Applied Technical Services provides testing for the purpose of material qualification and failure analysis in our mechanical testing lab. ATS offers a wide variety of mechanical testing services. Our lab also includes an in-house and well-equipped machine shop in order to provide preparation of test specimens or any special equipment needed for unique test set ups. Our staff is experienced and able to work with clients to design custom plans to evaluate their products.
About Mechanical Testing
Mechanical testing is utilized to evaluate the properties of materials that are subjected to pressures and physical stresses. With the help of mechanical testing, our engineers can pinpoint and locate areas of weakness in test specimens that may lead to structural failure. Some common tests requested include tensile testing, hardness testing, fatigue testing, and impact testing.
Our Testing Services and Specifications
Metallic Testing – Accredited Services
- Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials – ASTM, ISO
- Fastener Testing, Tensile – ASTM, SAE
- Fractured Toughness – ASTM
- Leeb Hardness – ASTM A956
- Microhardness of Materials – ASTM, EN, ISO
- Notched Bar Impact – ASTM, EN, ISO
- Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials – ASTM
- Tensile – ASTM, EN ISO
- Vickers Macrohardness – ASTM, EN, ISO
Metallographic Analysis
- Case Depth – ATS (ASM)
- Failure Investigation – ATS (ASM)
- Weld and Braze Evaluation and Qualification – AMS-STD, API, ASME, AWS, AASHTO, ISO, BS, BS EN, DIN EN, EN ISO, MIL-STD, NAVSEA, NACE
Non-Metals Testing
- Coating Impact – ASTM
- Durometer (Shore A & D) – ASTM, DIN
- Flexural Properties – ASTM
- Heat Deflection Temperature – ASTM
- Izod Impact (Method A) – ASTM
- Pencil Hardness – ASTM
- Rockwell Hardness, Plastic – ASTM
- Taber Abrasion – ASTM
- Tape Adhesion – ASTM, FLTM, GM, ISO
- Tear Resistance – ASTM
- Tensile Properties of Plastics – ASTM, ISO, DIN
- VICAT Softening Temperature – ASTM
CPSC Testing
- Accessible Edges- ASTM, CFR
- Accessible Points- ASTM, CFR
- Battery Operated Toys- ASTM
- Certain Toys with Spherical Ends- ASTM
- Confined Spaces- ASTM
- Cords, Straps, and Elastics- ASTM
- Folding Mechanisms and Hinges- ASTM
- Hemispherical-Shaped Objects- ASTM
- Holes, Clearances, and Accessibility of Mechanisms- ASTM
- Jaw Entrapment in Handles and Steering Wheels- ASTM
- Magnet- ASTM
- Nails and Fasteners- ASTM
- Overload of Ride-On Toys and Toy Seat- ASTM
- Pacifier Testing- CFR
- Pacifiers- ASTM
- Pompoms- ASTM
- Projectile Toys- ASTM
- Projections-ASTM
- Rattle Testing- CFR
- Rattles- ASTM
- Simulated Protective Devices- ASTM
- Small Objects- ASTM
- Small Parts Testing- CFR
- Sound Producing Toys- ASTM
- Squeeze Toys- ASTM
- Stability and Overload Requirements- ASTM
- Stuffed and Beanbag- Type Toys- ASTM
- Teethers and Teething Toys- ASTM
- Toy Chest- ASTM
- Toy Chest Lids and Closures- ASTM
- Toy Gun Making- ASTM
- Toy Pacifiers- ASTM
- Toys Intended to be Attached to a Crib or Playpen- ASTM
- Wheels, Tires, and Axles- ASTM
- Wires or Rods- ASTM
- Yo-Yo Elastic Tether Toys- ASTM
European Toy Safety
- Mechanical and Physical Properties- EN
About Applied Technical Services
Applied Technical Services is a leading provider of high-quality engineering, testing, and inspection services. Since being founded in 1967, we have become known for our in-depth technical expertise in materials testing, chemical analysis, nondestructive testing, engineering consulting, and calibration services among the business community, the insurance and legal profession, and general manufacturing industry.
Industries We Serve
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Commercial Properties
- Consumer Products
- Communications
- Construction
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Insurance/Legal
- Nuclear
- Oil/Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
