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IMR Test Labs provides a wide range of A2LA accredited testing services to manufacturers and sub-tier suppliers to assure that their products meet the strict quality requirements of the automotive industry including PPAP. With ever-improving technologies and materials, IMR stays at the forefront by meeting your needs with unique setups and specialized testing, as well as standard testing. Our extensive failure analysis experience also allows us to quickly pinpoint the source of testing failures or warranty returns and to make recommendations for improvements to prevent their recurrence. Our engineers, technicians, chemists and experienced failure analysts not only provide data, but insight and recommendations. With accreditations and approvals from many major automakers and suppliers such as General Motors, Chrysler, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and BMW, IMR Test Labs has earned a reputation for excellence in automotive testing.    Contact us today for a quote or to discuss your testing needs.

AUTOMOTIVE TESTING RELATED PAMPHLETS (.pdf)

Analytical Services for the Automotive Industry Cleanliness Testing Corrosion Analysis & Environmental Simulation Weld Testing & Qualification Failure Analysis & Hosted Inspection Services Weld Testing & Certification

LIST OF SERVICES     Accelerated Corrosion Mechanical Testing Salt Spray Exposure Weld Inspection Chip Resistance (Gravelometer) Tensile (Pull Testing)/TYE Cyclic Corrosion Bond Strength/Adhesion UV Exposure Charpy Impact Testing Adhesion Flexural Gloss Hardness   Rotating Beam Fatigue Nonmetallics Testing High Cycle Fatigue Material ID/Verification Low Cycle Fatigue Contaminant Analysis   Paint Analysis  Metallurgical Evaluations Oils Testing Microhardness Chemical Exposure of Plastics  Microstructure Adhesion Plating Thickness Chemical Resistance of Coatings Resistance Weld Inspections Gardener Impact  Fusion Weld Inspections Ash Content Reverse Engineering Composites Analysis  Contamination/FOD Heat Aging       Identification Fluid Aging Case Depth    Defect Analysis Chemical Analysis  PPAP  Alloy Chemistry Electronics Testing Trace Element Analysis Hydrogen Embrittlement N, O, C, S, H   ELV Testing Some of the Products Hazardous Substances Testing  We've  Tested Coating Weight  Control Arms Hexavalent Chromium Wheels/Rims   Transfer Cases Failure Analysis Headlights Coating Failures  Turbo Housings Structural Failures Radiator Coils Corrosion Failure Steering Wheels  Litigation/Expert Witness Services Warranty Returns Materials Tested Electronics Failures Steel   Magnesium   Aluminum   Chrome Plated ABS   Composites   Plastics and Polymers

METHODS IMR performs many of the methods provided by major manufacturers as well as ASTM methods.  Some of the methods performed and specifications tested to include: Designation Title AA 0180   AA 0213   AA 0224   AA 0324   AA-P 177 Crosshatch Testing AA-P 175 Alternating Corrosion Test AA-P 184 Salt Spray Test AA-P 194 Chemical Resistance Test of Surfaces AA-P 224 Condensation Water Constant ASTM B 117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus ASTM B 193 Volume resistivity ASTM B 368 Copper-Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray ASTM B 380 Corrosion Testing ASTM B 456 Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium & Nickel Plus Chromium ASTM B 490 Standard Practice for Micrometer Bend Test for Ductility of Electrodeposit ASTM D 523 Standard Test method for specular gloss ASTM D 610 Evaluating Rust on Painted Surfaces ASTM D 661 Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints ASTM D 714 Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints ASTM D 1654 Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments ASTM D 1735 Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog ASTM D 2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications ASTM D 2247 Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity ASTM D 3170 Chipping Resistance of Coatings ASTM D 3330 Peel Adhesion of Pressure Sensitive Tape ASTM D 3359 Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test ASTM D 3363 Film Hardness by Pencil Test ASTM D 4039 Gloss ASTM D 4587 Fluorescent UV-Condensation Exposures of Paint & Related Coatings ASTM D 5208 Fluorescent Ultraviolet Exposure of Photodegradeable Plastics ASTM E 8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials ASTM E 1237 Strain Gaging ASTM G 5 Standard Reference Test Method for Making Potentiostatic and Potentiodynamic Anodic Polarization Measurements ASTM G 53 Standard for Operating Light and Water Exposure Apparatus ASTM G 59 Standard Test Method for Conducting Potentiodynamic Polarization Resistance Measurements ASTM G 85 A1  Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing - Acetic Acid-Salt Spray Test, Continuous ASTM G 85 A2  Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing - Cyclic Acidified Salt Spray Test ASTM G 85 A3  Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing - Seawater Acidified Test, Cyclic (SWAAT) ASTM G 85 A4  Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing - SO2 Salt Spray Test, Cyclic ASTM G 85 A5  Modified Salt Spray (Fog) Testing - Dilute Electrolyte Cyclic Fog Dry Test ASTM G 154 Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials DBL 7381 Daimler Benz Coatings Testing, Organic DBL 7391 Daimler Benz Coatings Testing, Organic DBL 7399 Stone Impact Salt Spray Test DBL 8451 Daimler Benz Coatings Testing, Metallic DBL 8461 Supply Specification Hot-dip galvanized finish parts (batch galvanizing) DIN 50 017 Condensation water test atmospheres DIN 50 021 Salt Spray Corrosion Testing FORD BI 104-01 Water Immersion Test for Painted Parts & Panels GM4298P Salt Spray (Mist) Testing GM4372M Decorative Chromium Plating - Copper, Nickel, Chromium Type GM4373M Decorative Chromium Plating - Copper, Nickel, Chromium Type GM4374M Decorative Chromium Plating - Copper, Nickel, Chromium Type GM4465P Water Fog Testing GM9071P Tape Adhesion Test for Paint Finishes GM9102P Corrosion Creepback Test Method Replaced by GMW 15282 GM9125P QUV GM9501P Gasoline Dip Test for Painted Parts GM9505P Automotive Environmental Cycles GM9508P Chip Resistance of Coating GM9509P Solvent Rub Method for Determining Cure of Painted Metal or Plastic Substrates GM9540P Accelerated Corrosion Test GMW3034 Absence of Hexavalent Chrome, Cr VI, in Coatings GMW3044 Zinc Plating GMW3059 Restricted and Reportable Substances for Parts GMW4205 Plating Multilayer Coating/Black Type GMW4700 Zinc Alloy Plating GMW14700 Stone Impact Resistance of Coatings GMW14872 Cyclic Corrosion Laboratory Test GMW15282 Corrosion/Undercutting Scribe Creepback GS 90010 BMW Coatings Testing, Metallic GS 90011 BMW Coatings Testing, Organic HES D2003 Electroplating (For Corrosion Prevention, Rust Prevention and Decoration) HES D2021 Corrosion Proof Coating on Metals HES D6501 General Test Methods for Coating ISO 2409 Paints and Varnishes - Cross-Cut Test ISO 2808 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Film Thickness ISO 4628-2 Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation Of ISO 4628-3 Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation Of ISO 6270-2 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Resistance to Humidity ISO 9227 Corrosion Tests in Artificial Atmospheres - Salt Spray Tests ISO 11997-1 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Resistance to Cyclic Corrosion Conditions SAE J400 Test for Chip Resistance of Surface Coatings TL 212 Oxide Coatings on Aluminum Parts (Surface Protection Requirements) TL 260 Paint Coatings on Metal Surfaces (Surface Protection) VDA 621-415 (Painting-technical examinations) Prufung des Korrosionsschutzes von Kraftfahzeuglackieerungen bei zyklisch wechselnder Beanspruchung VCS 1027,149 Volvo Accelerated Corrosion Testing   ...and more.  Contact us if you need a specification you don't see listed here.