PHASED ALLOY RESEARCH AND TESTING SERVICES LLC (P.A.R.T.S)

Comprehensive Non-Destructive Testing and Material Evaluation

At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), we specialize in accurately evaluating material integrity without causing damage, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical components across industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and energy.

Our certified technicians are skilled in multiple Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, providing precise and reliable inspection services:

• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI / PT) – Detects surface-breaking defects in metals, welds, and castings, ideal for aerospace and precision components.

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI / MT) – Identifies surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials, ensuring weld and structural integrity.

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – Uses high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws, thickness variations, and subsurface cracks with exceptional accuracy.

• Eddy Current Testing (ET) – Provides rapid detection of surface and near-surface flaws, coating variations, and conductivity differences in non-ferrous materials.

• Radiographic Testing (RT) – Film and Image interpretation 

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Whether you need routine inspections, weld certification testing, or advanced failure analysis, our Pennsylvania-based NDT laboratory delivers trusted, precise, and standards-compliant results to meet your project’s requirements.

 Failure Analysis

Failure Analysis & Materials Testing Services

Uncovering the root causes of material failures to improve performance, reliability, and safety.

At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), our mission is to provide exceptional technical support and analytical insight to help clients ensure the quality, durability, and compliance of their materials and components.

Our state-of-the-art materials testing laboratory performs an extensive range of chemical, mechanical, and physical analyses, utilizing advanced equipment and methods performed by experienced metallurgists, chemists, and corrosion specialists.

We specialize in:

• Metallurgical Testing – Microstructure evaluation, grain analysis, and failure characterization to determine material properties and performance.

• Mechanical Testing – Tensile, hardness, impact, and fatigue testing for strength and durability assessment.

• Proof Load Testing – Verification of fastener and component load-bearing capability under controlled conditions.

• Electromechanical Testing – Evaluation of components subjected to electrical and mechanical stress environments.

• Chemical and Physical Testing – Elemental composition, alloy verification, and contamination analysis to ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Corrosion Testing – Exposure and salt-spray evaluations to identify degradation mechanisms and improve material longevity.

Our Pennsylvania-based materials testing and failure analysis laboratory delivers accurate, accredited, and timely results to help you enhance performance, ensure compliance, and prevent future failures.

Metallurgical Analysis & Microstructural Characterization

Detailed insights into material composition, properties, and performance — ensuring reliability, quality, and compliance.

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At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), we provide advanced metallurgical testing and microstructural analysis to help clients understand how material composition and processing influence performance and integrity. Our metallurgical laboratory in Pennsylvania offers complete analytical solutions that meet ASTM, MIL-SPEC, and ISO standards.

Our metallurgical testing capabilities include:

• Photo Documentation & Stereomicroscopy – High-resolution imaging and visual inspection of surface and subsurface features.

• Metallography & Sample Preparation – Precision sectioning, polishing, and etching to reveal critical structural details.

• Optical Microscopy & SEM/EDS Analysis – Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy for detailed microstructural and elemental analysis.

• Case and Plating Depth Measurement – Determining coating thickness and diffusion profiles to ensure proper surface treatment.

• Heat Treatment Evaluation – Verification of hardness profiles, microstructure, and process effectiveness.

• Intergranular Attack, Carbide Formation & Sensitization Studies – Identifying corrosion susceptibility and microstructural instability.

• Welded Joint Evaluation – Assessment of fusion zones, ferrite content, and metallurgical soundness in stainless and specialty alloys.

• Phase and Structural Identification – Detection of ferrite, sigma phase, eutectic melting, grain boundary precipitation, and retained austenite.

• Grain Size Measurement & Inclusion Rating – Quantifying microstructural features that influence mechanical strength and fatigue life.

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We specialize in microstructural characterization, including grain size measurement, inclusion analysis, heat treatment verification, and failure-related metallurgical investigations. Our laboratory also performs micro- and macro-hardness testing and strictly adheres to ASTM and Military Specifications for chemical, mechanical, and non-destructive testing.

Our inspectors and metallurgists are certified under AWS, MIL-STD-410, and SNT-TC-1A, and our Quality Assurance Program aligns with ISO 10012-1, ASME Section III (NCA 3800), 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ISO 9002, and ASME Y 14.5M, ensuring every report meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.