Laboratory Services

For laboratory testing and analysis, from analytical characterization techniques to data reports whether it’s for standardized testing or where no standards exist. We are here not to just provide quick and accurate test results at competitive prices, but also ensure that you are getting the most out of your tests or analyses.

Need to test or analyze something but are not sure of the best method?

Have material regulatory compliance requirements?

Want independently tested material for research or development?

Whether it’s for quality assurance, quality control, verification, experimentation, or characterization, we are here to help you.

LABORATORY SERVICE CATEGORIES:

Documentation

High Resolution Optical Imaging with 2x-2000x Magnification Microscopes, NEW KEYENCE VHX-7000 digital microscope system, Portable Microscopes, Borescopes, Multidimensional Imaging with Precision Measurements, Photodocumentation with up to 46MP BSI-CMOS Full Frame Sensor capabilities, Ultra High Definition 4k Video, and Video Analysis, etc.

Materials Identification

Elemental chemical analysis of Metallic & Nonmetallic Materials; Identification of Alloys, Grade, Temper, Condition, Microstructures, Deleterious Phases, Intermetallics; Portable X-Ray Florescence (XRF) with light element detection; Portable Sigmascope and Feritscope; Non-Destructive Analysis of magnetic materials or phases including ferrite, delta ferrite, strain-induced martensite and others, Surface Roughness Measurements.

Materials Degradation

Corrosion Testing & Identification, Intergranular Corrosion (IGC) Studies, Aging & Chemical Resistance Studies, Weight Loss, Coating analysis, Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) Identifications, Galvanic Corrosion, etc.

Fractography

Fracture Surface Analysis, Mode of Failure, Fracture Surface Documentation, etc.

Contamination

Identification, Particle Analysis, Filter Analysis, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), Grease / Oil Analysis, etc.

Metallography & Field Metallography

High-quality precision Metallography in the laboratory as well as portable Field Metallography equipment for when in-service/field examinations are necessary. Some common laboratory services are Average Grain Size Determination- ASTM E112, Prior-Austenite Grain Size, Microstructural Documentation & Characterization, Coating Examination, Microstructural Evolution / Decomposition Processing Studies, Inclusion Content- ASTM E45, Surface Replication.

Image Analysis

Image Analysis on a variety of images. Some examples are Secondary Microstructural Phases, Porosity, Coating Voids, Nodularity, Inclusion Content- ASTM E1245, Pinhole Frequency- ASTM B926, Dimensional Analysis, etc.

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-Destructive Testing and Analysis, Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements, Electrical Conductivity with a Phase Sensitive Eddy Current Technique, Magnetic Induction Measurements, Portable X-Ray Florescence (XRF) with light element detection, Dimensional Analysis.

Mechanical Testing

NEW United Speedy Tensile Test Machine (30,000 lbf capability), Custom Physical Testing, Tension / Compression Testing, Bend Testing, Force Gauges (-700 to 700 lbf capability), etc.

Test Management & Contracts

Test Management, Laboratory Testing Contracts, Custom Testing Setups, Design of Experiments (DOE), etc.

Miscellaneous

Water analysis, Electrical Conductivity, Magnetic Induction, Viscosity, pH, Density, Melting Point, Heat treatment studies.

Standards

Testing per standards. ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ISO, AMS, API, AWS, SAE, MIL, NASM, ARMY, CFR, FDA, ASQC, FAA, NASA, FED, DoD, DoE, DoT, SEMI, EN, JIS, etc.

LABORATORY EXPERTISE:

When necessary, we can conduct a portion of the work at our partnering laboratories. The following equipment is often available in multiple locations each having niche qualities and advantages.

Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM)

High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (HRSEM)

Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD)

Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam (DBFIB)

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM)

Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy

Raman Spectroscopy

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS)

Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Spectroscopy

X-Ray Florescence (XRF) Spectrometry

Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES)

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)

Instrumental Gas Analysis (IGA)

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)

Real-Time X-Ray (RTX)

Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning

Thermal Conductivity (TC)

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

Optical Profilometry (OP)

Nanoindentation hardness

Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA)

Charpy Impact Testing (CVN)

Fatigue Testing

Fracture Toughness Testing

Gleeble Testing

Stress Rupture & Creep Testing

Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM)

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

Electrochemical Potentiodynamic Reactivation (EPR)

Need a technique or service not listed? Please inquire as there are many more techniques and services not shown.

HOW LABORATORY INQUIRIES TYPICALLY WORK:

We review the request and discuss the details and options for FREE.
We either accept the request or recommend a suitable referral for FREE.
If accepted, a detailed quote is provided for FREE.
If our services are agreed upon, your samples can be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), which may include sample selection, collection, markup, and sectioning for example.
Laboratory services can be conducted by a licensed PE.
A test report can be prepared or reviewed by a licensed PE.

*Don’t want to expose proprietary information to several personnel? We are specifically designed to easily keep your name, company name, communications, and other information safe, secure, and confidential with ONE (1) consultant. Files/documents (e.g. data, images, notes, results, and reports) can be safe and secure in one (1) hardcopy form or one (1) external drive to be completely destroyed on your selected date.

Laboratory services are for laboratory expertise and test / analysis results only, it does not include production problem-solving, product failure analysis, materials engineering/consulting, design of experiments, conclusions and/or recommendations. If you are not sure whether you need laboratory services or consulting services, or if “it depends”, Consulting Services are recommended.”

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