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Defense and Military Product Testing

LTI provides the government and other clients in the defense sector with all the NADCAP-accredited military product testing required to support research on new technology and product manufacturing. Our technicians are available for consultation and to help uncover solutions to meet your unique requirements for reliable material characterization.

The LTI Advantage

Technical Expertise:

With decades of experience and a team of highly skilled metallurgists and engineers, we bring unparalleled expertise to every project, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

NIST 800-171 Program:

LTI’s NIST 800-171 program combines technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect CUI, with encryption, access controls, and regular audits.

ITAR Compliance Program:

LTI’s ITAR compliance program encompasses controlled access, training, and secure data storage, allowing us to serve defense and aerospace industries while maintaining compliance.

Experience:

We have a strong track record of successful projects in the military and defense sectors, backed by client testimonials and case studies.

Responsive Customer Support:

Our dedicated customer support team is available to assist you at every stage of the testing process, from initial consultation to post-test support.

Strict Confidentiality:

We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, ensuring that sensitive military and defense data is kept secure throughout the testing process.

Military-Grade Precision:

Our testing methods adhere to strict military and defense standards, guaranteeing the precision and quality necessary for critical applications.

Nadcap Accredited Testing

Our one-stop facility provides Nadcap-accredited testing, including chemistry, corrosion, mechanical, metallurgical, and nondestructive testing services. LTI also analyzes powdered metals, ferrous alloys, ores, composites, ceramics, and polymers. Results include a test report with each order containing all pertinent information and analysis regarding the services ordered.

Reliability Doesn’t End With Testing

Military product testing requires a facility that is committed to safety and security. Here at LTI, we’re proud to work alongside the defense sector to provide world-class material characterization that adheres to national standards.

LTI Defense and Military Product Testing Analysis

Metallurgical Analysis

Microstructure
Microhardness (Knoop & Vickers)
Grain Size (ASTM E112)
Inclusion Rating (ASTM E45)
Plating Thickness
Carbide Precipitation
Ferrite by Point Count (ASTM E562)
Intergranular Attack / Oxidation
Alpha Case
Intergranular Corrosion (ASTM A262)
Sensitization
Surface Contamination
Nodularity / Nodule Count
Eutectic Melting
Macro-etch (ASTM E340)
Grain Flow
Surface Condition
Surface Finish
Case Depth
Carburization / Decarburization
Weld Qualification
Fastener Testing

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Chemical Analysis

Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Spectroscopy (ICP-AES, ICP-MS, AES)
EDS Analysis
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Carbon / Sulfur / Nitrogen / Oxygen / Hydrogen Determination
Wet Chemistry

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Corrosion Testing

ASTM A262 Practice A, B, C, D, E
ASTM G28 Methods A & B
ASTM G48 Methods A & B
ASTM A923 Method C
Salt Spray / Salt Fog
Humidity Testing
Passivation Testing
Temperature Testing

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Mechanical Testing

Tensile Testing
Charpy Impact Testing
Drop Weight Test
Hardness Testing
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Weld Testing

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Fatigue and Fracture

Fracture Toughness Testing
Fatigue Crack Growth Testing
Low-cycle and High-cycle Fatigue Testing

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Nondestructive Testing

Ultrasonic Testing
Hydrostatic Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Liquid Penetrant Inspection
X-ray Inspection (Radiography)

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A Partner for Military Product Testing

LTI has a full-service materials testing and metrology facility in Philadelphia, PA (USA). We have a Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance Representative (DCMA QAR) who works in our lab for government source inspection. We also carry approvals from many leading manufacturers in the military and defense industry. LTI’s materials and nondestructive testing services are available according to stringent industry procedures. We offer testing services for:

Material Composition
Mechanical Properties
Defects and Inconsistencies
Corrosion Susceptibility

In addition to providing a wide range of military metal testing services, our one-stop laboratory also offers the following:

Test specimen preparation for testing at LTI or your lab
Calibration services for all your measuring tools, gages, masters, and other equipment

LTI has provided excellent customer service throughout several projects, adjusting their standard practices to accommodate specific requests of the customer. The employees involved have been helpful and responsive, we appreciate the personalized service.

LTI has been a trusted partner with unmatched customer service, dependable deliveries, and excellent quality in mechanical and ultrasonic testing for many years. The entire team at LTI truly cares about their customers and I look forward to working with them for a long time.

I wanted to thank you guys for really coming through for us. You guys were relentless responding to our requests. LTI Rocks!

It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your team at LTI, and I will always cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. I can honestly say there has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me.

I just wanted to take a moment here to thank you and LTI team for making it a great year for us. I have been recently getting great feedback on the data that I compiled for our project. And needless to say – the only reason I was able to accomplish this was for your timely testing of all the 100s of coupons I had this year. It all so beautifully played out. Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data, even though I sometimes make it hard for y’all, haha! And also your very prompt responses to my every question. It has been great working with you all this past year and looking forward to the new year. Thank you once again! Heads-up – we have a ton of samples that will be coming your way in the new year!

I cannot thank you and your team enough for giving our needs your top attention. Thanks to the preliminary reports we received from you this morning, we were able to get the approval we needed in time.

Just wanted to recognize you and the lab for getting these plate specimens done on time under short notice. Thanks so much!

I and my entire high-maintenance crew would like to thank you and your whole crew for getting us the results on our last-minute expedite today … each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!

I would like to thank you and the associated departments at LTI that have helped delivered these reports in a short turnaround time. Our customer appreciates it.

We’ve counted on LTI for many years to handle all of our testing needs because we know their work is always done with quality and integrity. The LTI team is an important part of our success in the metals Industry.

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