Metallurgical Testing Services Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Failure Analysis

Corrosion Testing (ASTM A262):
We perform intergranular oxidation and intergranular attack (IGO/IGA) tests to determine the microstructure impact of heat treatment processes.

Chemical Analysis (ASTM E415, E2994, E1086, E1251):

The MSI lab is equipped with a LECO Glow Discharge Spectrometer used to analyze:

• Aluminum alloys

• Carbon steel

• Stainless steel

• Tool steel

• Cast iron

• Titanium alloys

Chemical Analysis (ASTM E1085, E572, E2465, E539)
MSI offers Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy for the following metals:

• Low Alloy Steel

• High Alloy Steel

• Nickel Alloys

• Titanium Alloys

Chemical Analysis (ASTM E1019, E1409, E1447)
MSI provides analysis by combustion for the following elements:

• Carbon

• Sulfur

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

MSI’s tension and compression tests are conducted on strain rate computer controlled systems with a test range of 11 lbs – 60,000 lbs (ambient). Our testing includes calculation of:

• Tensile strength

• Yield strength

• Elongation

• Reduction of area

• N-value

• R-value

• Weld bend tests

• Fastener property determination

• Coating strength of thermal spray coatings

Charpy Impact Testing (ASTM E23)

MSI performs Charpy testing at a range of 3 ft-lbs to 300 ft-lbs, and at temperatures -80 F to room temperature. Current test specimens include v-notch standard and sub-size samples per ASTM E23.

Metallographic Evaluation (ASTM A90, B487, B571, E3, E45, E1077, E112, E381, E407, E883, C664, E1351):

MSI evaluations include:

• Determination of grain size

• Cleanliness

• Macro/Micro etching

• Alpha case

• Porosity

• Diffusion layers

• Carburization/Decarburization

• Plating thickness

• Coating mass

• Phase determination

• Weld evaluation

• Diffusion coating thickness

• Field Replications

Hardness Evaluation (ASTM E18, E384, E10):

MSI test scales include:

• Rockwell B, C, 30N, 30T

• Brinell Hardness

• Vickers and Knoop Microhardness.

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (ASTM E620, E678, E860, E986, E2332):

MSI provides digital imaging of fracture surfaces to 50,000X.

Evaluations include:

• Failure mode identification

• Fracture initiation site determination

• Coating evaluation

• Corrosion product identification

• Dot mapping

• Light element detection

• Phase determination

• Surface contamination identification.

At MSI, we understand how the downtime created by equipment failures can affect your bottom line. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide expedited failure analysis results to get your facility up and running as soon as possible.

Do you have a finished goods failure? Let us find the root cause and help you identify the solution.

MSI provides litigation support and expert witness testimony for law firms and companies within the United States.