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NADCAP AC7101 and NABL-Accredited Materials Testing, 1,483 Scope Items
Mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgical, fatigue, fracture-toughness and creep testing, reported under one accredited signature.
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TCR Engineering is a NADCAP AC7101 and NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited materials testing laboratory. Both its Navi Mumbai lab (NABLT0726MH18640, 1,483 scope items) and its Bhubaneswar lab (TC-15993) are NABL-accredited, performing mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgical, fatigue, fracture-toughness and creep testing, with reports accepted in 90+ economies under the ILAC MRA.
14 specialised service lines under this pillar, from Mechanical and Physical Testing to Residual Stress Determination by X-Ray Diffraction. Governing standards across the pillar include ASTM E8/E8M-22, ASTM E23, ASTM A255, IS 2770, ASTM E228, ASTM E289; each service page carries its full standards basis. First BIS-accredited commercial laboratory in India for IS 16172 rebar coupler testing, all diameters 8 mm to 40 mm.
Materials testing in numbers
1,483 NABL Scope Items
6 Creep Frames to 1,100 °C
15+ Sample-Origin Countries
90+ ILAC MRA Economies
Capabilities and governing standards
Each linked page carries full method detail, scope and acceptance criteria.
| Service | Governing standards |
|---|---|
| Mechanical and Physical Testing | ASTM E8/E8M-22, ASTM E23, ASTM A255, IS 2770, ASTM E228, ASTM E289, ASTM E831 |
| Chemical Analysis Laboratory | ASTM E1086, ASTM E415, ASTM E1019, ASTM E1479, ASTM E350, IS 228 |
| Corrosion Testing and Sour Gas Service | NACE MR0175, ISO 15156, NACE MR0103, NACE TM0177, NACE TM0284, NACE TM0316, ISO 15653 |
| Fatigue and Fracture Toughness Testing | ASTM E1820, ASTM E399, ASTM E647, ASTM E466, ISO 14587, API 1104 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation | ASTM E112, ASTM E45, ASTM A247, IS 1865, IS 6396, ASTM E562, ASTM B487 |
| Creep and Stress Rupture Testing | ASTM E139, ASTM E292, IS 340, ISO 204, API 530, API 579, ASTM E328 |
| Composite, Plastic, Rubber, and FRP/GRP Testing | ASTM D638, ASTM D790, ASTM D695, ASTM D256, ASTM D2240, ISO 527, ISO 178 |
| Coating Evaluation and Inspection | ASTM D3359, ASTM D4541, ISO 2808, ASTM D7091, ASTM G8, ASTM B117, ISO 8501-1 |
| Welder Certification and Procedure Qualification | ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, API 1104, IS 7318, EN ISO 9606, AWS D1.2 |
| Heat Treatment Verification Testing | ASTM E18, ASTM E10, ASTM E92, ASTM E384, ASTM E112, ASTM E407, ASTM E45 |
| Evaluation of TMT Rebars and Reinforcement Couplers | IS 16172, IS 1786, IS 16651, ASTM A1034, ISO 15835-2, IS 2770 |
| RoHS Compliance Testing | IEC 62321 |
| Oil Analysis Ferrography | See service page |
| Residual Stress Determination by X-Ray Diffraction | ASTM E2860 |
The foundation service
Materials testing is the foundation service. Every other pillar at TCR rests on the test result. The Mahape laboratory in Navi Mumbai alone handles 3,000+ samples per month across mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgical, and specialised methods. The TCR Eastern facility is at Bhubaneswar.
TCR has a comprehensive range of Mechanical Testing services with a dedicated in-house machine shop that assists in sample preparation. Test specimens are duly prepared for metallic and non-metallic materials for the evaluation of Tensile, Compression, Impact, Weldability, Fatigue and Bend properties.
With its Mechanical Testing Facility, TCR provides a precise determination of Proof Stress by the attachment of various Electronic Extensometers. The Elevated Temperature Tensile Test is a special service offered by TCR. Tests are conducted as per ASTM, BS, IS, DIN, or other client-specified standards.
The Mechanical Testing Facility at TCR conducts tensile tests for understanding the strength and characteristics of a particular material. It provides a precise determination of Proof Stress by the attachment of various electronic controls and extensometers. Testing temperatures range from 80 °C to 1000 °C and beyond, for particularly high-temperature applications. The Mechanical Testing department at TCR performs a range of Impact tests, including Izod and Charpy, Charpy impact testing at temperatures from 100°C to -101 °C & -196°C. Highly specialized pressure test facilities are also frequently done at TCR's Mumbai Laboratory.
A new Heat Treatment Verification Testing block built around the NADCAP AC7101 Materials Testing accreditation, awarded 2026.
Fourteen testing services
The materials testing pillar carries fourteen services, each on its own page with the governing standards, NABL coverage, case evidence and a quote form: from routine mechanical testing to sour-service corrosion, fracture toughness, creep and residual stress measurement.
Chemical Analysis and Alloy Verification
Composition and grade confirmation by OES, XRF and wet chemistry.
Corrosion and Sour-Service Testing per NACE TM0177 and TM0284
HIC and SSC testing for sour hydrocarbon service. PDO and OQGN approved; numerous projects executed for Shell.
Fatigue and Fracture Toughness Testing per ASTM E1820 and E647
CTOD, J-integral, KIc, fatigue crack growth and S-N fatigue for pipelines, rail, aerospace and offshore.
Metallurgical Evaluation and Microstructure Analysis
Microstructure, grain size and inclusion rating behind every failure investigation.
Creep and Stress Rupture Testing to 1,100 °C per ASTM E139
Six frames, 50 kN, durations to 100,000 hours, for boiler, reformer and heater alloys.
Composites and Polymer Testing
Mechanical and physical characterisation of non-metallic and composite materials.
Coating Evaluation and Testing
Protective coating assessment for pipelines, structures and process equipment.
Welder and Welding Procedure Qualification
Qualification testing of welders and procedures for fabrication and construction codes.
Heat Treatment Verification Testing
Verification testing of heat-treated components. TCR is the verification-testing partner, not the heat treater.
TMT Bar and Rebar Coupler Testing per IS 16172
First BIS-accredited commercial laboratory in India for IS 16172, all diameters 8 mm to 40 mm.
RoHS Compliance Testing
Restricted-substance screening for electronics and manufactured goods.
Oil Analysis and Ferrography
Lubricant condition and wear-debris analysis for rotating equipment.
Residual Stress Measurement by X-Ray Diffraction
Non-destructive residual stress determination on welds and machined components.
Case evidence
Materials testing at TCR anchors named, dated engagements: CTOD programmes for Saudi Aramco's Jafurah gas compression plants, elevated-temperature tensile approval from NPCIL, and long-duration creep rupture of SUPER 304H boiler tube material to BHEL specification.
Jafurah Gas Compression Plants ECA
Engineering Critical Assessment of 42-inch girth welds for PWIS Package-1, per API 1104 Annex A Option 2, with six CTOD tests per pipeline.
Elevated-Temperature Tensile Approval
NPCIL approval for elevated-temperature tensile testing, adding nuclear-sector acceptance to the laboratory's approval record.
Creep Rupture of SUPER 304H (UNS S30432)
Creep rupture testing of SUPER 304H boiler tube material per BHEL specification, IBR requirements, ASTM E139 and BS EN ISO 204.
Standards we test to
Every test is reported against its governing standard, cited in full on the service page: ASTM mechanical and fracture methods, NACE sour-service methods, Indian Standards for construction materials, and ISO equivalents where clients specify them.
- ASTM E8/E8M
- ASTM E23
- ASTM E139
- ASTM E1820
- ASTM E399
- ASTM E647
- ASTM E466
- ASTM E606
- ASTM E112
- ASTM E45
- ASTM E415
- ASTM E407
- ASTM E488
- NACE TM0177
- NACE TM0284
- BS 7448
- ISO 12135
- ISO 15653
- BS EN ISO 204
- IS 16172
- EN 13674
- IRS:T-29
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Frequently asked questions
Is TCR Engineering NABL accredited for materials testing?
Yes. The Mahape laboratory in Navi Mumbai holds NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation (NABLT0726MH18640) across 1,483 scope items, 1,383 laboratory tests and 100 site tests, spanning mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgical, fatigue, fracture-toughness and creep testing. Reports are accepted in 90+ economies under the ILAC MRA.
Is TCR NADCAP accredited for aerospace materials testing?
Yes. TCR Engineering is NADCAP AC7101 Materials Testing accredited (2026), PRI certificate 29415245997, valid to 31 May 2027. The scope is AC7101 only: TCR is the verification-testing partner, not the heat treater. Aerospace testing clients include HAL, MTAR Technologies and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
What standards does TCR test to for mechanical and fracture testing?
Core methods include ASTM E8/E8M tensile, E23 impact, E139 creep, E399 and E1820 fracture toughness, E647 fatigue crack growth, E466 and E606 fatigue, BS 7448, ISO 12135 and ISO 15653, plus NACE TM0177 and TM0284 for sour service. Every report cites the governing standard in full.
Can TCR run creep and stress rupture tests?
Yes. TCR Engineering operates six creep frames to 1,100 °C at 50 kN with test durations to 100,000 hours in Navi Mumbai, including creep rupture of SUPER 304H (UNS S30432) boiler tube material per BHEL specification, IBR requirements, ASTM E139 and BS EN ISO 204.
Does TCR test for sour service (HIC and SSC) per NACE?
Yes. HIC and SSC testing per NACE TM0177 and TM0284 for sour hydrocarbon service is a core service of the materials testing pillar. TCR is PDO and OQGN approved for this work and has executed numerous projects for Shell.
How many samples does TCR's laboratory handle each month?
The Mahape laboratory in Navi Mumbai handles 3,000+ samples per month across mechanical, chemical, corrosion, metallurgical and specialised methods, with samples received from 15+ countries and a dedicated in-house machine shop for specimen preparation. TCR Eastern at Bhubaneswar (NABL TC-15993) adds a second accredited facility.