Process Simulation Modelling of Dormer Tools (Sheffield) Ltd
Dormer Tools Sheffield Ltd a large local tool manufacturer requested the help of the university to understand areas for improvement of efficiencies in both of their manufacturing plants. The university suggested using a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme to achieve their objectives.
Evaluating and testing the comparative thermal performance of reflective and multifoil insulations
In the absence of a standard thermal conductivity test for thermo reflective insulants, we are able to evaluate and test the comparative thermal performance of reflective and multifoil insulations
Product Development
The Centre for Infrastructure Management provides research and development (R&D) expertise to industry (especially SMEs) to develop innovative and novel products which enable the companies to maintain a lead market position.
Metals analysis
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of metallic materials and components. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require.
Standard Test Techniques for Paints
We offer a range of techniques for the characterisation of paint coatings in terms of their physical durability, mechanical properties and anti-corrosive performance
Corrosion testing facilities
A list of facilities and equipment for corrosion testing at Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute
Materials testing
The Materials and Engineering Research Institute offers a wide range of services relating to materials testing
Ceramic materials and powders
We offer a full service for the analysis and characterisation of ceramic materials. Our unique combination of materials characterisation and analysis equipment, together with our team of expert and experienced staff in materials research, allows us to deliver the results you require
Assessment of material suitability
If you need to understand the performance of different materials used within specific applications where corrosion is a potential, we can undertake analysis of your candidate materials
Depth profiling using Raman microscopy - Confocal mode
The removal of light from outside the 'focal plane' coupled to an accurately controlled sample stage allows non-destructive depth profiling with a resolution of 2 µm using a x100 microscope objective