Can PMTI perform pre-cracking and K1c testing in accordance with ASTM standards to determine the high temperature fracture toughness of a particular alloy?
A. PMTI’s Mil Std. Based Quality Assurance System provides all of the process controls necessary to meet industry standards. Our technical staff routinely performs ASTM-certifiable tests using actively calibrated equipment. In cases where ASTM standards don’t exactly match a customer’s requirements, we will interact with the customer to conceive and implement specialized procedures. In either case we implement procedures that ensure that the required accuracy, precision and credibility will be obtained. Q.
