Metals Technology Center (MTC)

Metals Technology Center (MTC)

The Physical Metallurgy Group (PMG) investigates various metallurgical failures or challenges encountered by industry through the Metals Technology Centre (MTC). The Metals Technology Centre (MTC) provides critical assistance with the selection and testing of materials to solve complex problems associated with mechanical and corrosion properties. The MTC is fully equipped to perform a wide range of conventional and unconventional tests and exposures to gauge and improve product performance in accordance with your needs.

Material Characterization

Material Characterisation

To carry out a wide range of conventional and unconventional tests on the mechanical and corrosion properties of materials, toward the evaluation and or improvement of industrial processes and products

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Corrosion & Wear Technology

Corrosion & Wear Technology

The MTC has the capabilities to determine mechanisms of and possible options to minimise corrosion

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Foundry & Heat Treatment

Grinding Media

Mintek has extensive experience in grinding media and mining industry, to assess production processes and conduct quality control (QC) test work for industry

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Foundry & Heat Treatment

Foundry & Heat Treatment

The MTC has a fully functional sand foundry for small scale alloy production and testing of metal melts up to 150kg capacity. The facilities are also available for forging, hot and cold rolling and heat treatment of materials

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Thermomechanical processing

Thermomechanical Processing

Has a fully-fledged off - line fabrication capabilities for aluminium and steel alloys - thermomechanical and simulations (TMP) in South Africa

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Powder Metallurgy & Additive Manufacturing

Powder Metallurgy & Additive Manufacturing

The MTC is equipped to be able to handle and process powders and facility at Mintek comprised of Amazemet Ultrasonic atomiser and Concept Laser MLab 100R 3D printer

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