Mechanical Testing

ASTM Tensile & Hardness Testing Lab

Mechanical Testing for Metals, Plastics & Composites

Get accurate tensile strength, yield strength, hardness, and mechanical performance data from a certified materials testing laboratory. We provide ASTM tensile testing, hardness testing, flexural testing, and anchor pull testing using advanced universal testing machines and precision hardness testers.

Mechanical Testing Services

Our laboratory provides advanced mechanical testing services to evaluate material strength, durability, and performance under real-world conditions. Using precision equipment and internationally recognized testing standards, we help manufacturers, engineers, and product developers verify material performance, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Our testing capabilities cover metals, alloys, polymers, elastomers, composites, fasteners, and engineered materials using ASTM, ISO, and industry-recognized standards.

Why Mechanical Testing Matters

Design safer components
Meet regulatory requirements
Improve material selection
Validate heat treatment
Prevent catastrophic failures
Confirm supplier quality
Support warranty and liability claims

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Our Mechanical Testing Capabilities

Our laboratory provides ASTM tensile testing services to evaluate the mechanical performance of metals, plastics, elastomers, and composite materials using precision Universal Testing Machines (UTM). Testing performed in accordance with ASTM E8/E8M, ASTM D638, ASTM D412, and ASTM D3039 determines key mechanical properties including ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength (0.2% offset), percent elongation, and elongation at break. These measurements generate a complete stress–strain curve, allowing engineers to assess material load-bearing capacity, ductility, deformation behavior, and fracture limits under uniaxial loading, providing critical data for design validation, quality control, and material performance evaluation.

Evaluate compressive strength, compressive modulus, and deformation behavior of materials under load. Compression testing is commonly used for plastics, composites, metals, foams, structural materials, and engineered components.

Measure flexural strength, flexural modulus, and stiffness of materials such as plastics, composites, and fiber-reinforced materials under bending loads.

We provide multiple hardness measurement methods depending on the material type and required test scale:

Rockwell Hardness Testing (ASTM E18) – The most common hardness test for metals using Rockwell scales such as HRC, HRB, and HRA.
Vickers Hardness Testing (ASTM E384) – Micro and macro indentation hardness testing suitable for thin materials, coatings, and microstructural analysis.
Brinell Hardness Testing (ASTM E10) – Suitable for castings, forgings, and coarse-grained materials using larger indentation loads.
Shore Hardness Testing (ASTM D2240) – Used for rubber, elastomers, and plastics using Shore A and Shore D scales.

Hardness testing provides a rapid method to estimate material strength, heat treatment condition, wear resistance, and quality control.

Determine bending strength and ductility of materials subjected to flexural loading. 3-point bend tests are commonly used for metals, plastics, ceramics, and structural materials.

Evaluate a material’s ability to absorb sudden impact energy and resist fracture.

Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing (Only Perform for Plastics)
Izod Impact Testing (ASTM D256) – Common for plastics and polymer materials.

Impact testing helps determine material toughness and resistance to brittle failure.

Evaluate pullout strength, tensile capacity, and anchoring performance of bolts, threaded rods, studs, and anchors installed in structural components or concrete. Commonly used in construction, structural engineering, and infrastructure applications.

Surface texture measurement using stylus profilometers (contact profilometry) where a diamond or sapphire tip moves across the surface and converts vertical displacement into electrical signals.

This test evaluates surface roughness parameters such as Ra, Rz, and Rt and is commonly used for machined components, coatings, and precision surfaces.

Why Choose Our Mechanical Testing Lab

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-based

testing procedures and quality systems

Modern Machines

modern Universal Testing Machines (UTM) and precision instrumentation

Testing for

metals, plastics, elastomers, rubber, composites, and engineered materials

Fast turnaround

with defensible technical reports

Compliance with

ASTM, ISO, and industry specifications

Experienced

materials engineers and testing specialists

What Our Clients Say!

    
 
 
         
   Sanjay Sharma 
 
 
 
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   Don Webster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. CMH Metlabs did a number of chemical analysis for us over the last few weeks. The prices are good and the turn-around time was excellent. We needed some clarity on the results from the tests. The technical people at CMH responded quicky and our questions were answered. We discovered a couple of typos in the reports but it did not affect the over all accuracy of the report. We are looking forward to continuing our analyses with CMH.
  
 
        
   Chris W 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend this company. Their testing is very detailed and thorough.
  
 
        
   Etienne Fortier 
 
 
 
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   Carlos Pereira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team at CMH Metlabs was very accommodating with our last-minute FTIR and TGA analysis request and turned the testing around in record time (Next business day when the original estimate was 5 working days). Fast and Precise results, very reasonably priced.
  
 
        
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is mechanical testing and why is it important?

Mechanical testing evaluates the strength, durability, and reliability of materials or products. It helps ensure that the material can withstand real-world conditions and meets industry standards for safety and performance.

Can CMH Metlab provide customized testing solutions?

Yes. CMH Metlab offers tailor-made testing services based on client requirements to evaluate specific product performance under unique conditions.

What industries does CMH Metlab serve?

We serve various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, construction, metallurgy, engineering, and more.

How accurate are the test results?

CMH Metlab uses state-of-the-art equipment and globally accepted testing methods to ensure high accuracy and reliability in every test.

How experienced is your testing team?

Our lab is staffed with highly trained engineers and technicians with extensive experience in failure analysis and mechanical testing.