Quality and Testing

Darwins has earned an exceptional reputation for the quality of our engineering and service. We use the latest technology and apply stringent testing procedures to ensure our components always meet the highest national and international standards. We have held accreditation for the quality management system used to control our processes since 1993, and currently hold ISO 9001 certification.

Darwins has a longstanding relationship with the marine industries and we have held accreditation with the Lloyds Register of Shipping for the supply of castings for marine applications also since 1993.

Our quality systems are regularly reviewed and updated to meet the increasingly complex requirements of our customers. We are happy to discuss any additional approvals or requirements that may be necessary to meet individual customer specifications.

Darwins offers a complete range of non-destructive testing services and certifications, including:

Chemical analysis utilising a Thermo Scientific ARL 3460 Spectrograph with programmes to cover all Iron and nickel based alloys.

Mechanical testing is carried out on Darwins behalf by a UKAS accredited Test House whose services include:

- High temperature tensile tests
- Ambient temperature tensile and charpy impact tests
- Low temperature charpy impact tests to as low as -196⁰C
- Corrosion testing including Intercrystalline and G48A corrosion tests at a variety of temperatures.

The following Non-destructive testing is carried out at Darwins premises

Visual Examination including the use of a video endoscope to reach those hard to see areas.
Dimensional Inspections. To aid in measuring difficult to reach areas Darwins can take rubber impressions that are then removed and measured.

Liquid penetrant inspection.

Magnetic particle Inspection

PMI (Positive Material identification) using a Niton XRF hand held analyser.

All the above NDT services are provided by Darwins inspection team.

Sub contract NDT

Ultrasonic inspection is provided when required utilising a number of sub-contract inspection companies.

Radiographic examination is carried out off site by a ISO 9001:2008 approved testing company.

Material Qualification

Darwins has succesfully completed Qualification to the NORSOK M650 standard for material ASTM A890 6A.

A copy of the Qualification Test records can be supplied on Request.

Certification

Standard EN10204 3.1 certification can be issued for all the above. When required Darwins will liaise with your Inspection company of choice for the issue of EN 10204 3.2 certification.

Copies of Darwins ISO 9001:2008 and Lloyds Register of Shipping certificates can be downloaded from this website.

Qualification certificates for both Darwins and Sub-contract Personnel can be supplied upon request.