Kiefner and Associates, Inc.

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Destructive Materials Testing

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Destructive Materials Testing

The Essence of Material Testing

When engineers design equipment and structures, they define the essential physical properties of the construction materials. Destructive testing is pivotal in material verification, ensuring alignment with the engineer's design specifications and compliance with regulatory standards. Whether during initial manufacture, such as pipe mill inspections, or during structural welding tests post-fabrication, material verification remains crucial.

Services & Capabilities

  • Uniaxial tensile-strength testing with computerized stress-strain plots.
  • Charpy impact tests (CVN).
  • Macro and micro testing (encompassing Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell hardness tests).
  • Macro etching.
  • Comprehensive metallurgical services & microscopy.
  • Bend testing.
  • Rapid response and turnaround times.
  • Expert technicians equipped with cutting-edge material testing tools.
  • A robust network of materials testing laboratories.
  • Synergized services integrating NDT inspection and engineering departments.
  • At the outset of a new project.
  • For materials verification, welding procedure specification, and welder qualification.
  • During retrofitting, repairs, or when positive material identification is necessary.
  • When defects are identified during non-destructive testing.
  • During FMEA risk assessments and maintenance, to comprehend how material properties might have evolved.

Choose Kiefner for a comprehensive, precise, and efficient material testing experience. Let's safeguard your assets and ensure their longevity together.

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