Accredited test methods and standard tests

We run an accredited testing lab for tensile and hardness tests, as well as for fracture toughness and fatigue strength tests. We determine mechanical characteristics with the highest precision, both in accordance with current ISO and ASTM standards and in special tests.

We now have a total of 24 accredited testing procedures!

In addition, we test your products and materials in accordance with all relevant product standards, technical delivery conditions, and acceptance test certificates—for maximum quality and safety.

Accredited hardness testing

Metallic materials - Vickers hardness testing - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1:2018)
HV0,3; HV0,5; HV1; HV5; HV10; HV30; HV50; HV100
Metallic materials - Brinell hardness testing - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2014)
HBW2,5/62,5; HBW2,5/187,5; HBW5/250; HBW5/750; HBW10/3000
Metallic materials - Rockwell hardness testing - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6508-1:2016)
HRC

Accredited tensile testing

Tensile test on metallic materials
- at room temperature: EN ISO 6892-1, ASTM E8 / E8M, ASTM 370
- at low temperatures: EN ISO 6892-3
- at elevated temperatures: EN ISO 6892-2, ASTM E21

Accredited fatigue testing

Fatigue tests on specimens according to
- DIN 50100
- ASTM E466
- ISO 1099
Fatigue tests on connecting elements according to
- DIN 969

Accredited fracture mechanical testing

K_IC fracture toughness test according to
- ASTM E 399
- ISO 12135
Fatigue crack growth according to
- ASTM E 647
- ISO 12108
Fracture toughness test J_IC, J_c, J-R, rc according to
- ASTM E 1820
- ISO 12135

Accredited X-ray measurements

Residual stress measurements according to EN 15305
Determination of residual austenite content according to ASTM E 975

Tests according to product, industry, and process standards:

Do you want to ensure that your products comply with all relevant standards, technical delivery standards, acceptance test certificates 3.1, and quality standards?

We test for you in accordance with recognized product, industry, and process standards (e.g., ISO, EN, DIN, ASTM) – reliably and practically. This provides you with meaningful evidence for your customers and supplier audits, speeds up approvals, and strengthens confidence in your products.

Examples of selected standard tests

Railway - Material testing according to ÖNORM EN 13262

Material testing in accordance with ÖNORM EN 13262 – Wheelsets and bogies

We conduct tests on wheels for railway applications in accordance with ÖNORM EN 13262, which specifies the product requirements for wheelsets and bogies. The standard defines requirements for materials, mechanical properties, and manufacturing quality in order to ensure safety and reliability in railway operations.

Our testing services include:

Chemical analyses: Ensuring that the composition of the wheel set materials complies with standards.
Mechanical tests: Tensile and notch impact bending tests, fatigue strength tests, fracture toughness properties of the wheel rim, and hardness tests to evaluate heat treatment.
Microstructure and macrostructure inspection: Inspection of grain structure, purity analyses.
Residual stress measurements
Surface properties (roughness)
Proof of conformity: Documented compliance with all requirements of ÖNORM EN 13262 for safe wheelsets and durable bogies

Standard testing / Accredited testing laboratory – your direct contact

Competent contacts who understand your project—and lead it to success.

Dr. Stefan Marsoner Head of Services

Email: services(at)mcl.at
Tel: +43 676 848883 400

Dr. Florian Summer Service Solution Manager

Email: services(at)mcl.at
Tel: +43 676 848883 462

Dr. Angelika Spalek Service Solution Managerin

Email: services(at)mcl.at
Tel: +43-676 848883 461