Mechanical/Drop Testing

Mechanical Laboratory Testing

For Many Industries

Aerospace

Construction

Medical Device

Petroleum

Shipping and Transportation

Metals Processing

Chemical Manufacturing

Standard and Customized Mechanical Testing

RTI conducts both standard and customized mechanical tests for many industries, including Aerospace, Construction, Medical Device, Petroleum, Shipping and Transportation, Metals Processing, and Chemical Manufacturing. Metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites are tested to a variety of industry specific standards. In addition, RTI has a full in-house machine shop and can manufacture and test samples in a variety of sizes and configurations.

All testing is subjected to rigorous review by our quality control personnel, which assures reliable results and accurate interpretations. The mechanical test capabilities at RTI include the following:

Tensile, Compression, Flexural, and Shear
Cryogenic and Elevated Temperature Test Conditions
Hardness and Microhardness (Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, Brinell)
Bend
Charpy V-Notch Impact
Weld Procedure Qualification
High Strength Bolts, Nuts, and Washers
Fixture Design and Custom Techniques
Component Testing