M+P Labs - Services

A full-service materials test lab that can assist you qualify raw materials, lower-cost suppliers, audit vendor performance, validate changes to your manufacturing processes, perform specification testing and much more. (read more)

Our trained contract employees can staff your internal laboratory to increase your flexibility and reduce cost for short-term or long-term periods. We can also out-source our internal lab employees for special projects at your facility. (read more)

Utilizing a host of chemical, thermal, microstructural, mechanical and electrical testing capabilities, M+P Labs can identify the composition of nearly any unknown metallic or non-metallic material to assist you identify the composition of materials, characterize material properties, assess differences between materials, troubleshoot, perform failure analysis and reverse engineer compone... (read more)

Need to identify the composition of contaminants, particulates, filter debris, stains, metals, plastics or other polymeric materials? M+P Labs can determine the chemical composition of virtually any material, metallic or non-metallic. (read more)

Quickly identify the root causes of pipe and tube failures to reduce down time, prevent reoccurrences, assess liability and design process improvements. The senior metallurgists and materials engineers at M+P Labs and are intimately familiar with the materials, processing procedures and failure mechanisms associated with pipes, tubes, (read more)

We have significant expertise in analyzing fuels, lubricants and petroleum products for demanding applications. M+P Labs offers precise and accurate evaluation to minimize downtime and maximize the productive life of turbines and other critical rotating equipment. (read more)

M+P Labs provides alloy and process treatment verification, weld and braze evaluation, component specification testing and failure analysis of metallurgical components for demanding industries ranging from industrial equipment, power generation and aerospace to the intricate needs of medical devices. (read more)

M+P Labs combines a disciplined and methodical investigation approach, an understanding of materials science and engineering, and the abilities to perform chemical, thermal, metallurgical, mechanical and microstructural analyses to accurately identify complex failure modes in materials and components. (read more)

M+P Labs electron microprobe can quickly provide detailed information about a material's chemical composition, distribution of chemical constituents, microstructure and surface topography to study failures and features of interest in a wide variety of materials. This information can accelerate R&D, product development, process improvement and failure analysis. (read more)

Microscopy combined with digital photography allows macroscopic and microscopic images of materials to be captured and manipulated to observe defects, measure features and characterize the distribution of constituents that cannot be seen by the naked eye. We'll help you see what's really happening! (read more)

M+P Labs performs chemical analysis, image analysis, thermal analysis, mechanical testing and electrical property characterization of polymers, composites and ceramics to qualify materials and components, troubleshoot processing issues and perform failure analysis for a wide variety of industries. (read more)

M+P Labs performs a variety of mechanical tests to characterize the properties of a wide range of materials. Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from highly elevated to sub-ambient. (read more)

Thermal analysis techniques are used to determine melting and freezing points, glass transition temperatures, coefficients of thermal expansion, and deflection characteristics of various materials. They can also be used to determine weight loss versus temperature, percent composition of fillers, volatiles and moisture in materials, and much more. (read more)

M+P Labs performs testing to verify the chemical composition, mechanical, dimensional, electrical, thermal, and adhesion properties of materials to support the commercial-grade dedication of components for the nuclear utility industry. All testing is performed in compliance with 10CFR50 Appendix B, ISO 17025 and Nadcap quality requirements. Rapid results are available to... (read more)

M+P Labs is highly-renowned for producing metallographic mounts of the highest quality. Our specialties lie in preparing specimens consisting of very different materials, edge retention and proper etching. (read more)

Looking for an independent, reputable third-party to assess the condition of concrete? M+P Labs performs petrographic analysis to evaluate the integrity of concrete cores, determines the root causes for defects and provides recommendations for remediation or replacement. Investigations are performed on concrete cores from bridges, roads, sidewalks, parking structures, floors, … (read more)

M+P Labs performs electrical property testing and failure analysis on electrically insulating materials. (read more)

Creep and rupture tests are utilized to evaluate the time-dependent behavior of metals at elevated temperatures under applied stress. With 52 creep/stress rupture test stands operational, and the capability to test designed specimens up to 10-1/8" in length, our Creep & Rupture lab can provide the data you specify in your testing program. (read more)

The rigorous quality assurance requirements mandated by ISO 17025, Nadcap and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B are applied to each and every job we perform, regardless of whether it requires conformance to any of these accreditations. We also maintain a GE Transportation and Aviation Special Process Certification to perform many S-400 test codes. (read more)

Skilled metallurgists and materials engineers are available to come to your facility to perform specification testing, troubleshoot material and processing issues and investigate failures. Invariably, our analysts gain new insights allowing them to identify root causes in a more expeditious manner, saving you time and money. (read more)

Extensive experience performing emergency specification testing for materials and components utilized in repairing safety-related equipment for the nuclear power industry in compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements. (read more)

M+P Labs performs acceptance testing of tapes which may include verifying the chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal or microstructural material properties of a wide variety of tapes. All testing is performed in compliance with ISO 17025, Nadcap (aerospace and defense industry) and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B (nuclear utility industry) quality management requirements. (read more)

M+P Labs provides the sophisticated mix of expertise, technology, and experience required to perform material testing to ensure that quality control is maintained throughout the medical device supply chain and to identify complex failure modes in parts, products, and materials. We offer complete physical and chemical characterization of metallic and non-metallic components such as (read more)

M+P Labs has decades of experience determining the root causes for spring failures and performing a complement of material testing services that include fractography, metallurgical evaluation, optical microscopy, SEM-EDS or electron microprobe analysis, chemical analysis, plating evaluations, hardness and mechanical testing. All testing is ISO 17025, Nadcap and 10CFR50 Appendix B c... (read more)

Quickly assess the current condition, potential for an extended-life campaign or perform failure analysis of refractory materials and anchor systems for a range of high temperature industries including glass, cement, petrochemical, iron, steel and energy. (read more)