Failure is not an option for mission-critical requirements – the quality of test results is essential. The performance of your materials is imperative to success; that’s why LTI offers a comprehensive process that spans all the necessary testing disciplines. We provide a one-stop solution for materials testing located in the greater Philadelphia area. Trust that LTI has the equipment and expertise to accelerate your project or production testing with timely, precise, and accurate results.
Material Testing Services Designed for Customer Solutions
Regardless of your project needs, LTI practices meticulousness in all our services — using proven procedures and methods for optimal outcomes.
Our highly trained technicians have extensive professional experience ensuring quick, reliable testing and inspection results. Results are documented in detailed, easy-to-read Certified Test Reports and Calibration Certificates to meet our customers’ quality assurance needs.
Simplified Testing Logistics:
We strive to meet customers’ time-sensitive approvals and production schedules with a one-stop testing location. Whatever your material testing needs, LTI offers industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge equipment for a total assessment of samples. You don’t need to worry about coordinating approvals or shipping between multiple labs – we provide it all under one roof.
Metal Testing Expertise:
Metal and alloy testing has been our specialty since 1984; among our core material test procedures, field-leading industry and academic innovators lead our nondestructive testing, fracture analysis, and metrology and calibration supervision divisions.
Customer-Focused Service:
We leverage our experience and full-service facility to meet customers’ quick-turn requests with fully staffed departments on-site, and some departments support 2nd-shift capacity for additional throughput. We pride ourselves on our standard turnaround times, but Same Day, Next Day, and 2nd Day rush services are available for your most exacting logistics. After processing, your test results are available anywhere you go with our online customer portal.
Lab Capabilities
Metal & Material Analysis
LTI inspects and tests metal parts and products in all shapes and sizes with various services, including mechanical properties testing, metallurgical analysis, chemical testing, and corrosion analysis. All results are documented in detailed Certified Material Test Reports.
Non-Destructive Testing
Have us locate surface and sub-surface defects without harm to the parts or materials. Our test services offer complete insight into your samples: ultrasonic inspection, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant inspection, radiographic testing, hydrostatic testing, and visual inspection. All NDT and inspection results collect into an easy-to-read Certified Test Report.
Test Specimens
Many types of destructive testing require test specimens made to industry specifications or specific requirements. Our machinists can prepare the specimens needed for your testing orders or provide economical, high-quality samples from all types of metals for in-house testing.
Calibration
NIST-traceable and A2LA-accredited calibration services are performed in an environment-controlled laboratory at our calibration company, LTI Metrology, to ensure reliable results. LTI Metrology can calibrate most measuring tools; we also offer on-site calibration, where our technicians come to your facility to calibrate essential instruments and minimize service downtime.
Dimensional Inspection
Lab Testing performs first-article and third-party CMM inspection to verify measurement accuracy of surface dimensions, internal and external threads, and special features on machined products, parts, and fasteners.
Fatigue & Fracture Testing
The Fatigue and Fracture Department at LTI performs fatigue crack growth, fracture toughness, and high/low cycle fatigue. Suitable testing materials include metals like aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel super alloys, composites, and polymers.
R&D or Production-Ready? LTI Covers Both
Whether your team needs characterizations of a newly developed material, help with material selection or confirmation of a final product’s properties, LTI has all the tools and expertise to complete your material testing in a single location. We have a team of dedicated project engineers who can lead your test schedule or assist in further research and development with destructive analysis methods. We verify product approvals based on 100% product installation to determine failure criteria, keeping end users safe while extending product service lives.
Complete Accreditation for a Full-Service Lab
- A2LA ISO IEC 17025 accreditation in materials testing and metrology
- NADCAP accreditation in materials and nondestructive testing
- ASME NQA-1 / 10 CFR 50 App. B Compliant (Nuclear Power Generation)
- ITAR and DFARS Certified (Department of Defense)
- NIST SP 800-171 Compliant (Cybersecurity)
- European PED approved
Laboratory Testing Services From LTI
Laboratory Testing Inc. has the capacity and capabilities to handle all your material testing needs in a single location. Since 1984, we’ve aided customers worldwide with accurate nondestructive testing and precise material lab services. Request a quote or contact us today to see how our industry-leading turnaround times can keep your mission-critical approvals moving forward.