Our tensile testing equipment (equipped with 2000, 20,000 and 120,000 pound load cells) allows us to test a broad spectrum of sample sizes in compression, tension, and bending. Other mechanical testing equipment includes Charpy impact, macrohardness (Rockwell, Brinell) and microhardness (Knoop, Vickers) testers.

Radiology, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic inspection techniques are performed on forging, weldments, casting, and fabricated components using nationally recognized standards.

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and optical emission (OE) spectroscope techniques are available for chemical analysis and material verification on a routine basis or for special project needs. Combustion techniques are available for carbon and other element determination. Corrosion resistant evaluation is also available using salt spray methods.

The combination of our metallography, chemical and mechanical testing departments provide the resources necessary for complete failure analysis and fractography evaluation. Resident experts are available for problem-solving of processing issues (materials flow, distortion, cracking, etc.) and expert witness testimony.

M.E.T. Lab has become an invaluable source of technical information for our customers. We've provided service to a broad range of customers from the smallest tool and die to the largest automotive manufacturers and the Department of Energy.

M.E.T. Lab is accredited to A2LA and ISO 17025.