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TCR Insights - Blog
Dive into the exciting world of TCR Engineering! Explore our incredible operations, achievements, and inspiring success stories in the blog posts below. Join us on our amazing journey from 1973 to today! Our passion materials sciences shines through as we proudly share our expertise in quality assurance, plant reliability, and asset integrity.
ONGC Specification Testing: Your Complete Guide to Mechanical, Corrosion, and CTOD Testing
TCR Engineering conducts comprehensive ONGC specification testing including mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and CTOD evaluation.
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India's Most Comprehensive PMI Testing Capability: On-Site Positive Material Identification Across Refineries, Plants, and Fabrication Shops
Positive Material Identification per ASTM E1476 prevents costly material mix-ups. TCR's 12+ portable XRF analyzers verify alloys across India and globally.
Feb 10
RT Film Digitalization: Why Indian Industries Are Finally Moving Away from Physical Film Storage
TCR Engineering digitizes RT films for Indian oil & gas projects, eliminating storage costs while preserving radiographic quality per IOCL specs.
Feb 7
TCR Engineering Conducts Residual Stress Measurement Using X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
TCR Engineering's XRD residual stress measurement service provides non-destructive testing for metallic components with expert analysis.
Feb 5
TCR's 50 Years of Heat Exchanger Tube Testing Expertise
Eddy Current Testing reveals wall thinning in heat exchanger tubes before failure. TCR's 50+ years of probe inventory ensures complete coverage.
Feb 2
When 5 Million Cycles Determine If Your Railway Welds Will Survive 30 Years of Traffic
Railway track fatigue testing per RDSO IRS:T-29 validates weld joints through 5 million cycles. TCR's expertise prevents catastrophic track failures.
Jan 29
Getting Your BIS License for Sheet Piles? Here's What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know
Sheet piles testing per IS 2062 for BIS certification requires Manakonline pre-registration. TCR Engineering guides manufacturers through the process.
Jan 27
Where Energy Meets the Future
TCR Engineering heads to India Energy Week 2026—bringing precision, integrity, and future-ready engineering to the global energy stage.
Jan 23
TCR Engineering: National Oilwell Varco's Approved Testing Laboratory for Critical Oilfield Materials in India
TCR Engineering approved by National Oilwell Varco for materials testing in India. Complete DMS2143 specification testing for 4140 alloy steel.
Jan 22
TCR's Specialized Training Programs: Elevating Fertilizer Industry Excellence Through Expert-Led Technical Education
TCR Advanced Engineering delivers customized technical training for fertilizer plants—from FFS to welding metallurgy—building safer, more reliable operations.
Jan 18
Why Nuclear Power Demands Testing at 800°C: TCR Engineering's NPCIL Approval for Elevated Temperature Testing
TCR Engineering approved by NPCIL for elevated temperature tensile testing up to 800°C. Nuclear-grade materials testing at Mahape laboratory.
Jan 15
TCR Engineering Approved for India's Landmark High Speed Rail Project Testing
TCR Engineering approved by NHSRCL for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail testing. Materials testing lab serves multiple HSR packages since 2024.
Jan 12
TCR Advanced at The Fertilizer Show (USA)
TCR Advanced Engineering exhibits at The Fertilizer Show 2026, showcasing asset integrity and reliability solutions for a smarter fertilizer industry
Jan 9
Pitting Corrosion Test as per ASTM G48: TCR Engineering's Complete Guide to Alloy 625 Testing
TCR Engineering conducts pitting corrosion tests per ASTM G48 for Alloy 625 flanges. Get accurate results with detailed test photographs.
Jan 7
General Approach for ECA of Girth Welds in Pipelines: A Practical Guide for Large-Diameter Gas Lines
Engineering Critical Analysis of girth welds transforms weld acceptance from guesswork into science-backed decisions for pipeline integrity
Jan 2
Why Your Tile Adhesive Might Be Failing (And How EN 12004 Testing Prevents Disasters)
Tile adhesive testing per EN 12004 reveals tensile adhesion, slip resistance, and open time. TCR validates minerals and coatings for durability.
Dec 29, 2025
Why PDO's Vendors Trust TCR Engineering for Critical Carbon Steel Line Pipe Testing
NACE corrosion testing per PDO SP-2347 for carbon steel line pipes. TCR's Mahape lab is PDO-approved for HIC and SSCC testing to NACE standards.
Dec 25, 2025
Why 5 Million Cycles Matter: The Truth About Rebar Coupler Testing That Could Save Your Structure
Rebar coupler fatigue testing per ISO 15630-1 reveals durability over 5 million cycles. TCR's worldwide expertise validates critical connections.
Dec 22, 2025
Why That Ceramic Tile Cracked: Understanding Linear Thermal Expansion in Metals and Ceramics
Linear thermal expansion testing reveals why materials expand with heat. TCR Engineering uses ASTM E228 & IS 3410 standards for accurate CLTE measurement.
Dec 20, 2025
The Unseen Battle: Why Grout Fatigue Testing is Critical for Our Infrastructure's Future
Grout fatigue testing reveals how materials endure cyclic loads in bridges, wind turbines & offshore structures. TCR leads India in this field.
Dec 17, 2025
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