Certified Analytical Services
For Process Control

Our ISO-certified, A2LA-accredited lab provides timely analysis and technical interpretation to keep your chemistry within control and your process performing consistently.

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Designed For Reliable Process Control.

Reliable process control depends on more than data – it requires accurate analysis, timely feedback, and expert interpretation.

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Accurate & Timely Results

Fast, reliable bath analysis to monitor chemistry and ensure you process stays within operating limits.

Technical Interpretation

Results are reviewed by experienced chemists who identify trends, flag risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Integrated Process Support

Analytical insights are tied directly to your process – supporting troubleshooting, optimization, and long-term stability.

SERVICE OFFERING

Your Partner For
Process Control.

Analytical testing and technical interpretation to keep your finishing chemistry within control and your process performance at its best.

Process Coverage

Pretreatment Solutions
Cleaners
Zincates
Acids
Bright Dips & Chemical Polishes
Passivations
Burnishing & Vibratory Compounds
Plating Solutions
Brass & Bronze
Cadmium
Decorative & Hard Chromium
Copper & Copper Alloys
Gold
Electroless Nickel
Nickel
Silver
Tin & Tin Alloy
Zinc & Zinc Alloy
Anodizing Solutions
Etches
Deox / Desmut
Anodizing Baths
Coloring Baths
Seals
Post-Treatment
Passivates & Chromates
Anti-Tarnish
Sealers & Top Coats
Dyes

Analytical Capabilities

Bath Chemistry Control
Metal Concentration
Additives & Brighteners
Conductivity & pH
Specific Gravity
Contamination & Impurities
Metallic Impurities (AA/ICP)
Total Organic Carbon
Breakdown Products
Carbonates
Process-Specific Testing
Catalyst Determination
SAS & Saccharin Extraction
Fluoride & Chloride
Performance Evaluation
Hull Cell Testing
Deposit Behavior Analysis

Reporting & Recommendations

Clear Test Results Vs. Control Limits
Identified Risks & Deviations
Recommended Corrective Actions
Trend Tracking for Recurring Analyses

Process Support

Troubleshooting & Consultation
Process Diagnostic
On-Site Sampling

Process Coverage

Wastewater Systems
Rinse Waters
Spent Process Baths
Drag-Out Recovery Systems
Sludge & Solids
Treatment Systems
Batch Treatment Systems
Continuous Flow Systems
Precipitation & Clarification
Filtration & Polishing

Analytical Capabilities

Regulated Contaminants
Total & Amenable Cyanide
Total Metals (AA/ICP)
Hexavalent Chromium
Heavy Metals (Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, etc.)
Contamination & Impurities
Metallic Impurities (AA/ICP)
Total Organic Carbon
Breakdown Products
Carbonates
Water Chemistry & Treatment Control
pH & Alkalinity
Conductivity
Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)
Suspended Solids
Advanced & Trace Analysis
Trace Metals At Low Detection Limits
Total Organic Carbon (TOC)

Reporting & Recommendations

Results Aligned To Regulatory Limits
Identification Of Non-Compliance Risks
Recommended Corrective Actions
Support For Reporting Requirements

Process & Compliance Support

Treatment System Diagnostic
Optimization Of Precipitation
Chemical Program Evaluation
Root Cause Analysis For Non-Compliance

Applications & Standards

Applications
Plated Components
Conversion Coatings
Painted & Powder Coated Parts
Post-Treatment Systems (e.g. Sealers)
Standards
ASTM B117
ISO 9227
OEM & Customer-Specific Specs

Test Capabilities

Corrosion Testing
Neutral Salt Spray (NSS)
Test Parameters
Exposure Determination (Hours to Failure)
White Rust & Red Rust Evaluation
Coating Performance Comparison
Sample Evaluation
Visual Inspection
Failure Mode Identification
Comparative Performance Across Systems

Reporting & Results

Time-To-Failure Metrics (White, Red Rust)
Performance Comparison Across Samples
Photographic Documentation
Summary of Results vs. Expectations

Validation & Performance Support

Coating System Validation
New Application Development Support
Process Comparison & Benchmarking
Pre-Production Qualification Testing

Applications & Use Cases

Applications
Coating Thickness Verification
Failure Analysis
Process Validation & Qualification
New Product & Application Development
Use Cases
Compliance With Specification
Adhesion & Performance Issues Analysis
Coatings & Parameters Benchmarking

Test Capabilities

Coating Thickness & Weight
Plating Thickness Measurement (XRF, cross-section)
Coating Weight Determination
Composition Analysis
Alloy Composition
Electroless Nickel Phosphorus Content
Elemental Analysis of Deposits
Mechanical Properties
Adhesion Testing
Hardness Testing
Microstructure & Surface Analysis
Optical Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Surface Morphology And Defect Evaluation

Reporting & Interpretation

Quantitative Measurements
Micrographs & SEM Imaging
Identification of Defects & Failure Modes
Interpretation & Recommended Actions

Failure Analysis & Process Support

Root Cause Analysis of Coatings Failures
Troubleshooting & Optimization Support
Identification of Adhesion Issues, Porosity, or Defects
Correlation Between Process Conditions and Deposit Properties

HOW IT WORKS

A Simple Process For Fast, Reliable Results.

Clear communication, fast response, and hands-on support – from first questions to taking the actions required.

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Project Intake

We start by understanding your process, current conditions, and specific concerns – ensuring samples are collected and submitted within the right context and goals.