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EPTIS factsheet 138303 | Last revision 2022-07-12 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138303 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138303

PT provider
PT provider Collaborative Testing Services Collaborative Testing Services
Based in United States
Language(s) English
Remarks Collaborative Testing Services (CTS) combines proven knowledge of interlaboratory testing with cutting edge tools to help you quickly and easily monitor your laboratory’s performance. We are committed to helping organizations achieve and maintain excellence in measurement quality. Contact us regarding your questions concerning testing materials and data analyses.
Keywords
Product groups Machinery
Measuring instruments
Mechanical systems
Metals
Testing fields Materials evaluation
Analytical chemistry
Mechanics
Metallography
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Safety evaluation
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys Chemical Analysis (up to 8 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E478
Chemical Analysis of Nickel Alloys Chemical Analysis (up to 8 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E1473
Hardness Blocks Brinell Hardness (HBW with 3000kgf load) ASTM E10, ISO 6506
Rockwell C Scale Hardness ASTM E18, ISO 6508
Rockwell B Scale Hardness ASTM E18, ISO 6508
Rockwell Superficial Hardness (30N scale) ASTM E18, ISO 6508
Vickers Hardness (10kgf) ASTM E92, ISO 6507
Pre-machined Steel Tensile Specimens Tensile Properties: Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation, Reduction of Area ASTM E8/E8M, ISO 6892, EN2002-1
Non-machined Steel Tensile Bars Tensile Properties: Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation, Reduction of Area ASTM E8/E8M, ISO 6892, EN2002-1
Flat Steel Tensile Blanks Tensile Properties: Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation, r-value, n-value ASTM E8/E8M, ASTM E517, ASTM E646, ISO 6892, EN2002-1
Flat Aluminum Tensile Blanks Tensile Properties: Tensile Strength, Yield Strength, Elongation ASTM B557, ISO 6892, EN2002-1
Microhardness Blocks Microhardness, Knoop and Vickers (HK500, HK200, HV500) ASTM E384, NASM 1312-6, ISO 6507-1
Metallography Cylinder Case Depth (Total and Effective Case Depth) SAE J423, ASTM E1077, ISO 3887
OD Dimensional Artifact, Gauge Pin Dimensional, Outside Diameter (OD) Caliper or Micrometer, ISO GUM
Metallography Cylinder, Stainless Steel and Inconel Grain Size of Stainless Steel and Inconel ASTM E112, ASTM E1382
Chemical Analysis of Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Alloys Chemical Analysis (up to 10 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E415
Chemical Analysis of Corrosion Resistant Steel Alloys (Stainless Steel) Chemical Analysis (up to 10 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E1086
Chemical Analysis of Aluminum Alloys Chemical Analysis (up to 8 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E1251
Chemical Analysis of Titanium Alloys Chemical Analysis (up to 8 Elements) All relevant ASTM Volume 3.05 Methods including ASTM E539
English Fasteners (1/2") Fasteners Hardness: Vickers (HV) ASTM E92, ISO6507-1
Fasteners Hardness: Rockwell (HRC) ASTM E18 NASM 1312-6, IS0-6508-1
English Fasteners (3/8") Double Shear NASM 1312-13, ISO 7961
Tensile (Wedge 10 degrees) ASTM F606, NASM 1312-8, DOD-STD-1312-108, ISO 898-1, IS0 7961
Tensile (Axial) ASTM F606, NASM 1312-8, DOD-STD-1312-108, ISO 898-1, IS0 7961
Metric Fasteners (M10) Tensile (Axial) ASTM F606, NASM 1312-8, DOD-STD-1312-108, ISO 898-1, IS0 7961
Tensile (Wedge 10 degrees) ASTM F606, NASM 1312-8, DOD-STD-1312-108, ISO 898-1, IS0 7961
Metallographic Cyclinder, Titanium Alpha Case Depth ASTM E3, ASTM E407
Metallographic Cyclinder, Inconel Alloy Depletion ASTM E3, ASTM E407
Steel Test Blanks Charpy, V-Notch ASTM E23, ISO 148
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by ANAB on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2010

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee Prices vary. Visit www collaborativetesting.com for prices
Regularly operated Yes (Two (2) times per year)
Year of first operation 1990
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
Collaborative Testing Services
21331 Gentry Drive
20166 Sterling, VA
United States

Phone: +1-571-434-1925
Fax: +1-571-434-1937
Web: http://www.collaborativetesting.com http://www.collaborativetesting.com
Mr. Christopher Czyryca
Phone: +1-571-434-1925 x 103
Fax: +1-571-434-1937
Email: eptis@cts-interlab.com eptis@cts-interlab.com
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