Coating Thickness

Measures coating or plating thickness using suitable non-destructive or cross-section methods.

Suitable materials

Painted, plated, anodised, coated or layered products.

What to provide for a quotation

Coating type, substrate, expected thickness, measurement locations and whether cross-sectioning is allowed.

Standards to discuss

  • ASTM B499
  • ISO 2178

The applicable edition, material scope and any departures are agreed in your quotation. This guide is not a claim of accreditation or certification.

TESTDOG confirms the method, scope, price and delivery time before work starts. Sample acceptance and any preparation requirements are part of that review.