Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services

Accurately evaluating material integrity without causing damage — ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance.

At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), we specialize in comprehensive Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to detect discontinuities, verify material soundness, and ensure component reliability without compromising part integrity. Our Pennsylvania-based NDT laboratory serves industries including aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and defense, delivering precise, certified inspection results that meet ASTM, ASME, and NAS-410 standards.

Our Non-Destructive Testing capabilities include:

• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI / PT) – Detects surface-breaking defects such as cracks, porosity, and weld discontinuities in non-porous materials including aluminum, titanium, and steel.

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

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – Uses high-frequency sound waves to locate internal defects, measure wall thickness, and assess weld quality for metals and composites.

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

• Radiographic Testing (RT) – Employs X-ray or gamma-ray imaging to reveal internal voids, inclusions, or structural discontinuities while keeping the component intact.

Whether you need precision inspections, weld qualification testing, or part certification, P.A.R.T.S. delivers accurate, traceable results you can trust to ensure material safety, performance, and compliance.

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Metallurgical Analysis & Microstructural Evaluation

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

At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), our metallurgical laboratory provides in-depth analysis of microstructure, composition, and mechanical properties to help clients understand how materials behave under service conditions. We deliver accurate, data-driven evaluations that identify root causes of failures, verify heat treatment effectiveness, and ensure compliance with ASTM, ASME, and MIL-SPEC standards.

Our Metallurgical Testing Capabilities include:

• Optical Microscopy – Visual analysis of material grain structure, inclusions, and weld quality.

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) – High-resolution surface imaging for microstructural and fracture characterization.

• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) – Elemental composition analysis to confirm alloy chemistry and contamination sources.

• Microhardness Testing – Precision hardness mapping for heat treatment and case depth verification.

• Micro & Macrostructure Analysis – Identification of microstructural phases, inclusions, and deformation patterns.

• Digital Metallographic Imaging – High-definition documentation of material features for reporting and traceability.

• Case & Plating Depth Measurement – Determining coating thickness, carburization, and diffusion profiles.

• Heat Treatment Evaluation – Verification of tempering, annealing, and quenching processes.

• Intergranular Attack & Carbide Formation Studies – Detecting corrosion susceptibility and phase instability.

• Retained Austenite Measurement & Sensitization Testing – Evaluating heat-treated steels for microstructural balance and corrosion resistance.

• Welded Joint Evaluation – Examining fusion zones, ferrite balance, and defect morphology in stainless and alloy steels.

• Ferrite & Sigma Phase Formation in Stainless Steels – Detecting unwanted microstructural transformations.

• Grain Boundary Precipitation, Eutectic Melting & Structural Identification – Characterizing critical metallurgical reactions that affect mechanical properties.

• Grain Size Measurement – Quantifying grain refinement and homogeneity to ensure consistent mechanical performance.

Our experienced metallurgists and inspectors are certified to AWS, MIL-STD-410, and SNT-TC-1A standards, ensuring all analyses meet the highest levels of precision, repeatability, and documentation control.​

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Welding Inspection & Certified Weld Evaluation (CWI)

Ensuring weld quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards through expert testing, certification, and analysis.

At Phased Alloy Research & Testing Services, LLC (P.A.R.T.S.), our Certified Weld Inspectors (CWIs) provide comprehensive welding inspection and qualification services designed to verify the integrity and performance of welded components across a wide range of industries — including aerospace, construction, semiconductor, medical, oil & gas, chemical, and power generation.

Our Welding Capabilities include:

• Resistance Welding (RW)

• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW / MIG)

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW / TIG)

• Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)

With deep expertise in materials engineering and weld metallurgy, P.A.R.T.S. delivers accurate, standards-compliant inspections that meet or exceed AWS, ASME, and MIL-SPEC requirements.

Our Welding Inspection & Support Services include:

• Field Welding Inspections – On-site verification and visual inspection of welds for conformance with AWS, ASME, and client specifications.

• Welder Training & Certification – Qualification programs and testing for new and experienced welders under AWS and ASME Section IX.

• Welding Procedure Qualification (WPS/PQR) – Development and validation of welding procedures to ensure consistency, strength, and compliance.

• Customized Technical Consulting – Engineering support and problem-solving for complex welding and fabrication challenges.

• Weld Failure Analysis – In-depth metallurgical evaluation of weld defects, cracking, or heat-affected zone issues to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Our CWI-certified inspectors combine hands-on experience with advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and metallurgical evaluation techniques to ensure every weld meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and safety.

Failure Analysis & Materials Evaluation

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 failure analysis laboratory specializes in identifying why materials and components fail — helping clients prevent future issues, improve design performance, and maintain compliance with ASTM, ASME, and MIL-SPEC standards.

We provide comprehensive testing and evaluation of metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites, coatings, and cement, assessing their mechanical strength, microstructure, corrosion resistance, and chemical composition to determine failure origins and contributing factors.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional technical support and actionable results that help our clients ensure the quality, durability, and integrity of their materials and manufacturing processes.

Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to perform a wide range of chemical, mechanical, and physical analyses, conducted by experienced specialists in metallurgy, chemistry, and corrosion science.

Our Failure Analysis and Testing Capabilities include:

• Metallurgical Testing – Microstructural evaluation, fracture analysis, and heat treatment verification.

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

• Electromechanical Testing – Evaluation of electrical and mechanical components under applied load and stress.

• Chemical & Physical Testing – Elemental composition analysis and material identification to confirm alloy and coating specifications.

• Corrosion Testing – Salt spray, immersion, and environmental exposure testing to assess material degradation and resistance.

Our Pennsylvania-based materials testing and failure analysis laboratory provides accurate, traceable, and timely reports that help clients across aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and construction industries improve reliability and reduce costly downtime.