Badger Alloys’ metal casting Testing and Research & Development Departments are dedicated to ensuring customers receive the highest quality castings. Our extensive on-site testing equipment and additional quality assurance capabilities support our certified professionals and highly trained metallurgists in their chemical analysis, mechanical analysis, metallographic analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT) and sand testing services. Their work is detailed, precise, and crucial to the success of the casting process.
-Spectro SpectroMaxX LMF06 optical emission spectrometer
-Spectro SpectroMaxX LMX06 optical emission spectrometer
-SciAps Z-902 Carbon laser-induced breakdown spectrometer
-Combustion analysis for carbon/sulfur
-Inert gas fusion analysis for oxygen/nitrogen
-PMI via portable or stationary X-ray fluorescence spectrometers
-Wilson Model BT-504 Rockwell hardness tester
-King Tester portable Brinell hardness testers
-Detroit PHL-series stationary Brinell hardness tester
-Tensile testing to ASTM or ISO specifications
-Charpy impact testing to ASTM or ISO specifications
-Macro Vickers hardness testing
-Vickers and Knoop microhardness testing
-Weldability testing
-LECO VX4 inverted microscope
-Olympus SZX7 stereoscope
-PAX-It! image capture and analysis software
-Metallographic preparation to ASTM E3 or ISO 20580
-Ferrite analysis to ASTM A800, ASTM E562, or ASTM A923
-Cast iron analysis to ASTM A247
-Other metallographic examinations as required
-General corrosion testing to ASTM, ISO, or MIL specifications
-Intergranular corrosion testing to ASTM A262 or ISO 3651-2
-Other corrosion testing as required
-Visual examination
-Liquid penetrant testing
-Magnetic particle testing
-Radiography
-Ultrasonic testing
-Simpson Technologies Model 42104 sand tensile tester
-pH testing
-Loss-on-ignition (LOI) testing
-Sieve analysis
Badger Alloys’ commitment to quality has been recognized by a number of international and local organizations in a variety of industries. More importantly, our customers and vendors appreciate our commitment to excellence.
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With an average customer relationship of 27 years, it is clear that Badger Alloys has a consistent focus on customer service and communication. We work hard to meet your demands for state-of-the-art custom castings.
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By nature, our industry has substantial environmental challenges, and foundry owners must be conscious of the waste and pollution our plants may create.
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As a family-owned business, we see each and every employee as part of the Badger Alloys family. We invite you to learn more about building a career as part of the Badger Alloys team.
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Badger Alloys offers the highest quality castings, service and support. We strive to create and maintain a partnership with each and every customer.
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Milwaukee manufacturers understand that skilled workers are becoming more and more difficult to find. As a company, Badger Alloys is actively involved with Milwaukee Public Schools
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Badger Alloys feels strongly about supporting and advancing our community’s children – our future workforce. As such, many of our contributions — and much of our volunteer time.
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