Samples of molten metal are taken from the furnace before being poured. This step is done for every 2,000 pounds of product from one continuous run or at the beginning and end of a smaller run. Finished product is once again subject to chemical and physical testing. During final processing the material is Medart straightened and cut to length. Dimensional checks are performed once again to measure casting tolerances, straightness and concentricity.
All material is assigned heat numbers prior to being poured.
All test results for each individual heat number are logged and all product is cold stamped with its corresponding heat number to ensure total mill traceability . Certifications of chemical and physical test results are available. Mechanical testing - Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and hardness. Longitudinal and transverse photomicrographs of casting cross sections. Certifications to all applicable commercial and military specifications.