NML has the largest
creep testing facility in India and one of the largest in
Asia. Its materials evaluation and characterization
facilities compare with the best in the world. NML has strong presence in Magnetic
materials, Rapidly solidified alloys, Surface Coatings,
Metallic Foams, and many others. Advanced materials
processing and post-processing carried out include Mechanochemical activation, Semi-solid processing, Biomimicry, Thermo-mechanical treatments, High Temperature
Synthesis, Advanced Joining, Grain boundary engineering,
High strain rate forming, and several other techniques.
Research and
developments at National Metallurgical Laboratory focuses on
Minerals, Metals and Materials. Through an
arsenal of state of the art facilities and infrastructure,
and on the strength of its expertise, NML has evolved into a
premier Indian organization in the stated areas.