Applied Technical Services conducts Polymer Fracture Analysis, in addition to several other types of fatigue and tensile testing, in our mechanical testing lab. ATS offers an expansive list of polymer testing services, including polymer structure analysis, polymer identification and characterization, polymer strength testing, polymer material testing, and polymer fatigue testing.
Polymer Fracture Analysis at ATS
Polymer Fracture Analysis is a method of testing in which a fractured polymer-based material is analyzed to identify the causes and characteristics of the failure. Polymers can fracture at low stress levels due to structural flaws, cyclic stress and fatigue, creep rupture, long term stress, or the presence of various failure-inducing factors. There are many different defects that can lead to uneven distribution of stress in polymers, ultimately resulting in material failure, including amorphous interlayers, crystalline boundaries, and dislocations. Polymer-based materials have a unique molecular structure and require experienced fracture analysis experts to ensure that the cause of failure is properly identified.
Fracture and Failure Analysis Services
Applied Technical Services features a highly advanced mechanical testing laboratory that is equipped with advanced fracture and failure analysis technologies. We perform fracture analysis on a number of different materials, such as metals and alloys, composites, polymers and plastics. Our certified mechanical testing experts and engineers have experience performing fracture and failure analysis services for companies in the automotive, aerospace, building and construction, and manufacturing industries, as well as several more. Applied Technical Services offers a wide range of failure analysis services, including but not limited to:
- Bearing Failure Analysis
- Boiler Tube Failure Analysis
- Bolt and Fastener Failure Analysis
- Cable Tension Failure Analysis
- Corrosion Failure Analysis
- Hose Failure Analysis
- Metallurgical Failure Analysis
- Pump and Pipe Failure Analysis
- Spring Failure Analysis
- Weld Failure Analysis
Common Testing and Analysis Standards and Specifications
Applied Technical Services conducts testing and analysis services following both client-specified testing specifications and common industry standards in order to ensure our clients receive dependable, precise reporting. We test in adherence with standards determined by organizations and authorities such as:
- Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics – RTCA
- American National Standards Institute – ANSI
- Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center – AATTC
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – IEEE
- California Proposition 65
- Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals – REACH (EU)
- German Institute for Standardization – DIN
- National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program – NADCAP
- International Organization for Standardization – ISO
- The American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM
- National Institute of Standards and Technology – NIST
- Consumer Product Safety Commission – CPSC
- International Electrotechnical Commission – IEC
- United States Department of Defense – DOD
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation – A2LA
- Environmental Protection Agency Standards – EPA
- Society of Automotive Engineers – SAE
Additional Mechanical Testing Services
In addition to Polymer Fracture Analysis, ATS offers a wide range of mechanical testing services, including but not limited to:
- Tensile and Bend Testing
- Compression and Shear Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Torque and Torsion Testing
- Fastener Testing
- Stress Rupture Testing
- Specialty Fabrication
- Anchor Pull Testing
- Weld Procedure Qualification
- Strain Gauging
- Impact Testing
- Weld Testing
- Helium Leak Testing
- Coating Inspection Services
Quality Assurance at ATS
Applied Technical Services is known for taking a closer look. We strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction possible, adhering to our internationally recognized quality assurance program that guarantees consistent service quality at all ATS companies and locations. Our certified testing experts work diligently to ensure reliable test results with short turnaround times, keeping your business operational by minimizing service interruptions. We proudly serve some of the most prestigious companies in the country, providing industrial testing and analysis services for organizations in industries including:
- Oil and Gas
- Aerospace and Aviation
- Military and Defense
- Renewable Energy
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
- Automotive
- Nuclear
- Construction
- Medical and Pharmaceutical
- Consumer Products
- Communication
Applied Technical Services: Over Five Decades of Exceptional Service
Founded in 1967, Applied Technical Services has been one of the nation’s leading industrial testing companies for over 55 years. ATS is ISO 9001:2015 registered, ISO 17025 in mechanical testing, and holds several other certifications, ensuring accuracy your business can rely on. Contact the Polymer Fracture Analysis experts at ATS and let us show just how convenient mechanical testing services can be. Click here or give us a call today at 1 (888) 287-5227 to request a free quote.
