EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Corrosion

VARCHU MARC LLP Labs have extensive corrosion testing expertise. We have a variety of chambers and environments to fit your needs. From standard B117 salt spray exposure and cyclic corrosion, to domestic and European OEM requirements, we have performed many hours of accelerated weathering testing for automotive clients.

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Standards

VARCHU MARC LLP Test labs have rigorous standards for transportation testing methods from the following internationally accredited standards agencies:

• ASTM 
  • American Society for Testing and Materials 
• MIL
  • United States Defense Military Standard 
• SAE
  • Society of Automotive Engineers
• ISO
  • International Organization for Standardization -  16232 / VDA 19 - per ISO this standard is for technical cleanliness of road vehicles

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Routine Panel

Panel refers to a piece of an automobile that is routinely tested in order to predict outcomes and leverage ongoing manufacturing decisions.  Panel specimens can be metal, a particular coating or type of paint.  Routine testing offers insight based on data that is continuously collected over a period of time, in order to analyze potential changes or discrepancies in material properties. 

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- OEM Specifications

VARCHU MARC LLP labs have rigorous standards for transportation testing methods from the following internationally accredited standards agencies:

GM/GMW
Validation testing in accordance with GM GMW3097 must be performed at a laboratory that has received recognition through the Automotive EMC Laboratory Recognition Program (AEMCLRP)
DBL
The Daimler-Benz company standard DBL 5404 describes the requirements for plastic parts of the vehicle interior.
DIN 
DIN standard 75201 is a method developed by the German Institute for Standardization that enables vehicle material manufacturers to test the level of condensing and/or evaporation of volatile compounds.
Ford
Ford Standards Testing
GS

HES
Honda Standards Testing
TL

VDA
VDA 270 is a widely used method in the automobile industry. This test evaluates odors emitted from parts and materials inside the car under the influence of temperature and climate.
VCS
Vapor control system

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Cleanliness

Whether one-time, or routine, we have performed cleanliness testing to a number of manufacturer specifications that cover internal cleanliness of closed systems, surface cleanliness and ionic contamination. We can work with water, or a multitude of solvents.

Whether you manufacture tractors or trucks, send us your specification and we'll see how we can help you.

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Failure Analysis

VARCHU MARC LLP experts have extensive failure analysis and litigation support experience with the automotive industry.  As one of VARCHU MARC LLP key markets from the beginning, our automotive clients have trusted us to provide thorough, concise and accurate root cause investigations of failed parts for over a decade.

With state of the art equipment and the support of our other departments, the failure group can get you the answers you need to solve your toughest challenges on nonmetallics, metals and contaminants.

EV/Transportation Industry Testing- Welding Procedure Qualification and Welder Certification

With weld qualification experts at all of our labs, VARCHU MARC LLP can provide the welder & procedure qualification testing you need. From testing raw materials, to qualifying new welders, or analyzing a failed weld, we have the staff, experience and equipment you need. Chemical analysis, mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis and qualification packages are available at all of our labs in the US and Asia.