Mechanical Testing LAB

The physical properties of a given material may be derived through mechanical testing of sample coupons extracted from the parent material. Mechanical testing may be used by manufacturers for material quality verification, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure materials meet design criteria.

Typical mechanical tests performed at MES include: tensile strength, compression, material hardness (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop), microhardness, impact resistance (Charpy and Izod), friction resistance, 3-point bend, shear, strain, and wear resistance testing for a number of environmental conditions.

MATERIALS TESTING AT MES

MES is an accredited mechanical testing lab that provides mechanical testing of metals, polymers, ceramics, and other materials. Our state-of-the-art test lab and dedicated machine shop allows us to provide the most accurate and reliable results possible.

These tests are performed per ASTM, API, MIL, or other standards. The experience of our engineers and a comprehensive quality control program ensure accurate, reproducible results.

MES is capable of testing large lot sizes for manufacturing controls and we offer discounted rates for high volume testing.

MATERIALS TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

• ASTM A370 – Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

• ASTM B557 – Tension Testing of Aluminum

• ASTM D638 – Tensile Properties of Plastics

• ASTM E8 – Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

• ASTM E21 – Elevated Temperature Tension Tests

• ASTM F606 – Mechanical Properties of Threaded Fasteners

CAPABILITIES

• Tensile pull testing of metals, polymers, & composites

• Tensile temperatures reduced to -100F or elevated to 1,200F

• Extensive variety of grips and fixtures

• Load capacities from 1 to 120,000 pounds

• Rockwell, Brinell & Micro hardness testing

• Durometer hardness testing for polymers

• Yield strength and elongation

• Full-size testing of fasteners

• Charpy impact testing down to -346F

• Machined Specimens – round and flat tensile

• Fracture toughness testing

• Friction and wear testing

• Adhesion and peel testing

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS

• 1″X 8″ Plate/Sheet

• 8″ Rod length

• Custom sub-sized coupons to ASTM standard sizes may apply