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Purchasing quality-testing equipment and consumables at universities is different from our commercial clients.  One of METSUCO’s largest clients, The University of Houston, states: “The mission of the Purchasing Department is to facilitate best practices and to achieve savings opportunities when procuring goods and services necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the University.  Purchasing ensures those goods and services represent best value, quality service, timely delivery, and are expended within the regulations and guidelines mandated by the State of Texas and federal sponsors.” We serve several other universities with a similar philosophy. At METSUCO, we ensure the success of... Continue reading

February 1, 2020 Author:  Genevieve Diesing Source:  Quality Magazine, Feb 2020 As 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the world’s first commercial hardness tester, the technology is as significant as ever.   Today’s hardness testers, including the Universal 4000 from Buehler, can help with increasing quality demands.   Component manufacturers across the manufacturing spectrum—such as in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, energy and other fields—must ensure that their parts meet engineers’ specifications. In addition to metrology, mechanical testing and nondestructive testing methods, among others, hardness testing is an important method of testing part quality. Material hardness testing gauges a material’s strength by measuring how well... Continue reading

Buying a hardness tester is not an expense but an investment.  At METSUCO, we recommend our clients understand four main factors affecting their decision.  Of course, pricing is always a consideration for our clients, but we can help them choose the best tester for their needs.  We help our clients evaluate four key buying criteria. Portability Do you need to take your hardness tester to different locations and work sites?  If so, you need a portable hardness tester.  Benchtop hardness testers are more durable and useful for certifying parts and processes but won’t be transportable. Quality Construction It doesn’t need... Continue reading