Surface Inspection & Defect Detection

When Quality Is Critical, We Find What Others Can’t See. Advanced Surface Inspection to Detect Cracks, Flaws, Wear & Irregularities, Ensuring Reliability, Safety & Compliance Across Industries.

What Surface Inspection Helps You Achieve:

Detect scratches, cracks & manufacturing defects
Assess wear, corrosion & surface damage
Improve product quality & finishing standards
Prevent failure & reduce costly rework
Ensure compliance with industry specifications

What We Inspect

Metal & alloy surfaces
Weld joints & heat affected zones (HAZ)
Painted & coated components
Structural parts & beams
Pipes & pressure vessels
Automotive panels & parts
Precision-engineered components

Purpose of Surface Inspection

Surface inspection is performed to:

Detect cracks, dents, scratches & porosity
Identify corrosion or pitting
Assess coating & weld quality
Ensure dimensional accuracy
Verify manufacturing & finishing quality
Maintain safety and performance standards

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Methods We Use for Surface Inspection

We use advanced techniques to detect defects, surface irregularities, and structural imperfections without damaging the component:

Visual Inspection (VT) The first line of inspection detects visible cracks, dents, corrosion, misalignment, and surface anomalies.
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT / DPT) Highly effective for detecting fine surface cracks and pinholes on non-porous materials.
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT / MPI) Used for ferromagnetic materials to detect surface and near surface discontinuities.
Ultrasonic Surface Flaw Detection Uses high frequency sound waves to detect internal and shallow subsurface flaws.
Eddy Current Surface Scanning Ideal for crack detection, conductivity testing, coating validation, and corrosion mapping especially on non-ferrous metals.
Microscopic & Digital Imaging Analysis High resolution inspection to detect micro defects and texture variance ideal for precision components.
Surface Roughness Measurement (Ra / Rz Profiling) Used to evaluate surface finish quality and manufacturing compliance before coating or assembly.

Testing Capabilities

Failure Analysis
Microstructure Evaluation
Chemical Composition Analysis
Material Characterization
Corrosion Testing
Coating Analysis & Testing
Positive Material Identification
Metallurgical Analysis
Mechanical Testing
Microhardness Testing
Tensile Testing
Environmental Testing (UV aging, salt spray, weathering)
Air Quality Testing
Examination of Components & Assemblies

Markets We Serve

Automotive Sector
Aerospace and Defense
Oil and Gas Industry
Petrochemical Industry
Plating and Coating Companies
Heat Treatment, Induction Hardening Facilities
Die Casting, Forging, and Casting Plants
Components Manufacturing Plants
Power Plants
Pharmaceutical Industry
Health and Safety
Government Sectors & Agencies
Nuclear Plants
Construction Industry

Why Choose Us?

CMH Metlabs is a full-service chemical testing lab and metallurgy laboratory providing advanced metal analysis, mechanical testing, and NDT testing services for industrial, manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and energy sectors across Canada.

We combine technical expertise, modern instrumentation, and standards-based testing to deliver reliable, defensible results you can trust.

ISO-Accredited Laboratory

Our testing procedures meet internationally recognized standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency in every report.

Experienced Metallurgical Experts

Our team includes seasoned engineers and scientists with decades of combined experience in materials testing and failure analysis.

Client Centric Approach

We go beyond testing by supporting you as a technical partner with accurate results, actionable advice, and long-term assistance focused on your goals.

Precise Results

We understand the importance of timelines, that’s why we deliver accurate results quickly, without compromising quality.

Comprehensive Testing Capabilities

Whether you need metallurgical analysis, non-destructive testing, or comprehensive failure investigation, our lab delivers a full range of services in one integrated facility.

High Tech Laboratory Systems

We invest in the latest analytical tools, including SEM/EDS, optical microscopy, spectrometry, and advanced mechanical testing systems to ensure the highest level of precision and confidence in every result.