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Additive Manufacturing Testing

Additive manufacturing has enticing benefits over standard material removal methods to create the desired size or shape (now often called subtractive manufacturing). The additive method reduces process time and material consumption to fabricate the same product. With more precise forecasting of material quantity, manufacturers can reduce inventory and costs without sacrificing quality or throughput.

Additive Manufacturing Testing: From Powder to Product

Material and Product Testing

Laboratory Testing Inc. offers metal additive testing services from feedstock to finished products. As your additive manufacturing testing lab, LTI offers a range of testing and analysis methods to help you improve the quality of your products. We can verify the quality of input materials, validate printing processes and assess the performance characteristics of the resulting products.

Specimen Machining

The Machine Shop at LTI can prepare all specimens and samples for destructive testing. Operating two work shifts, LTI provides reliable, fast turnaround. We excel at preparing high-quality, specialized specimens and have technical experts available for consultation.

Metal Powder Characterization

LTI’s highly qualified and trusted engineers, chemists, and technicians can solve complex testing needs for your tight deadlines. Our metal powder characterization and 3D-printed metal testing services help manufacturers make essential decisions during product design, development, and production.

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LTI’s testing adheres to ASTM standards, as well as industry specifications. Our services are available to accomplish the following and more:

Identify chemical composition
Measure apparent density
Specialized machining process for printed part extraction
Verify mechanical properties
Evaluate microscopic product features
Identify flaws and discontinuities
Determine corrosion susceptibility

Our Services

Chemistry

ICP-AES/OES – Bulk Elements
ICP-Mass Spec – Trace Elements
Interstitial Elements – C, S, O, N, H
EDX Elemental Mapping
”Spark” AES
Wet Chemistry

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Metallography

Grain Size
Microstructure
Density
Macrostructure / Grain Flow
Surface Contamination
Alpha Case Analysis
Microhardness
SEM / EDX Analysis

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Nondestructive

Liquid Penetrant
Magnetic Particle
2D Computed Radiography
Ultrasonic Testing
Visual Inspection

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Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics

High & Low Cycle Fatigue
Fatigue Crack Growth
Fracture Toughness

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Mechanical Testing

Tensile
Compression
Stress Rupture
Creep
Hardness
Bearing and Shear
Bend
Charpy Impact

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Specimen Machining

Abrasive Waterjet & Wire EDM
CNC multi-axis turning, milling & grinding
Low Stress Grinding
Specimen Polishing

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See How LTI Adds Up

Additive manufacturing is an emerging field. As a leading materials test laboratory, we’re growing our additive manufacturing testing systems to meet the future demands of industries. With a new age of manufacturing precision coming into focus, it’s vital to partner with a materials testing laboratory that can handle all your material characterizations under a single roof for logistical ease and faster turnaround times. Whatever your testing requirements, trust that LTI has the equipment and expertise to analyze your materials for unparalleled product performance.

I wanted to write and applaud LTI for assisting us in calibrating some new equipment, while re-calibrating equipment that was moved. We did not have enough advance notice to schedule LTI to come in and complete the calibration / re-calibration of some of our equipment. As a result, LTI did what they could to get us out of a jam and reduce the one to two week turnaround down to two days. I wanted to let LTI know that this was very much appreciated and we value the service your organization gives us.

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!

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!

LTI has seriously made a huge difference in Testing & especially Metallography. They Define Possible

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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.

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