Add a 'Belgian Laminated Steel' JABC Twist barrel to the list above, and will test each tube (2 samples).
In light of the unfortunate 'Zircon' saga, and just to document this is for real, here's the Tensile Strength testing quote from METL. Obviously science doesn't come cheap, and I sure hope it turns out to be worth it
PRICE QUOTATION FOR METALLURGICAL TESTING OF 13 BARREL SEGMENTS
Per your request the following quotation is submitted for testing of the components submitted to determine the materials and processes used in its manufacture. Testing is to include preparation, analysis, examinations, photographs, and report.
Machining of 17 tensile specimens from the 13 samples ($32.50/sample): $552.50
Testing of 17 tensile specimens ($17.50/sample): $297.50
Photomacro/micrographs (5 estimated at $15.00 each): $75.00 Chemical composition of Smith No. 00 Armor Steel via OES: $112.50
Short Report – Including photographs of the tensile specimen and machine setup of the English 3 Rod Oxford as well as short report compiling all data: $78.75
Estimated job total: $1116.25
