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Quality & Certifications

Our Quality Policy

At FountainHead Alloys, quality is the foundation of everything we do. When you supply materials for jet engines, nuclear reactors, subsea equipment, and chemical processing plants, there is no room for compromise. Every material we supply has undergone rigorous testing, verification, and documentation before dispatch.

We maintain complete traceability from mill origin to final delivery, with comprehensive mill test certificates, chemical analysis reports, and mechanical test data provided for every consignment. Our quality management system is designed to meet the most stringent requirements of aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and nuclear industries.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
  • Full compliance with ASTM, ASME, AMS, and EN standards
  • NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for sour service materials
  • 100% material traceability with heat number and lot tracking
  • Mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2) for every consignment
  • Third-party inspection available (TPI by TUV, Lloyds, BV, SGS, DNV)
FountainHead Alloys quality testing and inspection
ISO 9001:2015
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Mill Test Certificates
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Third-Party Inspection
NACE MR0175
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ASTM / ASME / AMS

Testing & NDT Capabilities

Comprehensive testing at every stage ensures zero-defect delivery of high-performance alloys.

Chemical Analysis

Precise chemical composition verification using Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to confirm alloy grade conformance.

  • OES and XRF spectrometry for all elements
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Carbon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, titanium content verification
  • Compliance with ASTM E353, E1086, E1251 methods

Mechanical Testing

Complete mechanical property evaluation to verify tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, hardness, and impact resistance per international standards.

  • Tensile testing (ASTM E8 / A370)
  • Hardness testing: Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers (ASTM E18, E10, E92)
  • Impact testing: Charpy V-notch (ASTM E23)
  • Bend and flattening tests

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Advanced NDT methods to detect surface and subsurface defects without altering the material, ensuring structural integrity for critical applications.

  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT) per ASTM A388 / E213
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) per ASTM E709
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT / DPT) per ASTM E165
  • Eddy Current Testing (ECT) per ASTM E426
  • Radiographic Testing (RT) where required

Metallurgical & Corrosion Testing

Microstructure analysis, grain size evaluation, and corrosion testing to verify material suitability for specific service environments.

  • Microstructure examination per ASTM E112
  • Grain size analysis and inclusion rating
  • Intergranular Corrosion Testing (IGC) per ASTM A262
  • Pitting corrosion resistance testing (ASTM G48)
  • Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) per NACE TM0284

Standards & Certifications

We comply with the most demanding national and international standards for high-performance alloys.

ISO 9001:2015

Certified quality management system ensuring consistent quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across all operations.

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ASTM / ASME / AMS

Full compliance with ASTM, ASME, and AMS standards for material specifications, testing methods, and aerospace material requirements.

NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156

Materials compliant with NACE standards for sour gas service in oil and gas applications, including H2S resistance requirements.

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EN / DIN / JIS Standards

Compliance with European (EN), German (DIN), and Japanese (JIS) standards for international customers and applications.

Documentation & Traceability

Every material is shipped with comprehensive documentation for full traceability and compliance.

Mill Test Certificates

Every consignment includes mill test certificates per EN 10204 standards, documenting the complete material history from melt to dispatch.

  • EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificates as standard
  • EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificates with third-party witness
  • Chemical composition with heat/lot number
  • Mechanical properties: tensile, yield, elongation, hardness
  • NDT results where applicable

Third-Party Inspection

We facilitate third-party inspection by internationally recognized agencies at our facilities or at the mill, as required by your quality standards.

  • TUV, Bureau Veritas (BV), Lloyds Register
  • SGS, DNV GL, Intertek
  • Client-nominated inspection agencies welcome
  • Stage-wise inspection per approved ITP
  • Final inspection and release certificates

Need Certified Material with Full Traceability?

All our materials come with mill test certificates. Third-party inspection, NACE compliance, and additional testing available on request.