Why Choose Us
Cutting-Edge ABI®Technology
At ABI® Integrity Services, we develop and produce the Stress-Strain Microprobe® (SSM™) system.The SSM™mobile system performs non-destructive Automated Ball Indentation® (ABI® ) tests on in-situ testing on in-service components (in the field) to measure key mechanical properties including yield strength, flow properties, strain hardening parameters, and fracture toughness of ferritic steels.
ABI® is a nondestructive mechanical testing technique for determining Tensile and Fracture Toughness Properties and is based on progressive indentation with intermediate partial unloadings until the maximum depth (maximum strain) is reached, and then the indenter is fully unloaded. The testing is amacroscopic (bulk) technique that measures the properties on a small volume of material.
Efficiency and Accuracy
At ABI® Integrity Services, we make use of ABI® technology to quickly determine pipe grade and the following material properties:
- Fracture master curve analysis
- Fracture toughness values
- Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP)
- Reference temperature
- Strain-hardening exponent (n)
- Strength coefficient (k)
- True-plastic strain curve
- True-stress
- Ultimate strength
- Uniform ductility
- Yield strength
ABI® testing is proven to replace both the tensile and fracture toughness without requiring specimen machining or service interruption.
Work with ABI® Integrity Services
If you have questions regarding how this non-destructive ABI® Technology could be used for your application, please feel free to contact us for more information.