Torcad's laboratory has been assessed under the authority of the STANDARDS COUNCIL OF CANADA (SCC) ACT and found to comply with the requirements of the US Public Law No. 101-492, The Fastener Quality (FQA) Act.

The laboratory is certified for all Torcad's finishes and is capable of certifying automotive PPAP's and meeting all the testing requirements of our customer's. The tests include AA Analysis, X-Ray Fluorescent thickness testing, salt spray testing, strip and weigh for phosphates, eddy current and magnetic thickness checks.

The laboratory also monitors Torcad's environmental performance to ensure that all Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations are met and bettered.

Chemical Analysis (CHEMICAL)

Chemical Analysis (Chemical)

Solution Chemical Analysis (SOLUTION)

Standard Practice for Flame Atomic Absorption Analysis

Mechanical and Physical Testing and Inspection (MECH_PHYS)

Coating (COATING)

Measurement of fastener coating thickness - eddy current method (EDDY_CURR)

Standard Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic Field or Eddy-Current.

(Electromagnetic) Test Methods

Measurement of fastener coating thickness - magnetic methods (MAGNETIC)

Standard Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic Field or Eddy

Current (Electromagnetic) Test Methods.

Measurement of Fastener Coating Thickness - X-ray methods (X-RAY)

Measurement of Coating Thickness by X-ray Spectrometry Corrosion(CORROSION)
Salt spray testing of fasteners (SALT_SPRAY)

Standard Test Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

(D.I.H.T.M = Documented In-House Test Method)