

In the research and development phase, mechanical testing aids in the evaluation of new materials or modifications to existing materials. It helps in optimizing designs and ensuring that products meet performance expectations.

Cost Reduction

Carrying out routine mechanical testing will help to identify flaws and defects in materials during early development processes, which can help to prevent costly failures and product recalls.

Material Selection

Mechanical testing can help to compare the performance and properties of different materials, so that you can choose the most suitable material for product development.

Quality Control

Mechanical testing can help you understand the strength, hardness, and ductility of your material, giving you confidence in the quality and compliance of your product.

Product Development

In the research and development phase, mechanical testing aids in the evaluation of new materials or modifications to existing materials. It helps in optimizing designs and ensuring that products meet performance expectations.

Cost Reduction

Carrying out routine mechanical testing will help to identify flaws and defects in materials during early development processes, which can help to prevent costly failures and product recalls.

Material Selection

Mechanical testing can help to compare the performance and properties of different materials, so that you can choose the most suitable material for product development.

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Why choose us?

35,000 satisfied customers

We've built a strong reputation for providing exceptional service to over 35,000 satisfied customers from diverse industries. Our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction has resulted in long-standing partnerships and unwavering trust.

800+ expert engineers

Our team of over 800 skilled engineers possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in a range of disciplines. Their deep understanding of your equipment and operating conditions ensures that they deliver proactive solutions that optimise asset performance and minimise downtime

Accredited Engineers

Our team of more than 550 engineer surveyors and technical specialists are the best in the industry.

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