Applied Technical Services is one of the leading material testing companies in the U.S. ATS’ material testing labs provide a wide array of methods that allow clients to verify the characteristics of their samples. Our material testing department consists of various branches of analysis. Depending on the services requested by a client, our services may take place in-lab or on the jobsite. We can provide materials testing for several applications that range from failure analysis to material qualification to compliance testing.
Material Testing Departments
Environmental Testing
Test samples are exposed to simulated environmental conditions, including humidity, temperature, and vibration, to verify the client’s product will operate as intended in their work environment.
- Altitude
- Coating Adhesion/ Abrasion Resistance
- Color/Specular Gloss
- Flammability
- Humidity
- Ingress Protection
- Thermal Cycling
- Thermal Shock
- Vibration/Seismic
- Xenon Weathering
- Accelerated Corrosion (Salt Spray, CASS)
- Gravelometer / Chip Resistance
Mechanical Testing
Test samples are subjected to physical stresses and pressures to locate areas of weakness.
- Anchor Pull
- Charpy / Izod / Drop Weight Impact
- Fatigue / CTOD / Strain Gauge
- Helium Leak / Pressure / Vacuum Leak
- Hydrogen Embrittlement
- Safe Working / Yield / Failure Load
- Shear
- Special Test Setups
- Tensile / Yield / Elongation
- Weld Qualification
Electrical Testing
Our technicians determine the soundness of in-service electrical components and the cause of failure of non-functioning components.
- Batteries
- Circuit Breakers
- Conductivity
- Dielectric Strength / Constant
- Insulation Resistance
- Polarization Index
- Soil Resistivity
- Surface Resistance
- Voltage Drop
Metallurgical Testing
We analyze test materials to better understand their structure and how the structure relates to their performance.
- Metallography
- Intergranular Corrosion
- Barcol / Brinell / Leeb / Webster Hardness
- Rockwell / Superficial Rockwell Hardness
- Knoop / Vickers Microhardness
- SEM / EDS
- XRD
- Microstructural Analysis
Failure Analysis
Our experts collect and analyze material data to determine the cause of failure and make suggestions on how to prevent failure from reoccurring.
Forensic Analysis
We successfully uncover the facts behind disputed events, discover the cause of accidents, provide expert testimony in court proceedings, and other assistance during the litigation process through testing and consultation.
- Evidence Storage
- Thermal Imaging
- Black Box Retrieval
- Speed Control Deactivation Switch Analysis
- Site Scanning
- Structural Analysis
- Products Liability
- Accident Reconstruction
Computed Tomography
We use CT to nondestructively examine the interior and exterior of a component.
- Manufacturing Defects
- First Article Inspections
- Reverse Engineering
About Applied Technical Services
Since 1967, ATS has grown into a premier provider for high-quality consulting engineering, inspection, and testing services. We strive to provide services of unmatched value. Our company is dedicated to safety, client service excellence, and maintaining a financially strong organization, while motivating individual achievement.
