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Trusted Metals Testing Services for Over 35 Years
For more than three decades, ASAMS Ltd has helped businesses deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable products through fast, accurate metals testing and expert metallurgical consultancy.
As an ISO 17025 UKAS accredited laboratory (No. 0935) based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, we provide reliable materials and metallurgical testing services to clients across the UK, supporting industries including energy, manufacturing, and construction.
DECADES OF METALS TESTING EXPERTISE
With over 35 years of experience, ASAMS is your trusted partner for independent UKAS accredited metals testing. Our reputation for precision and reliability makes us a leading provider of metallurgical testing services in East Anglia and nationwide.
FAST TURNAROUND TESTING RESULTS
We understand that time is critical. That’s why ASAMS delivers test results in days, not weeks, helping you keep projects on schedule without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.
COMPLETE METALS TESTING UNDER ONE ROOF
From weld qualification and chemical analysis to failure analysis and mechanical testing, ASAMS offers a comprehensive range of UKAS accredited metals testing services in one location. Whatever your requirement, our experienced laboratory team is ready to help.
A CUSTOMER-FOCUSED TESTING PARTNER
Our approach is simple: listen, adapt, and deliver. We provide tailored testing solutions with friendly, professional service, building long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency, and technical excellence.
SUSTAINABLE BY DESIGN
ASAMS is committed to environmental responsibility. Our laboratory processes minimise waste and support your sustainability goals, helping protect both your reputation and the planet.
Our environmental goals, so you can protect both your reputation and the planet.
MARKETS CAN WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH
ASAMS proudly supports energy, aerospace, infrastructure, manufacturing, and research with trusted metals testing and consultancy.
Manufacture & FABRICATion
ASAMS supports precision machining, fabrication, and OEM production with independent testing and practical metallurgical advice. We verify materials, qualify welds, and resolve non‑conformances to keep operations running efficiently, delivering clear, traceable reporting your QA team can trust.
Infrastructure & Construction
We help deliver safe, durable infrastructure through independent metals testing and pragmatic consultancy. As part of wider supply chains for major programmes (including projects such as Sizewell C), we support material verification, weld qualification, non‑conformance resolution, and schedule assurance, backed by robust, evidence‑based reporting.
Aerospace & Space Engineering
ASAMS is aligning its capabilities to meet the stringent demands of aerospace and space applications. We provide independent metals testing, additive manufacturing (AM) characterisation, and practical consultancy to confirm material properties, qualify welding procedures, and support confident, compliance‑ready decisions, underpinned by clear, standards‑aligned reports.
Energy
We have deep roots in the energy sector and continue to support organisations with critical metals testing and applied consultancy. From offshore wind and geothermal to hydrogen production and nuclear, we help you qualify materials, validate welds, and keep assets in safe, efficient service, supported by transparent, well‑documented results.
Academic & R&D Collaboration
We work with universities, research institutes, and innovation programmes to deliver rigorous metals testing, metallurgical analysis, and consultancy that underpin credible research outcomes. Partnerships with institutions such as Cranfield University demonstrate our contributions to advanced R&D, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing, providing data you can trust and interpretation you can act on.
Your Customer Journey With ASAMS Metals Testing
At ASAMS, we make metals testing simple, transparent, and stress-free. From your first enquiry, you’ll work with a trusted UKAS accredited ISO 17025 laboratory, guiding you through every step. We begin by understanding your requirements, then recommend the most appropriate testing services.
Whether you need:
Tensile testing
Hardness testing
Charpy impact testing
Weld qualification
Corrosion analysis
Our specialists will guide you through your options.
Throughout the process, we provide regular updates and clear communication. Our goal is to deliver fast, accurate test results that confirm your materials are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose — helping protect your people, projects, and reputation.
OUR 5-STEP TESTING PROCESS
1
Initial Consultation
Contact ASAMS with your testing requirement or material concern. We assess your needs, timelines, and compliance standards.
2
Sample Preparation & Submission
Send us your samples or use our in-house machining and coupon cutting services to ensure accurate preparation.
3
Testing & Metallurgical Analysis
We provide UKAS accredited:
Mechanical testing
Chemical analysis
Corrosion testing
Weld testing
Metallography
Reinforcing steel testing
We also offer failure analysis and metallurgical consultancy to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
4
Results & Reporting
Receive clear, concise UKAS accredited reports, often within days. Our reports integrate easily into compliance and project workflows.
5
Aftercare & Ongoing Support
Beyond test results, ASAMS provides expert guidance on material selection, process improvement, training, and long-term consultancy.
WHY CHOOSE ASAMS?
Because you don’t just receive test results — you gain a trusted technical partner committed to speed, accuracy, compliance, and reliability, helping safeguard your projects, people, and reputation.
WHAT DO WE DO?THIS IS WHERE You take advantage of our KNOWLEDGEOF TESTING METALS AND SPECIALIST MATERIALS
MECHANICAL TESTING
ASAMS provides a full range of mechanical tests to accurately characterise metals. Our services include tensile, hardness, and Charpy impact testing, all performed to ISO and ASTM standards. These tests deliver essential data to assess a metal’s properties and confirm compliance with material specifications.
WELD CERTIFICATION
With extensive experience working to international and client specifications, ASAMS is ideally placed to ensure your weld testing is fully compliant. Our team has years of expertise supporting diverse industries, helping you meet stringent standards with confidence.
FAILURE ANALYSIS & METALLURGICAL CONSULTANCY
Our expert metallurgists provide failure analysis for a wide range of engineering components, identifying the root cause of failure with precision. We also offer advice on material selection, interpretation of test results, metal substitution, and other critical issues to support your projects.
METALLOGRAPHY
ASAMS can prepare and examine a wide range of metals, from cast iron to exotic alloys. We also offer UKAS-accredited tests to aid interpretation of the microstructure and confirm conformance with material standards. All metallography is carried out by our trained metallurgists for accurate, reliable results.
CORROSION TESTING
ASAMS offers a range of corrosion testing services, available in-house or through trusted subcontractors at UKAS-accredited laboratories. We can advise on the most appropriate tests to meet your specific requirements. All testing is carried out by trained staff using high-quality equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS & PMI
Through long-standing agreements with UKAS-accredited laboratories, ASAMS offers chemical analysis for a wide range of metals using advanced techniques for maximum accuracy. We also provide access to PMI equipment for fast, non-destructive analysis of a limited range of elements.
REINFORCING STEEL TESTING
ASAMS provides a range of tests on welded reinforcing steel to meet the needs of fabricators. Our services include tensile, shear, macro, and bend testing, with capacity for rebar typically up to 32mm diameter, ensuring compliance and reliability for structural applications.
You Bring Us the Problem. We Deliver the Solution.
ASAMS is your one-stop metals testing laboratory, combining expertise, advanced facilities, and a collaborative approach to solve your toughest challenges. From major engineering projects to routine safety checks, we provide fast, accurate results across mechanical, corrosion, chemical, metallographic, and weld testing.
With options like remote witnessing and a commitment to excellence, accuracy, and transparency, we make testing simple and reliable—building partnerships that last.
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ASAMS Limited, Marine Building,
Owen Road, Great Yarmouth
Norfolk, NR31 0NA UK
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