MATERIAL TESTING

Material evaluations are critical in regard to overall product quality and reliability and are also used to root the cause of problem(s) with a product. A staff of test experts combined with state of the art facilities are the cornerstone of MGA’s material testing services. To learn more about MGA’s material test offerings, please visit www.mgamaterialtesting.com.
Wide Range of Industries Material testing is a critical developmental tool used in many industries. The specific characteristics of a material is one of the more important aspects for any product. Industries which depend on various types of material tests as part of their development process include:
Automotive Aerospace Medical	Military Consumer Products
Each industry has established a minimum standards requirement in some form or another and is largely based on traditional material test procedures. MGA’s engineers have years of experience in determining appropriate test protocols to use for a situation, developing test plans, conducting material test services, and interpreting results. Types of Tests The overall family of material testing is extremely large. MGA offers customers a wide range of tests geared towards quality, reliability, and characterization of material properties. The range of tests conducted by MGA includes multiple test techniques related to the following areas:
Tensile Compression Tear Strength Color Transfer Fading Flammability Fogging	Abrasion Impact Resistance Extreme Temperature Corrosion Salt Spray Dust Xenon Weathering
The procedures utilized by MGA are based primarily on industry accepted practices including SAE, ASTM, AATCC, MIL-STD, ISO, and FMVSS specifications. Facilities and Personnel MGA’s staff has a number of experts well versed in the details of numerous specifications. As with all MGA facilities, the operations are fully accredited per ISO requirements. First-class, professional service and fast turn-around on testing and reports are hallmarks of our material testing service. To learn more about MGA’s material testing offerings, please visit: www.mgamaterialtesting.com.