Metals

Independent inspection and certification solutions for ferrous and non-ferrous metals in global trade.

Metals & Alloys

From ferrous and non-ferrous metals to high-performance alloys and stainless steels, the global metals industry powers infrastructure, transportation, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

BQCIS provides end-to-end inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services across the entire metals value chain — from raw material to finished product — ensuring performance, integrity, and sustainability.

By combining metallurgical science, advanced analytics, and digital intelligence, we help clients verify quality, optimize processes, and achieve full supply chain traceability.

Integrity and Innovation Across Every Metal Process

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Full-Lifecycle Assurance for Metal Manufacturing & Trade

The metals sector faces increasing demand for verified quality, energy efficiency, and ESG accountability. From upstream smelting to downstream fabrication, manufacturers must demonstrate both technical performance and sustainability.

BQCIS supports metal producers, processors, traders, and end users with laboratory testing, non-destructive evaluation, process validation, and certification aligned to ASTM, ISO, and ASME standards.

Our solutions reduce risk, enhance reliability, and provide traceable results to empower confident decision-making across global metal supply chains.

Our Core Capabilities in Metals & Alloys

Metallurgical Testing

Tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, creep, and fracture testing for steels, alloys, and non-ferrous metals — ensuring mechanical reliability and product conformance.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Ultrasonic, radiography, eddy current, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing with AI-aided defect recognition and automated data capture.

Failure Analysis

Root cause evaluation using metallography, SEM-EDS, fractography, and compositional analysis to diagnose fatigue, corrosion, or cracking mechanisms.

Trade & Commodity Inspection

Sampling, weighing, and assay verification for ingots, coils, billets, cathodes, and concentrates under ISO 12743 and LME protocols.

Welding & Fabrication Inspection

Welder qualification, WPS/PQR audits, and weld integrity validation per ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and EN ISO 15614 standards.

Plant Integrity & Asset Reliability

Fitness-for-service evaluation, corrosion mapping, and inspection of vessels, pipelines, and heat exchangers in operational metal facilities.

Technical Methods & Analytical Tools

XRF & ICP-OES Analysis

Quantitative composition testing for Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cr, Mo, Ti, and trace impurities under ASTM E1621 and ISO 9516.

Microstructure & Phase Characterization

Optical and SEM-EDS analysis of grain size, inclusions, and phase transformations to predict metallurgical performance.

Coating & Corrosion Performance

Salt spray, humidity, and cyclic corrosion testing (ASTM B117, ISO 9227) to evaluate coatings, galvanization, and surface treatments.

Digital Edge in Metal Quality Management

Real-Time Quality Dashboards

Live monitoring of NDT and lab results via BQCIS digital dashboard, enabling immediate decision-making and traceability.

Automated Data Integration

LIMS-driven workflow integrating laboratory, inspection, and certification data for seamless digital recordkeeping.

AI-Aided Defect Detection

Machine learning models classify ultrasonic or radiographic signals to predict defect probability and severity.

Sustainability, Traceability & ESG Assurance

Recycled Metal Validation

BQCIS audits and certifies recycled metal input streams, validating scrap origin, content ratios, and material recovery efficiency in compliance with OECD and ISO 14021 standards.

Carbon Footprint & Lifecycle Assessment

Quantify GHG emissions and energy intensity across production, refining, and transport stages. Our LCA tools align with ISO 14064 and GRI protocols.

ESG & Responsible Sourcing Audits

Evaluate mining and smelting partners under OECD Due Diligence and EU Conflict Minerals frameworks to promote ethical and sustainable supply chains.

Digital Traceability Ledger

BQCIS integrates blockchain-secured traceability across metals shipments, ensuring each certificate and inspection record is fully verifiable end to end.

Emission & Effluent Monitoring

Continuous sampling and analysis of smelter stack gases, wastewater, and tailing discharges under ISO 14001 and national environmental compliance standards.

Circular Economy & Material Recovery

Support sustainable production with circular economy initiatives — reclaiming, refining, and reusing industrial metals while maintaining traceability across the value chain.

Consulting & Technical Training

Metallurgical Consulting

Alloy design, process optimization, and quality improvement for ferrous and non-ferrous production lines.

Training & Certification Programs

Technical courses for inspectors, metallographers, and QA engineers in NDT, failure analysis, and quality systems.

Process Optimization & Engineering Support

Lean manufacturing, six-sigma, and SPC techniques to improve throughput and reduce metal production cost.

Key Benefits

Operational Efficiency

Accelerate analysis turnaround with digital workflows and integrated lab-to-field systems.

Regulatory Confidence

Full compliance with ASTM, ISO, and ASME standards ensures credible, traceable reporting.

Enhanced Safety & Reliability

Prevent structural failures through predictive inspection and real-time monitoring systems.

Trade & Stakeholder Trust

Certified inspection and reporting enhance credibility and minimize commercial risk.

Success Story

Digital NDT Verification for Steel Billet Export

The Challenge:

An exporter of steel billets faced repeated shipment delays due to manual NDT verification bottlenecks and inconsistent inspection reports.

Our Solution:

BQCIS implemented an AI-aided ultrasonic inspection system linked to digital reporting, reducing testing time by 40% and eliminating manual errors.

The Result:

Real-time dashboards provided immediate validation to both buyer and seller, cutting documentation turnaround from 3 days to 6 hours.

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Corrosion & Coating Performance

Accelerated corrosion and surface coating evaluation under ASTM and ISO test environments to ensure long-term metal protection.

NDT & Welding Inspection

Comprehensive non-destructive testing and welding verification solutions for structural integrity, asset life extension, and safety.

Failure Analysis & Metallography

Root cause analysis of fractures, corrosion, or material fatigue through advanced SEM, EDS, and metallographic examination.

Process Optimization & Consulting

Improve yield, reduce downtime, and increase plant efficiency through metallurgical modeling and engineering consultancy.

Environmental & Emission Testing

Evaluate industrial air, water, and soil discharges associated with metallurgical operations to maintain ESG compliance.

Sustainability & Lifecycle Assurance

Audit, verify, and certify the environmental and social performance of your metal supply chain with BQCIS sustainability frameworks.