RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Metallurgical Analysis

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada (GD-OTS – Canada) Research and Development department possesses a metallurgy lab equipped with:

• Hardness apparatus, including microhardness
• Optical Microscopes with image analysis
• Mechanical Properties Testing Machine

We have expertise in:

• Molding of thermoplastics, including frangible materials
• Formability of Metals
• Powder Metallurgy
• Fracture and Case Analysis (SEM, TEM, XRD)
• Non Destructive Examination (UT, radiographic inspection).