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Mechanical Testing

  • ASTM Tensile Testing and Compression
  • High Cycle and Low Cycle Fatigue Tests
  • 3-point Bend and 4-point Bend
  • Fatigue Crack Growth Rate(ASTM E647)
  • Peel Tests
  • Microhardness, Rockwell and Brinell
  • Impact Testing (5-320ft-lbs)
  • Wear and Friction Tests
  • Fracture Toughness(ASTM E399)

    • Tensile, Bend , Shear, fatigue and impact testing of metals, plastics and composites is performed per ASTM specification. Specialities include fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth, and thermal fatigue tests. Facilities for custom-designed tests, wear and corrosion cracking studies in high-temperature gas/liquids are available. Extensive experience and a comprehensive quality program ensure accurate, reproducible results.

    Our major mechanical testing instrumentation includes the following:

    • Instron, Model 1333, 110 kips capacity, Servo Hydraulic Test Instruments
    • Instron Model 1332, 20 kips capacity Servo hydraulic Test Instruments
    • Instron, 20, 10, and 1 kips capacity, Screwdriven System (5 machines) Model 1011
    • Ametaco, 250 kips capacity Servo hydraulic Test Instruments
    • MTS pc with Test Works 2.0 Software for ASTM tensile testing, compression, 3-point bend, 4-point bend, peel tests, high cycle and low cycle fatigue tests, fracture mechanics tests, and fatigue crack growth rate tests.
    • Fatigue Dynamics Rotating Beam Machine for custom corrosion testing at elevated temperatures.
    • Fatigue Dynamics VSS-40H Bending Machine.
    • Satec Impact test(5-320ft-lbs)
    • Instrument Impact test
    • Shimadzu HMV-2000 Microhardness Measurement Unit with Vickers, Knoop, and Triangular Pyramid Indentors.
    • Wilson Digital Rockwell and Superficial Hardness Tester
    • Brinell Hardness Tester
    • Wear and Friction Tests (Coring Machine)
     


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    email: info@matcoinc.com

    Matco Services, Inc. – Pittsburgh Main Headquarters:
    100 Business Center Drive,
    Pittsburgh, PA 15205

    Toll Free: (800) 221-9090
    Telephone: (412) 788-1263

    Florida Office Address:
    Matco Services, Inc.
    4131 SW 47th Ave., Suite 1407 (New Town Commerce Center)
    Davie, FL 33314

    Telephone: (954) 797-6863

    Omaha Office Address:
    Matco Services, Inc.
    7002 North 288th,
    Valley, NE 68064 USA

    Telephone: (877) 359-6114