Provides materials testing (chemistry, metallography, mechanical), nondestructive testing, test specimen machining, failure analysis, dimensional inspection and calibration services. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, which complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Specializes in metals and plastics testing and the chemical analysis of metals, powdered metals, ores, ferroalloys, composites and ceramics. The laboratory conducts testing to determine material strength, durability, defects, composition, and susceptibility to corrosion. Offers NIST-traceable dimensional, pressure, force, torque, electrical, temperature, mass and vacuum calibration services for measuring hand tools, gauges, standards, surface plates, optical comparators, and other instruments.
