A full service materials research and testing facility serving manufacturers in a variety of industries. The company specializes in chemical analysis, metallurgical evaluation, failure analysis, mechanical testing, corrosion simulation, and product/process validation. Materials tested include, but are not limited to metals, plastics, rubbers, composites, oils, electronic circuits, and process chemicals.
History
Founded in 1984, IMR Test Labs has grown into one of the nation's leading testing laboratories. IMR offers a wide range of services geared toward servicing the complete needs of manufacturers in a variety of industries. The firm specializes in analysis of metals, plastics, rubbers, electronic circuits, process chemicals, and composites. In addition to routine materials testing, about 30% of the firm's business involves analysis of product failures, defects, and processing problems.
Accreditations
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to ISO Guide 25
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP)to SAE AS 7101
Approvals
Batelle Pacific NW Laboratory (NQA-1: Nuclear)
Boeing
Canadair (Bombardier)
General Electric Aircraft Engine
Learjet
Lockheed Martin
Parker Hannifin
Pratt & Whitney
Schweizer Aircraft
....many other major corporations
Department Profiles
Failure Analysis & Metallurgical Evaluation
Failure analysis and failure mode determination on a variety of materials/products
Welder qualification/Weld evaluation and certification
Metallurgical analysis of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plated metals
Metallurgy of thermal spray coatings, diffusion coatings, and wear coatings
Reverse engineering of competitive products, material selection/processing evaluation
Crack/flaw detection
Contamination analysis and processing problem analysis
SEM/EDS
Elemental analysis & X-ray mapping
Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals including trace element analysis
Chemical analysis of plating and process solutions
Contamination analysis of process solutions and problem solving
Chemical analysis of industrial water samples
Analysis of inorganic elements in polymers
Raw material and reagent analysis
Glass analysis
Chemical analysis of jewelry and dental alloys
Corrosion rate studies, mass loss, and corrosivity of solutions
ICP, GFAA, OES, UV-Vis, combustion-infrared absorbance, ISE, pH, gravimetry, and titrations
Mechanical Testing & Machining Center
Mechanical property testing of most materials (metals, plastics, rubbers, and composites)
Tension, compression, stress/strain, modulus, hardness, and impact testing
Fastener testing
Hydrostatic testing
Hydrogen embrittlement static load testing
Specialized test set up and fixturing using in-house machine shop
Vibration testing
Job shop services for CNC precision machined parts
Product Testing Laboratory
Hand & power tool testing
Small appliance testing
Reverse product engineering
Product certification
Electrical testing
Defect analysis
Polymer Analysis Laboratory
Failure analysis
Reverse engineering
Chemical analysis and identification (FTIR)
Thermal analysis (TGA/DSC)
Mechanical properties
Physical properties
Density & specific gravity
Contamination analysis
Research & development
Environmental Simulation
Salt Spray testing
Temperature and humidity cycling
UV exposure
Chip resistance/impact resistance
Abrasion and wear testing
UL rain test
Microelectronics/Circuit Board Analysis
Cross sectional analysis
Visual inspection of circuitry
Quantitative image analysis
Photodocumenation; digital output
Failure mode and defect analysis
Contamination analysis
Adhesion/bond strength
Solderability and vibration
Radiography
Wire bond testing
Expert Witness, Forensic & Legal Services, and Technical Consultation
Licensed professional engineering
Support for materials related product liability and accident cases
Expert reports
On-site inspection
Deposition and trial support
Case merit technical review
Trouble shooting
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