MEi Lab Capabilities

630·365·9060

Materials Engineering, Inc.

47W605 I.C. Trail

Virgil, IL 60151

	Materials Engineering, Inc. has a fully equipped A2LA accredited metallurgical laboratory with staff skilled in the operation of the equipment to support our investigations.
	Scanning Electron Microscopy • Fractography • Surface Characterization and Defects • EDS and Light Element Detection • Contamination Identification • Standardless Quantitative Chemical Analysis	How does it work? Learn more about SEM/EDS in the Fall 2001 MEi newsletter.
	Other Capabilities • Macroetching • Photographic and Video Recording • Sample Preparation • Specialized Component Testing • Conductivity (%IACS) • Pressure Testing • Density • Surface Finish (RA) • Taber Abrasion Wear Testing	How does it work? Learn more about metallography in the Fall 2005 MEi newsletter.
	Optical Microscopy • Microstructure • Grain Size • Heat Treatment • Carburization, Decarburization • Coating Thickness • Inclusion, Porosity, Shrinkage Content
	Polymer Analysis • FTIR Spectroscopy / Micro FTIR • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) • Thermogravimetric Analysis(TGA) • Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) • Fractography • Melt Flow Rate / Extrusion Plastometry • Shore Durometer Hardness • Density / Specific Gravity • Surface Gloss
	Hardness Measurement • Rockwell • Rockwell Superficial • Knoop Microhardness • Vickers Microhardness • Brinell • Durometer	How does it work? Learn more about hardness testing methods in the Fall 2001 MEi newsletter.
	Chemical Composition Using Optical Emission Spectroscopy • Steels • Stainless Steels • Tool Steels • Aluminum Alloys • Copper, Brass, Bronze	How does it work? Learn more about Chemical Composition by OES in the Spring 2003 MEi newsletter.
	We have established relationships with analytical experts throughout the area, enabling us to conduct virtually any analysis or testing necessary to support our investigations, including Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA), mechanical properties and non-destructive examination.