Services

Materials Testing Laboratory

LTI provides cohesive testing solutions for our customers. By bundling a comprehensive package of testing services in a single source testing laboratory, we can significantly reduce your turnaround times when project schedules are balanced. As a one-stop material testing facility, we comprehensively analyze various materials while meeting your deadlines and quality requirements.

A Full-Service Materials Testing Laboratory

Chemical Analysis

Spectroscopy (ICP-AES, ICP-MS, AES)
Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (SEM/EDS)
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Wet Chemistry

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Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics

Fracture Toughness Testing
Fatigue Crack Growth
High-Cycle Fatigue
Low-Cycle Fatigue

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Mechanical / Destructive Testing

Tensile Testing
Elevated Temperature
Charpy Impact Testing
Hardness Testing
Bend Testing
Stress Rupture Testing
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Weld Testing
Fastener Testing

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Metallurgical Analysis

Microstructure
Carburization / Decarburization
Grain Size (ASTM E112)
Inclusion Rating (ASTM E45)
Plating / Coating Thickness
Intergranular Oxidation
Alpha Case
Intergranular Corrosion (ASTM A262)
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Macro-etch (ASTM E340)
Grain Flow
Microhardness (Knoop & Vickers)
Surface Contamination
Adhesion Testing
Detrimental Intermetallic Phases in Duplex Austenitic / Ferritic Stainless Steels (ASTM A923, Method A)

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Non-destructive Testing

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

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Additional Testing and Support

Corrosion Testing – Determines the impact of environmental conditions on specimens
Specimen Preparation – In-house machine shop
Specimen Heat Treating – Our on-site furnaces treat materials; testing evaluates mechanical properties, microstructure, decarburization, and more after processing

Materials Tested

Destructive testing is performable on a test specimen or coupon cut and machined to specification or on a sample dissolved from the original product in a chemistry lab. In all cases, the test destroys the sample, hence the name. Destructive testing breaks down further into mechanical testing, physical testing, metallurgical testing, and chemical analysis. These test methods or processes can achieve a range of results:

Verify mechanical properties
Examine microscopic product features
Locate flaws and defects
Reveal elemental makeup or composition
Determine susceptibility to corrosion
RoHS testing

LTI Metal Testing Services

Titanium
Steels and Stainless steels
Inconel
Aluminum
Fasteners
Additive metal manufactured parts

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.

Meeting Quality Requirements

LTI has accreditation from NADCAP and A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025. Metal test procedures and processes also comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements. Customers receive a Laboratory Test Report with every order documenting all completed work, applicable specifications, accreditations, and test results. Our lab is committed to meeting your quality requirements and satisfying customer requests.

PRI Nadcap accreditation for materials testing and nondestructive testing
ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 compliant
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

When Material Matters, Rely on LTI

It’s no secret that a materials testing laboratory that offers more services, equipment, and expertise can better handle customer needs. At LTI, we’re committed to robust analysis of your materials for quality assurance that meets all project goals and industry standards. Our reputation has set us apart as a facility that delivers accurate results and accessible reporting.

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.

I have grown quite fond of LTI and the communication/testing you all do (I recommend you guys all the time now)

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

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

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.

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.

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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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