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Materials Testing Services

Comprehensive mechanical, metallurgical, and non-destructive testing through our network of independent NADCAP-certified laboratories. From hardness and tensile testing to ultrasonic inspection and mag particle examination—we ensure your materials conform to specification. One-stop shop testing saves you the headache of shopping around.
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Complete Testing Capabilities for Every Requirement

We use independent 3rd party NADCAP testing labs for all non-destructive and destructive mechanical testing, as well as metallurgical testing—ensuring conforming materials by approved vendors for major OEMs and commercial requirements.

Hardness Testing

Verify material hardness meets specification requirements. Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers hardness testing to confirm heat treatment results and material conformance.

Tensile Testing

Determine yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area. Critical mechanical property verification for aerospace and defense applications.

Charpy Impact Testing

Measure material toughness and resistance to brittle fracture at specified temperatures. Essential for applications where impact resistance is critical to safety.

Chemical Analysis

Verify material chemistry meets specification requirements. Confirm alloy composition and ensure material traceability from melt source to finished product.

Ultrasonic Testing

Non-destructive examination to detect internal discontinuities, inclusions, and flaws. Critical for ensuring material integrity in safety-critical applications.

Magnetic Particle Testing

Surface and near-surface flaw detection for ferromagnetic materials. Identify cracks, laps, seams, and other discontinuities that could compromise performance.

NADCAP Certified Labs

Third-Party Testing You Can Trust

All testing is performed by independent NADCAP-certified laboratories, ensuring unbiased results that satisfy major OEM and commercial requirements. Our established relationships with approved testing facilities mean quick turnaround and competitive pricing on the full range of mechanical, metallurgical, and non-destructive testing services. Combined with our material supply, cutting, machining, and heat treatment capabilities, we deliver complete, tested, and certified material solutions—saving you the headache of coordinating multiple vendors.

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Testing Expertise

Our Testing Capabilities

From destructive mechanical testing to non-destructive examination, our NADCAP-certified laboratory network provides the complete range of testing services your specifications require.

Mechanical Testing
Hardness, tensile, Charpy impact, fatigue, and stress rupture testing to verify mechanical properties meet specification requirements.
Chemical Testing
Spectrographic and wet chemical analysis to verify alloy composition and confirm material chemistry meets specification.
Non-Destructive Testing
Ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and other NDE methods to detect flaws and discontinuities without damaging the material.
Metallurgical Testing
Microstructure examination, grain size analysis, and other metallurgical evaluations to verify material condition and processing.

Complete Testing Services

We coordinate the full range of testing services through our NADCAP-approved laboratory network.

Hardness Testing

Rockwell (A, B, C scales), Brinell, and Vickers hardness testing. Verify heat treatment results and material hardness conformance.

Tensile Testing

Yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area per ASTM E8 and aerospace specifications.

Charpy Impact Testing

V-notch impact testing at ambient and sub-zero temperatures per ASTM E23. Verify toughness and transition temperature.

Fatigue Testing

Rotating beam, axial, and other fatigue test methods to determine material endurance limits and fatigue life.

Stress Rupture Testing

Elevated temperature creep and stress rupture testing for high-temperature alloys and critical applications.

Corrosion Testing

Salt spray, intergranular corrosion, and other corrosion resistance evaluations per applicable specifications.

Ultrasonic Testing

Immersion and contact UT methods to detect internal discontinuities per ASTM A388, AMS 2630, and customer specifications.

Magnetic Particle Testing

Wet and dry mag particle inspection per ASTM E1444 and aerospace specifications for surface and near-surface flaw detection.

Tested & Certified Quality

Our testing services ensure every material shipment meets your exact specification requirements with complete, traceable documentation.

Testing is the final verification that your material meets specification—and we take it seriously. Through our network of independent NADCAP-certified laboratories, we provide the full range of mechanical, chemical, metallurgical, and non-destructive testing services your applications require. Every test is performed by approved vendors using calibrated equipment and documented procedures, ensuring results that satisfy major OEM and commercial requirements. Combined with our material supply, cutting, machining, heat treatment, and forging capabilities, we deliver complete material solutions that are fully tested and certified. One source, one point of accountability, one less headache for your supply chain.
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Customer Success

Industry Success Stories

Discover how our comprehensive testing services have helped aerospace, defense, and industrial customers ensure material conformance and meet demanding quality requirements.

"Having Aero-Vac coordinate our testing alongside material supply and heat treatment has streamlined our receiving inspection significantly. Materials arrive fully tested with complete documentation—we just verify and release to production."

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Patricia Hughes

Quality Assurance Manager, Aerospace Machining Corp.

"We required ultrasonic testing to AMS 2630 Class A on our 4340 forgings. Aero-Vac handled everything—material, heat treatment, UT, and final certification. One PO, one supplier, complete traceability. Exactly how aerospace supply chain should work."

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Kevin O'Brien

Materials Engineer, Defense Systems International

"The combination of tensile testing, hardness verification, and chemical analysis on every lot gives us confidence in material consistency. Aero-Vac's testing documentation is thorough and always satisfies our customer audits."

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Diana Patel

Supplier Quality Engineer, Precision Components Ltd.

"Having Aero-Vac coordinate our testing alongside material supply and heat treatment has streamlined our receiving inspection significantly. Materials arrive fully tested with complete documentation—we just verify and release to production."

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Patricia Hughes

Quality Assurance Manager, Aerospace Machining Corp.

"We required ultrasonic testing to AMS 2630 Class A on our 4340 forgings. Aero-Vac handled everything—material, heat treatment, UT, and final certification. One PO, one supplier, complete traceability. Exactly how aerospace supply chain should work."

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Kevin O'Brien

Materials Engineer, Defense Systems International

"The combination of tensile testing, hardness verification, and chemical analysis on every lot gives us confidence in material consistency. Aero-Vac's testing documentation is thorough and always satisfies our customer audits."

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Diana Patel

Supplier Quality Engineer, Precision Components Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What testing services do you offer?
We offer comprehensive testing through our NADCAP-certified laboratory network including hardness testing, tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, chemical analysis, corrosion testing, fatigue testing, stress rupture testing, ultrasonic testing, and magnetic particle testing. This covers mechanical, chemical, metallurgical, and non-destructive testing requirements.
Are your testing laboratories NADCAP certified?
Yes, all testing is performed by independent third-party NADCAP-certified laboratories. This ensures unbiased results from approved vendors that satisfy major OEM and commercial requirements for aerospace and defense applications.
What documentation do you provide with test results?
We provide complete test reports and certifications including all required data per applicable specifications. Documentation meets aerospace OEM requirements and provides full traceability from material source through all processing and testing operations.
Can you test material I supply?
Yes, we can coordinate testing services for customer-supplied materials. Whether you need mechanical testing, chemical analysis, or non-destructive examination, we can arrange testing through our laboratory network with the same quality and documentation standards.
What is your typical turnaround time for testing?
Turnaround varies by test type, volume, and laboratory scheduling. Standard mechanical testing typically completes within a few days; specialized testing may require longer. Contact us with your specific requirements and timeline, and we'll confirm availability.
Why use Aero-Vac for testing instead of going direct to a lab?
We offer one-stop convenience—material, cutting, machining, heat treatment, AND testing from a single source with one point of accountability. Our established relationships with NADCAP labs mean competitive pricing and priority scheduling. Plus, you get complete traceability and documentation coordinated across all operations.

Our Testing Laboratory Network

Through partnerships with NADCAP-certified laboratories, we provide comprehensive testing services to customers throughout North America with consistent quality and competitive pricing.

Kalama, Washington

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NADCAP Certified Labs
All testing performed at independent NADCAP-certified laboratories meeting aerospace and defense industry accreditation requirements.
Complete Documentation
Full test reports, certifications, and traceability documentation meeting major OEM and military specification requirements.
OEM Approved
Testing services satisfying requirements from Bombardier, Honeywell, Airbus, Lockheed, General Dynamics, and other major aerospace primes.
Ready to Get Your Testing Project Started?
Let's discuss your testing requirements today
Call us at 1-877-AEROVAC (237-6822) or email [email protected] for immediate assistance. Our expert team is ready to provide fast quotes on materials testing, certification, and complete material processing solutions.
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