Metallurgical Engineering Services, Inc.
Your expert resource for materials analysis.
About the firm
Metallurgical Engineering Services (MES) is an independent materials testing, failure analysis, non-destructive testing, and engineering consulting practice. Founded in 1985 and based in Richardson, Texas, it operates an A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 and NADCAP-accredited laboratory spanning over 30,000 square feet. It provides destructive and non-destructive inspection capabilities for metals, polymers, and composites, serving as a certified testing provider and neutral host for joint investigations across aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy sectors.
- Established
- 1985
- Firm type
- Materials Testing · Forensic Engineering · Materials Engineering
Credentials
A2LA ISO/IEC 17025 · Nadcap Materials Testing Laboratory · ITAR Compliant
Capabilities
Materials Testing
Destructive and characterization services for metals, polymers, and composites utilizing advanced laboratory equipment.
- Mechanical Testing
- Tensile Testing
- Bend Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Charpy Impact Resistance
- Flexural Testing
- Torsion Testing
- Elevated Temperature Testing
- Shear Testing
- Drop Weight Tear Test
- Abrasion Testing
- Adhesion Testing
- Micro Hardness
- Chemical Analysis
- Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDS)
- X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Optical Emission (OES)
- FTIR Analysis
- Wavelength Dispersive X-ray (WDS)
- Atomic Absorption (AA)
- E-Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)
- PMI Testing
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Metallographic Exam
- Macroetch Exam
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Microstructure Analysis
- Digital Microscopy
- Sample Preparation
- Stereo Microscopy
- Corrosion Analysis
- Salt Fog Testing
- Immersion Corrosion
- CASS Testing
- Cathodic Protection
- Surface Analysis
- Coatings Analysis
- Particle Analysis
- Polymers and Composites Testing
Non-Destructive Testing
In-laboratory and field inspection services designed to evaluate component and structural integrity without altering the material.
- Ultrasonic Flaw Inspection (UT)
- Guided Wave Ultrasound
- Magnetic Particle (MT)
- Dye Penetrant (PT)
- Eddy Current Testing (ET)
- X-ray (RT)
- Visual Inspection (VT)
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Strain Gauge Testing
- Portable Hardness Testing
- Helium Leak Testing
Failure Analysis
Comprehensive investigations to identify the root cause of component and system failures to enhance material reliability.
- Root Cause Analysis
- Fracture Mode and Mechanism Analysis
- On-Site Investigation
- Lab Forensic Inspection
Weld Inspection and Certification
Certification and inspection of welding procedures and welder qualifications to ensure compliance with industry safety standards.
- Weld Procedure Qualification
- Welder Qualification (WPQ)
- In-field Weld Inspection
Pipeline Material Verification
On-site and laboratory-based testing of pipeline infrastructure, including verification in compliance with federal regulations.
- In-field Inspection
- PHMSA Mega Rule Testing
Litigation Support and Expert Witness Services
Technical analysis, expert testimony, and neutral-site joint hosting for multi-party legal and insurance investigations.
- Expert Witness Services
- Neutral-Site Joint Investigations
- Secure Climate-Controlled Materials Storage
Maintains controlled storage conditions for retained materials and tested components.
Industries
Aerospace · Automotive · Defense · Manufacturing · Oil & Gas · Nuclear · Healthcare · Transportation · Infrastructure · Food & Beverage · Telecommunications · Legal · Insurance
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