About 51³Ô¹ÏÍøChicago
51³Ô¹ÏÍøChicago is an ISO 17025-accredited metals testing laboratory specializing in destructive testing, failure analysis and consulting. The laboratory also holds Nadcap accreditation and is registered under the US Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Additionally, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøChicago obtained AASHTO accreditation in 2017.
Conveniently located just outside Chicago, IL, the laboratory serves clients in the nuclear and traditional power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, medical, automotive and general manufacturing industries.
“A+ Service and quality”
Chris Carbone
Tech Steel & Materials
Chicago Services
Aerospace Mechanical Testing
Find out about Element's tensile, elongation, compression, impact, fracture toughness, stress, rupture, fatigue, hardness, abrasion & wear, bend, pressure, shear and torque testing services.
Metallurgical Testing
Find out more about our metallurgical testing expertise and our comprehensive range services, from grain size analysis to fractography.
Chemical Analysis
Find out how Element's chemistry teams work with our customers to identify the contents, composition and quality of materials they develop and manufacture.
Die Steel Qualification
In addition to hardness and microhardness testing, die steel qualification involves a variety of other 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcapabilities including impact testing, heat treatment and metallography.