In response to requests from different types of LED&MAT customers, particularly industrial companies, but without neglecting the importance of R&D partners, the laboratory provides a wide range of differentiated services in its areas of specialisation, some of which are recognized by IPAC according to NP EN ISO / IEC 17025: 2018 (Accreditation Technical Annex). We perform all manner of tests, from the simplest to more complex integrated techniques in order to satisfy the needs of our clients.
Service requests to: ledmat.propostas@ipn.pt
- Analysis and characterisation of raw materials and finished products
- Mechanical properties
- Chemical analysis (EDS, WDS, FRX)
- Morphological analysis (high-resolution scanning electron microscopy FEGSEM and STEM)
- Optical correlative analysis of particles (associated with chemical analysis EDS)
- Thermal analysis (TG, DSC, dilatometry, conductivity)
- Structural analysis (XRD at room T and high temperature)
- Topographic analysis of surfaces (with and without contact)
- Quality control
- Testing of product compliance against specifications
- Selection of materials
- Characterisation of surfaces and their properties
- Characterisation of different types of coatings
- Modification of surface properties through thin coatings
- Analysis of causes of failure/deterioration in service components
- Studies of influence and optimisation of production process parameters
- Tribological testing (determination of friction coefficients and wear rate of surfaces, efficiency of lubricated contacts)
- Efficiency studies in CNC machining and turning (parameters, tools, surface finishing)
- Development of materials for multiple applications in LED&MAT's areas of specialisation
- Idea, design and construction of prototypes and equipment for specific testing
- Setting up of proposals for RTD projects in the field of materials and their processing technologies for different financial support instruments
