Material Verification Services
Today’s manufactured devices typically involve a complex combination of materials, all serving specific purposes in the function of the part. Examples of these materials are coatings, structural materials, insulators and various bonds between materials, including solder joints, welds, and adhesives.
Off shore outsourcing of materials and manufacturing has created concerns about the composition
of materials used in products. Crane Engineering excels in material anlysis and definition. By means
of chemical mapping and microscopic investigation we can quickly inform clients as to the identity
and quantity of chemicals contained in their products.
Crane Engineering’s Laboratory Services Group can identify whether the correct materials were used, from polymers and lubricants to metals and ceramics and beyond:
- Verification of suppliers’ parts by comparison to specifications
- Comparison of parts from multiple sources or suppliers
- Identification of organic particles, powders, films, and liquids
- Mapping of material and chemical distribution within a product
- Contamination analysis
Our expert staff functions frequently in the role of “expert witness” where product composition has become a legal issue relative to compliance, safety, or durability.
Contact Tom Gardner, Ph. D., for information on how we can help you with your materials verification needs.