Additional Testing Services
Corrosion and abrasion test methods from SMS labs are vital for assessing if your product is durable. Testing real parts or coupons using accelerated corrosion and wear methods uncovers any small issues in surface treatments or coatings.
All testing environments follow top industry specifications like ASTM, AMS, and MIL Spec. Special applications can be simulated based on unique customer needs.
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Coefficient Of Friction
Surface finish and frictional properties are often the top priority as coating and surface technologies are developed. Testing apparatus at SMS Labs is optimized to determine both the static and dynamic coefficient of friction in your test samples. A weighted sled and motorized test stand use a pulley system to drag the test coating over itself. Force data is collected at both initial movement (static) and during uniform sliding (kinetic).
- Equipment: Mark 10 Tester with M5-2-COF Coefficient Of Friction Gauge
- Application: ASTM D1894 Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting.
- Common Use: Determining coefficient of friction of test panels for R&D, Verification, or qualification.
GE Swab Etch (Prior To FPI)
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) provides instant, non-destructive elemental analysis and positive material identification (PMI) by measuring the fluorescent X-ray emitted from a sample when it is excited by a primary X-ray source.
- GE Aviation Special Process Code AK02 (P4TF8- swab etching, prior to FPI Inspection)
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About SMS Labs
Sturbridge Metallurgical Services was founded in 1990 in Sturbridge, MA, by President, Courtney Grimes. Our small, independent testing lab has outgrown three locations through the years, before settling into our current home at 8 Picker Road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Our lab offers a complete range of materials testing and analysis services, and we've expanded into sales of a full line of metallographic equipment and supplies.
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