Aerospace Mechanical Testing

When failure is not an option, trust Element's comprehensive aerospace mechanical testing services. Our state-of-the-art laboratories deliver accurate, on-time and on-budget destructive testing results for both high-volume and custom programs. You’ll receive direct access to our technical experts, who make certain your products and materials are safe, quality, compliant, and fit-for-purpose for the aerospace industry.

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What is Aerospace Mechanical Testing at Element?

Aerospace mechanical testing – also known as destructive testing – verifies that your materials and components meet essential performance requirements. Using Element’s comprehensive mechanical testing methods and expertise, we subject your materials to various stresses that they might encounter during service – such as tension, compression, bending and torsion – to assess their performance, reliability and safety. Our reliable test data empowers you to meet customer requirements and make informed decisions around product development and the safety of your products.

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What can Element offer you for Aerospace Mechanical Testing?

Components and materials we test

Our comprehensive testing capabilities cover the complete range of aerospace materials, from metals and polymers to composites, rubbers and fastening systems.

Methods and solutions offered

  • Tensile strength testing 
  • Elongation testing 
  • Compression testing 
  • Fracture toughness testing 
  • Bend testing 
  • Hardness testing (Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Micro-hardness) 
  • Flexural strength testing 
  • Spin testing 
  • Fatigue testing 
  • Creep testing 

Cutting-edge equipment

Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with advanced testing capabilities across all mechanical testing methods.

Which labs offer this service

Our global network of laboratories spans aerospace industry hubs around the globe, providing convenient local access to world-class testing capabilities. 

 

Materials we test

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  • Metals
  • Polymers
  • Rubbers
  • Composites
  • Other Non-Metals
  • Your Challenges, Our Solutions

    Zero Tolerance for Failure

    Our comprehensive mechanical testing means your materials and products meet critical end-use properties for aerospace applications, to deliver the certainty you need when failure is not an option.

    Complex Testing Requirements

    Access a complete range of aerospace mechanical testing methods from a single, trusted partner, with capabilities spanning from standard protocols to custom testing programs.

    High Volume Testing Demands

    Leverage our proven experience in delivering high-volume routine testing programs for leading Aerospace Primes and their supply chain partners.

    Custom Program Needs

    Benefit from our extensive expertise in developing and executing custom testing programs tailored to your unique project requirements.

    Why Choose Element

    Element materials testing engineer operating precision measurement equipment for quality analysis

    Global Reach

    State-of-the-art laboratories worldwide providing convenient local access to testing services.

    Industry Leadership

    A trusted partner to leading Aerospace Primes and their supply chain partners.

    Comprehensive Capabilities

    A complete range of mechanical testing services, all conveniently sourced from one supplier, for standard and custom programs of any volume.

    Technical Excellence

    Our customers receive direct access to highly experienced experts delivering reliable results every time, across all testing methods.

    80+
    Years of aerospace experience

    Trusted industry partner

    35
    Nadcap labs

    Global accredited network

    3000
    Technical staff

    Dedicated aerospace expertise

    8,500
    Engaged experts

    A global technical network
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