Capabilities & Methods
Our experienced, highly-skilled team and its knowledge base are invaluable
resources to our clients. We are dedicated to a cooperative, analytical
approach in technological and materials problem-solving. The accuracy
and precision of our results, as well as our meticulous reporting procedures,
are second to none. This world-class service allows our clients to make
critical decisions based on reliable, accurate information.
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| Composites |
Chemical |
Acceptance Testing
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| Metals |
Electrical |
Research and Development |
| Ceramics |
Mechanical |
Performance Prediction |
| Organics |
Microstructure |
Process Troubleshooting |
| Plastics and Rubber |
Thermal |
Failure Analysis |
| Lubricants |
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Design Improvement |
| Water |
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Capabilities
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Failure Analysis
Understanding why something did not work is the most interesting puzzle. Proper
materials analysis and knowledgeable interpretation of measurement results can
solve it. It is the ultimate lesson for designers and direct source of true progress. |
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Inorganic Chemical Analysis
Ion chromatography and plasma emission spectroscopy measure trace concentrations of chemical elements, whether as contaminants or as intended ingredients. |
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Metallography
Sectioning, mounting, polishing and etching — careful sample preparation
techniques are essential in obtaining accurate results.
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Organic Chemical Analysis
Virtually any non-metallic or organic materials problem can be solved using infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal analysis, size exclusion chromatography or polarized
light microscopy.
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Digital Photography
Captures images directly with a wide dynamic range, allows specific tonal adjustment
and convenient electronic distribution.
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Thermal Analysis
Differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, high temperature differential thermal analysis and thermomechanical analysis determine melting points, coefficients of thermal expansion, glass transitions, solidus-liquidus and specific heat. |
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Image Analysis
Measurements and analyses automate detection of second phases, grain size and
distribution, particle count and coating thickness.
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Fuels & Lubricants Testing and Analysis
Moving parts and rotating equipment need lubricants. Detailed analyses evaluate
dry lubricants, greases, oils and fuels.
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Scanning Electron Microscopy
At magnifications up to 100,000x, the SEM’s superior depth of field shows
minute details of surface texture and fractures.
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Mechanical Testing
Strictly controlled tests: tension, compression, bend, hardness and Charpy impact,
at temperatures ranging from highly elevated to sub-ambient, determine the
strength of any given material, organic or inorganic. |
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Electron Microprobe Analysis
Seven wavelength spectrometers determine a material’s elemental composition
on a microscopic scale.
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Creep & Rupture Testing
Essential to evaluate the time-dependent behavior of metals and composites at
elevated temperatures under applied stress.
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Metallurgical Evaluation
Thorough knowledge of casting, welding, brazing, thermal spray, heat-treatment
processes, superalloys, electrical conductors and composites is essential
in these evaluations.
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Electrical Testing
From dielectric constant, dissipation factor, dielectric strength, resistivity
and capacitance measurements to thermal aging programs aimed at UL recognition.
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Machining Services
Our new machine shop features state-of-the-art equipment, giving us the ability to tightly control the quality of each test specimen we manufacture.
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Reverse Engineering
The process of discovering the design of an object by studying its structure and function is known as reverse engineering.
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