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In aerospace, a material meets the requirement, or the part does not fly. MatX Lab tests aerospace metals, alloys, composites, and coatings for fatigue, fracture, corrosion, and weld integrity. Commercial aerospace only.
In aerospace, a material either meets the requirement or the part does not fly. Fatigue cracks, fracture, corrosion, weld defects, coating loss, and composite delamination are the failure modes that ground aircraft and drive costly investigations. MatX Lab characterizes aerospace metals, alloys, composites, and coatings so you can qualify a material, verify a supplier, or find the root cause of a failure with data that holds up in a design review or an audit. Our aerospace work is commercial.
Aerospace material testing involves competencies, ingress inspection, and failure investigation. Inquiries frequently concern the suitability of a material, its durability, aging, and the cause of premature cracking, corrosion, or loss of strength.
Aerospace qualification and failure work usually spans mechanical, structural, and compositional methods. We coordinate the combination and deliver one report your quality team and your customer can act on.
| Method | What It Answers | Typical Samples |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Testing | Tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, hardness | Coupons, fasteners, forgings |
| Failure Analysis | Root cause of cracks, fractures, corrosion | Failed parts, field returns |
| Corrosion & Environmental Testing | Corrosion resistance, coating durability | Coated panels, alloys |
| Imaging & Microscopy | Microstructure, fractography, porosity | Fracture surfaces, welds |
| 3D Characterization | Internal porosity and defects, non-destructive | Castings, additive parts, composites |
| Elemental Analysis | Alloy composition and verification | Metals, alloys, coatings |
Aerospace materials range from high-strength alloys to advanced composites and protective coatings, often combined in a single assembly and tested where they meet.
Metals & Alloys · Composites · Thin Films & Coatings · Adhesives & Sealants · Ceramics & Glass
Aerospace testing is specification-driven, and in most cases, the customer specifies the required test method. When an applicable standard is available, testing is performed in accordance with that standard and referenced in the test report. We follow the specific designation required by your program and document it accordingly. MatX Lab is not a standards body, does not issue certifications, and all of our aerospace testing is conducted on a commercial basis.
| Analysis / Standard | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Tps | Transient Plane Source Technique |
| CME | Coefficient of Moisture Expansion |
| Thermal Expansion | TMA & Thermal Expansion |
| Thermal Diffusivity | Thermal Conductivity & Diffusivity |
| Thermomechanical Analysis | Thermal Conductivity & Diffusivity |
| HALT | Highly Accelerated Life |
| ART | Acoustic Resonance Testing |
| ASTM E905 | Thermal Performance of Tracking Concentrating Solar Collectors |
| ASTM E903 | Solar Absorptance |
| ASTM E831, ASTM D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| ASTM E408 | Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces using Inspection-Meter Techniques |
| ASTM E2769 | Elastic Modulus by Thermomechanical Analysis (Three-Point Bending) |
| ASTM E228 | Linear Thermal Expansion of Solids |
| ASTM D6370 | Compositional Analysis of Rubber by Thermogravimetry (TGA) |
| ASTM D3012 | GM9059P Thermal-Oxidative Stability |
Yes. Simply provide the specification or test method when requesting a quote, whether it is an ASTM, ISO, or customer-specific designation. We will align the testing with that requirement and reference it in your report. If a specification refers to a test method that we can perform, we will scope the work accordingly.
Yes. Failure analysis is one of our core strengths. We move from non-destructive documentation through fractography, microstructure, and compositional analysis to a root-cause conclusion. Do not clean or handle the fracture surface before sending it; the evidence is often on it.
Behind MatX Lab is a network of accredited partner laboratories, giving your aerospace program access to the right instruments without being limited to a single facility. You benefit from one point of contact and one consolidated report. Testing methods are aligned with the standards specified by your customer, including ASTM, ISO, IEC, UL, and MIL-STD
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