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Primary Metals Industry and Mill Testing Lab

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At Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), we are your dedicated support system throughout every stage of the metal production journey. Our commitment extends from the very inception of ingots, collaborating constructively with fully integrated metal producers and converters, and culminates in the delivery of top-quality mill products.

We specialize in a wide array of final products, including round and rectangular bars, seamless and welded tubes and pipes, sheet metal, plates, and precision forgings, all meticulously crafted for mission-critical applications.

With LTI, you have a partner who shares your dedication to excellence, ensuring your metals meet and exceed the most rigorous industry standards – from inception to final deployment.

We are metal experts in:

  • Titanium and Titanium Alloys
  • Nickel Alloys
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Steel Alloys
  • Copper Alloys
  • Additive Metals
  • And more…

The LTI Advantage for Mills

Expertise and Industry Knowledge:

Leverage our decades of expertise in metal testing for mills. Our seasoned team understands the unique requirements of the metal production industry.

Comprehensive Testing Services:

From destructive to non-destructive testing, we offer a full spectrum of testing services to ensure the quality and integrity of your metals.

One-Stop Shop for Efficiency:

As a comprehensive testing facility, we streamline the process by offering a wide range of services under one roof, reducing transit time and costs. This convenience ensures you can efficiently manage your metal testing needs without unnecessary delays or logistical complexities.

Fast Turnaround:

Minimize production delays with our quick turnaround times. We understand the importance of timely results in the metal manufacturing process.

Industry Partnerships:

Benefit from our strong partnerships with industry leaders, ensuring access to the latest insights and advancements.

Seamless Customer Portal Access:

Our user-friendly customer portal provides 24/7 access to your test results, status updates, and historical data. Enjoy the convenience of tracking your projects and accessing reports at your convenience, enhancing transparency and efficiency in your metal testing process.

Services:

Nondestructive Testing

Both surface and internal flaws can be detected with our NDT test methods.

  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Liquid Penetrant

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Chemical Analysis

Utilize our test methods to confirm material chemistry, ensuring it meets specifications with precision.

  • Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES)
  • Combustion Analysis
  • ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

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Mechanical Testing

Testing is offered for the principal mechanical properties of interest to designers in the mill industry, including strength, ductility, and hardness.

  • Tensile Testing
  • Charpy Impact
  • Bend Testing
  • Fracture Toughness
  • Fatigue Crack Growth
  • Low and High-Cycle Fatigue

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Metallurgical Testing

Physical characteristics of primary metal materials undergo thorough evaluation, with metallurgical examination techniques revealing and identifying defects or flaws.

  • Microstructure
  • Grain Size
  • Macrostructure

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As a leading supplier of metals testing services, we routinely work with the aerospace, power generation, medical, and defense industries and know their stringent requirements. LTI has been audited and approved by hundreds of customers and prime contractors, and we’ve taken all the steps to meet their quality needs.

Our destructive testing services are A2LA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Both destructive and nondestructive testing are NADCAP accredited, and LTI complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Testing conforms to industry specifications, including MIL, ASTM, ASME, AMS, and more. Material Test Reports include comprehensive test results in an easy-to-read format.

  • “We appreciate the personalized service”

    LTI has provided excellent customer service throughout several projects, adjusting their standard practices to accommodate specific requests of the customer. The employees involved have been helpful and responsive, we appreciate the personalized service.
  • “LTI truly cares about their customers”

    LTI has been a trusted partner with unmatched customer service, dependable deliveries, and excellent quality in mechanical and ultrasonic testing for many years. The entire team at LTI truly cares about their customers and I look forward to working with them for a long time.
  • “LTI rocks!”

    I wanted to thank you guys for really coming through for us. You guys were relentless responding to our requests. LTI Rocks!
  • “There has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me”

    It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your team at LTI, and I will always cherish the friendship we have developed over the years. I can honestly say there has not been a single incident where LTI disappointed me.
  • “Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data”

    I just wanted to take a moment here to thank you and LTI team for making it a great year for us. I have been recently getting great feedback on the data that I compiled for our project. And needless to say – the only reason I was able to accomplish this was for your timely testing of all the 100s of coupons I had this year. It all so beautifully played out. Really appreciate your on-time turn-around of data, even though I sometimes make it hard for y’all, haha! And also your very prompt responses to my every question. It has been great working with you all this past year and looking forward to the new year. Thank you once again! Heads-up – we have a ton of samples that will be coming your way in the new year!
  • “We were able to get the approval we needed in time.”

    I cannot thank you and your team enough for giving our needs your top attention. Thanks to the preliminary reports we received from you this morning, we were able to get the approval we needed in time.
  • “Thanks so much!”

    Just wanted to recognize you and the lab for getting these plate specimens done on time under short notice. Thanks so much!
  • “Each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!”

    I and my entire high-maintenance crew would like to thank you and your whole crew for getting us the results on our last-minute expedite today … each and every one of you is a rock star in our book!
  • “Our customer appreciates it”

    I would like to thank you and the associated departments at LTI that have helped delivered these reports in a short turnaround time. Our customer appreciates it.
  • “The LTI team is an important part of our success…”

    We’ve counted on LTI for many years to handle all of our testing needs because we know their work is always done with quality and integrity. The LTI team is an important part of our success in the metals Industry.
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    Laboratory Testing Inc. has the capacity and capabilities to handle all your material testing needs in a single location. Since 1984, we’ve aided customers worldwide with accurate nondestructive testing and precise material lab services. Request a quote or contact us today to see how our industry-leading turnaround times can keep your mission-critical approvals moving forward.

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