Farabaugh Engineering and Testing
Material Testing

Material Testing


FET can perform testing on all types of materials.  From Tensile Testing on steel to Density Testing on composite panels, we have the equipment and expertise to perform a wide variety of tests.

The list below is a sample of our material testing services.   If you require a Test that is not listed below please contact us at 412-751-4001.

ASTM A370, Tensile Test on Steel Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM B557, Tensile Test on Aluminum Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
ASTM C271, Density Test of Sandwich Panel Core Material Standard Test Method for Density of Sandwich Core Materials
ASTM C272, Water Absorption Test of Sandwich Panel Core Material Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials for Sandwich Constructions
ASTM C273, Shear Test of Sandwich Panel Core Material Standard Test Method for Shear Properties of Sandwich Core Materials
ASTM D2247 & ASTM B380, Humidity Test Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in 100% Relative Humidity
ASTM B117, Salt Fog Test Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM E8, Tension Testing of Metallic Materials  Test method to determine yield strength, tensile strength, yield point elongation, elongation, and reduction of area o metallic materials
AISI  TS-4, Tensile and shear strength of screws  Standard test method for determining the tensile and shear strength of screws
ASME A112.6.4, Test for Roof, Deck, and Balcony Drains  Standard  that determines the minimum design requirements for roof, deck and balcony drains
46 CFR 160.037, Test for Hand Held Orange Smoke Distress Signals  Approval Standard for Hand Held Orange Smoke Distress Signals