Our laboratory is equipped with the apparatus suitable for performing various metallographic inspections on orthopaedic implants and instrumentation such as examinations and expert evaluations.

Laboratory analyses

• Grain size (per ASTM E112, E930, E1181, NF EN ISO 643)
• Inclusion content (ASTM E45 and ISO 4967)
• Delta Ferrite content (AMS 2315 and ASTM E562)
• Titanium alloy structures (NF ISO 20160 and ETTC2)
• Depth of Alpha-Case layer and contaminated layers (P3TF19 and NF EN 2003-009)
• Control of flow lines (ASTM E340).

We ensure that test samples are prepared in line with recognized standardized (ASTM E3) methods and machine them on our CNC machines.
Our mechanical testing apparatus is also used for material characterization:

• Tensile mechanical properties for metallic alloys up to 50 kN (ISO 6892-1 and ASTM E8/E8M)
• Hardness of metallic alloys: HRC, HV30, HBW2,5/187,5 (NF EN ISO 6508-1, 6507-1, 6506-1, ASTM E18, E92, E10)
• Micro hardness of metallic alloys: HV0, 2 (NF EN ISO 6507-1 and ASTM E384)
• Determination of adhesion resistance of hydroxyapatite coatings
• Determination of porosity rate and thickness of hydroxyapatite coatings

All tests above are accredited in accordance with ISO 17025 by COFRAC.

ACCREDITATION N° 1-2417

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COFRAC is signatory of the international recognition agreements ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) through EA (European cooperation for Accreditation) for the concerned tests.

Metallurgic analysis (corrosion, fracture surface, various defects...) realized excluding accreditation.

Laboratory Materials of ATS

• Tensile mechanical properties for Nitrogen stainless steel and Cobalt-Chrome-Molybdenum alloy up to 50kN (ISO 6892-1 and ASTM E8/E8M)
• Hardness of Nitrogen stainless steel: HRC (NF EN ISO 6508-1, ASTM E18) and Cobalt-Chrome-Molybdenum alloy HBW2,5/187,5 (NF EN ISO 6506-1, E10).

All tests above are accredited in accordance with ISO 17025 by COFRAC.

ACCREDITATION N° 1-6518

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COFRAC is signatory of the international recognition agreements ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) through EA (European cooperation for Accreditation) for the concerned tests.

Metallurgical analysis (grain size, inclusion rating, corrosion, fracture surface, various defects…) realized excluding accreditation.

Dimensional inspection

At each stage of production our Quality Control Department checks and validates product dimensions in accordance with drawing requirements and carries out statistical analyses in line with your specifications (product capability, process).

• Profile projectors with calculator (evaluation of freeform contours, teeth tracking, dimensional measurements)
• Automated air gage for taper inspection
• 3D (CMM) measuring machines (automatic scanning and probing, CAD programme comparison, mapping of freeform surfaces)