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Material Verification Before Machining

A certificate tells you what the mill claims. A spectrometer tells you what the metal is. We verify incoming stock chemistry before it reaches a machine — which matters most for alloys whose performance depends on composition, such as Kovar and Permalloy.

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Why ProtoTech

Why equipment manufacturers choose us

Chemistry checked at the door

Incoming stock is verified on our benchtop spectrometer against the specified grade and EN/DIN number.

Critical for performance alloys

Kovar's expansion behavior and Permalloy's permeability both depend on composition — a drift that is trivial elsewhere changes performance here.

Certificate and metal agree

Verification means the certificate in your file matches the material in your part.

Technical data

Material Verification

Real capability windows — verified in-house, not estimated.

CapabilitySpecification
MethodBenchtop raw-material spectrometer (in-house)
Checked againstSpecified grade and EN/DIN number
Typical materialsKovar · Permalloy · stainless · tungsten heavy alloy · aluminum · titanium · brass
TimingAt incoming inspection, before machining
DocumentationEN 10204 3.1 certificates · batch traceability
ComplementaryZeiss CMM dimensional inspection
Quality systemISO 9001:2015 (AENOR)

Materials we machine

Kovar®
Permalloy
Tungsten alloys
PEEK
PVDF
PTFE
Invar
Monel/Inconel
Carbon fiber
Stainless
Titanium
Aluminum
Engineering plastics
How we work

From Drawing to Delivered Part

A transparent, engineering-led process built for long-term supply programs — not one-off transactions.

1

Submit & Review

Send drawings and program context. Our engineers run a DFM review and flag tolerances, materials and risk before any cutting begins.

2

Quote & Material Plan

You receive a transparent quote plus a material-verification plan — grade, EN/DIN check and certificate strategy for your application.

3

Machine & Inspect

In-house precision machining, then Zeiss CMM dimensional inspection and spectrometer material verification on critical batches.

4

Deliver & Support

Kitted, ESD-safe or cleanroom packaging, with local engineering and after-sales support through our German partner.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Because the certificate describes the mill's claim. Spectrometer verification confirms the actual chemistry of the bar you will receive — the difference is where costly surprises hide.
Alloys whose function depends on composition: Kovar for thermal expansion, Permalloy for magnetic permeability, and any grade where the EN/DIN number defines performance.
Verification is part of our standard incoming inspection for critical programs; tell us your material-critical requirements in the RFQ and we confirm the documentation set.
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Tell us about your program. The fields below help our engineering team prioritize recurring, long-term supply programs with equipment manufacturers.

What happens after you send your files

  • Within 1 business day an engineer — not a salesperson — reviews your drawings and replies.
  • DFM review: tolerances, material and risk flags, before any cutting begins.
  • Your quote includes a material-verification plan: grade, EN/DIN check, certificate strategy.

Every critical dimension is verified on our in-house Zeiss CMM · material chemistry confirmed by spectrometer · EN 10204 3.1 certificates available.

Prefer email? Write to us directly at info@prototech-machining.com

Programs at 1,000+ pcs/year or recurring production are prioritized by our engineering team.
Built for qualified programs.
Our form captures production type, annual quantity and project status up front — so we can focus engineering resources on long-term supply relationships, not one-off inquiries.
Need engineering input first?
Talk to our team about special materials, tolerances or a failed-supplier recovery before you send drawings.