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 analysis 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 Materials and Process Engineering team can identify whether the correct materials were used, from polymers and lubricants to metals and ceramics and beyond: 

1. Verification of suppliers’ parts by comparison to specifications
2. Comparison of parts from multiple sources or suppliers
3. Identification of organic particles, powders, films, and liquids
4. Mapping of material and chemical distribution within a product
5. 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 Crane Engineering for information on how we can help you with your materials verification needs.