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MATERIALS

RESEARCH

DIVISION

MODERN INDUSTRIES, INC.

MATERIALS PRODUCTION

HEAT PRODUCTS

RESEARCH MACHINING TREATING DIVISION

DIVISION

Metallurgical Testing

Tensile, Compression

Chemical Analysis

Microstructure Analysis

Microhardness Testing

Impact Testing

Nondestructive Testing

Failure /Application Analysis

Cross-Discipline Research

Field Testing

Life Cycle Testing

Non-Metals Testing

DIVISION

CNC Turning

2-Axis and 4-Axis

CNC Mill, Drill, Tap Contour

Vertical and Horizontal

CNC Coordinate Inspection

Precision Grinding

Honing

Multi-Spindle Drilling

Broaching

Balancing

Screw Machining

DIVISION

Vacuum Hardening

Through Hardening via:

Oil

Water

Inert Gas

Case Hardening via:

Carbuize

Carbonitride

Nitride

Trinide

Annealing, Normalizing

Non-Ferrous Processing

Shock Absorbers

(custom engineered)

Linear Action

Rotary Action

Combination Action

Self-Contained Hydraulics

Custom Subassembly

Orifice Flow Engineering

Motion Controls

Dampers, Dashpots,Snubbers

Leak Testing

Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Induction Hardening

BUILDING ON COMBINED STRENGTHS

Established in 1987, Materials

Research Division operates as

an independent service busi-

ness, associated with Modern

Industries, Inc. in terms of

capital resources and mana-

gerial support.

Modern’s Materials Research

Division provides state-of-the-

art technical assistance to firms

requiring material testing ser-

vices or complex multifactor

research projects.

strong integrity and profession-

alism throughout all stages of

our testing and research proce-

dure.

Your technical information

needs will be satisfied with

reports from Modern that are

clearly communicated, well

documented and logically

formatted.

We believe you will like

Modern’s overall business

attitude and approach toward full

service. We look forward to a

long-term relationship with your

company.

Whether your testing project is

small or large, Modern is very

interested in satisfying your

special needs. We promise

ISO/IEC 17025 ISO 9001

and docume

ments.

Work areas a

clean, organi

maintained.

CHEMISTRY/SPECTROSCOPY LAB

CNC SAMPLE

PREPARATION

MACHINING

FACILITIES

Major facilities at Modern are

state-of-the-art equipment

technology. Computer integra-

tion and microprocessor

controls are prevalent through-

out. A wide array of equipment

accessories are available for

special projects.

Industry standards and govern-

ment specifications are

Modern’s minium for equipment

calibrations, testing procedures

ntation require-

t Modern are

zed and well

Environmentally

controlled rooms are in place for

appropriate use.

HEAT TREATING

IMPACT TESTING

(METAL/PLASTIC)

TENSILE/COMPRESSION TESTING

COMPUTERIZED HARD-

NESS TESTING

Capital investment is continu-

ous at Modern to provide for

new technologies, expanded

services, upgraded systems and

increased capacities.

SCANNING ELECTRON

MICROSCOPY (SEM/EDS)

MODERN INDUSTRIES INC., MATERIALS RESEARCH DIVISION 613 West 11th St., PO Box 399, Erie, PA 16512 Tel. (814) 455-8061, Fax (814) 451-686 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.modernind.com

MATERIALS

ENGINEERING

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MICROSTRUCTURE AND

MICROHARDNESS

analysis on forged, finish-machined,

and carburized gear. AUTOMOTIVE

APPLICATION.

CUSTOM FIXTURED

pull test and impact test on tempered ductile iron casting. Field simulation applies force at

90o and 22oangles. HIGHWAY

TRANSPORT APPLICATION.

CENTRIFUGAL INDUCTION

REMELT test buttons from 52100

steel. Remelted from small diameter ball

bearings, not otherwise suitable for

spectrochemical analysis. INDUSTRIAL

PRODUCTS.

MATERIAL VARIETIES undergo load

testing for tensile, compression, bend and shear

testing. Metals and non-metals...castings, forgings,

stampings, extrusions, weldments, chain, cable,

wire...plastics, fiberglass, masonries, rope, fabrics,

rubber, wood products and more.

CERTIFIED AND TRACEABLE

calibration reference standard to NBS/NIST and other industry approved sources.

FINE EDGE RETENTION is

achieved on wide variety of hot and

cold mount samples for metallographic

and Microhardness evaluation.

FAILURE ANALYSIS on

knife based to determine ranges

of manufacturing process and

usage conditions that can cause

damage or failure. Involves full

spectrum of metallurgical tests

and case study references.

CONSUMER PRODUCTS.

TENSILE TEST on

17-7 ph hardened shim

stock. Coupon machined

from formed configuration

and straightened for

testing. AEROSPACE

APPLICATION.

RING RUPTURE TEST

on inconel-copper, sample ma-

chined from explosion bonded

laminate plate. INSTITUTIONAL

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT.

MODERN INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRODUCTION RESEARCH RESEARCH AND CUSTOMIZED

T ESTING PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND

PROJECTS PROJECTS SPECIAL SERVICES

Modern is your ideal source for

fast turnaround, high production

testing... especially when

machining and/or heat treating

are involved.

Machining resources at Modern

include over 20 CNC’s for

turning, VMC and HMC opera-

tions. Also available are banks

of conventional equipment and

five kinds of precision grinding.

Heat treating resources at

Modern include over 40

furnaces, 30 processes,

numerous atmospheric option,

batch and belt methods.

Materials Research Division is

structured for around-the-clock,

7-day operations, as are

Modern’s other service divi-

sions.

Analysis beyond standard testing

of material characteristics is

provided by Modern. Correlation

and input regarding other process

and factors include:

Material selection options

Design considerations

Engineering parameters

Manufacturing cross-effects

Raw component

Machinability

Heat treating options

Finishing processes

Quality assurance

Repeatability over time

Product application

Field problems

Research and analysis by

Modern, provides cost-effective

technical support to your design,

engineering, manufacturing,

quality and materials management

staff.

In a partnership spirit,

Modern serves as an

extension of your various

technical departments.

Having a firsthand under-

standing of products

development pressures,

Modern is ready to assist

with a wide range of proto-

type and pre-production

services.

Optional processing param-

eters established during

early test and research

stages, are now further

narrowed by performing

repeatability verification.

In this regard, we can work to

your development plan, or

help you create a scientifi-

cally based development

If you require highly custom-

ized or very special services,

perhaps not readily available

in the test and research

industry, Modern will seriously

review your needs.

Modern is aggressive to invest

in substantial special tool-ups

or expansions when appropri-

ate conditions exist.

Some special services to

consider include computer-

ized S.P.C. tracking, custom

fixturing for nonstandard

configuration, field testing and

trucking/transport service.

Let us know your ideal service

conditions and Modern will

explore every avenue, within

reason, to accommodate you.

plan.

OUR MATERIALS RESEARCH DIVISION IS AN EXTENSION TO YOUR TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS

Your overall service needs are important to Modern. We hope you are interested to further explore Modern as your qualified supplier of

materials testing, analysis and research. We are eager to review your current and potential projects. Sales engineers, lab technicians

and management from Modern are available to meet at your plant on short notice. For your logistical convenience, trucking service by

Modern is readily available to many locations. You are welcome to visit Modern at any time to view our operations, meet our people and

audit our quality systems. Customer references are also available to you.

MODERN INDUSTRIES INC., MATERIALS RESEARCH DIVISION 613 West 11th St., PO Box 399, Erie, PA 16512 Tel. (814) 455-8061, Fax (814) 453-4382 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.modernind.com

PITTSBURGH OFFICE 850 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Tel. (412) 922-9226 Ext. 300, Fax (412) 922-4043

http://www.modernind.com/

FACILITIES LIST odern

Geared to Industry.

Materials

Research

MODERN INDUSTRIES INC., 613 WEST 11TH STREET, ERIE PA 16512* PH.(814) 455-8061* FAX (814) 453-4382 * www.modernind.com

ISO/IEC 17025

Division

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS MATERIALLOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

ARL Sequential Optea Spectrometer (OES)

Baird Simultaneous Spectrometer (OES)

Analyzes over 80 elements

Complete supply of certified reference standards

(3) LECO Carbon/Sulfur Determinator(s)

LECO Oxygen/Nitrogen Determinator

(3) Perkin Elmer Atomic Absorption

Spectrometers

Analysis for ppm level trace elements

Environmental analysis

Heavy metals analysis

(1) PE Computer AA - Graphite Furnace

(3) Sequential/Simultaneous ICP Spectrometers

Simultaneous and sequential operation

Over 80 elements

Complete supply of NIST traceable standards

(2) Perkin Elmer Differential Scanning

Calorimeters

(2) Fisher Chloride Titrators with Auto Samplers

LECO C-H-N Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

LECO SC432 Sulfur Determinator

MINCO ROTOCAST Centrifugal Remelt Unit

(3) Colorimetric Spectophotometers

Perkin Elmer FTIR Infrared Spectrometer

Miscellaneous Analytical

Bomb calorimetry

Viscosity meters

Complete wet chemistry facilities

Karl Fischer titrators

Seive analysis equipment

Mill/Grind equipment

Full array of ovens & furnaces

pH meters

Complete Sample Preparation Facilities

Coolant fed automated materiallographic sawing

Automated production compression mounting

Cold mounting

Automatic polishing systems, electropolishing

Diamond sawing

Light Microscopy

Olympus PMG3 light metallograph (30x to 2000x)

Leica research metallograph (30x to 2000x)

Wide array of upright, stereo, and zoom microscopes

Poloroid MP-4 macrophotography system (.3x to 50x)

Closed circuit color video display monitoring

Color and B/W micrographs (.3x to 2000x)

Electron Microscopy (2 SEM/EDS Units)

Leica S260 scanning electron microscope

Camscan scanning electron microscope

Backscattered electron detection

Digital image photography

Magnification 5x to 300,000x

Oxford EDS x-ray microanalysis

PMG EDS x-ray microanalysis

Light element detection to carbon

Quantitative elemental analysis

Determination of oxides, nitrides, compounds

Image analysis, x-ray mapping

Specimen coating system using gold/palladium and

carbon evaporation

Microhardness Testing

LECO AMH-100 computerized, automated

Conforms to ASTM E384, Knoop and Vickers

(2) Tukon microhardness tester (up to 10kg loads)

Macroetching Facilities

Computerized Image Analysis

Rigaku Powder X-ray Diffraction

Computer Electrochemical Corrosion Cell

FACILITIES LIST odern

Geared to Industry.

Materials

Research


Division

MECHANICAL TESTING

Tensile, Compression, Bend, and Shear Testing Tinius Olsen Model 120 Super L w/ 120,000 lb.

hydraulic operation

MATS II computer control & data collection system

Hot and cold test attachments

SATEC Model T 10,000-11,500 lb. capacity

electromechanical

Vertex computer control & data collection system

Full array of extensometers, fixtures, grips

Complete fastener testing accessories

Hydraulic wrap around bend tester

Impact Testing (Charpy, Izod, Tension…) Tinius Olsen Model 74 (pendulum type)

0-164 ft.-lb. capacity

Heated and subzero testing

SATEC Model IK3

0-300 ft.-lb. capacity

Vertical Drop Weight Impact Tester

High Capacity Swing Tester (to 23,000 ft.-lbs.)

NIST Traceable Calibrations

Stress/Creep Rupture Over 20 units

Up to 2000F

Up to 8000 lb. capacity

GS400 Alignment Calibration

HARDNESS TESTING

Wide array of digital surface and microhardness

testers

Brinell, all Rockwell scales, superficial, portables

Computer controlled auto TKO Brinell tester with

camera system

Digital and computer-integrated SPC tracking

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Magnetic Particle Inspection Magnaflux MD3, 3000 amp, multidirectional unit

Capacity to 36” Long

FWDC, HWDC, AC

Automatic wetting

Magnaflux H720, 6000 amp.

Capacity to 15’ Long

FWDC

Liquid and Liquid Dye Penetrant Electrical Conductivity ASNT Level III Personnel

MACHINING FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS

CNC Turning Centers

CNC Milling

Complete array of conventional equipment

Saws

Lathes

Grinders

Blanchard grinding

Low, medium, and high volume

HEAT TREATING Full range of furnaces, processes, and atmospheres

Vacuum, all casing processes, anneal/normalize,

quench and temper, controlled atmospheres

Low, medium, and high volume

QUALITY SYSTEMS

Accreditations Included A2LA (chemical, mechanical)

ISO-9002

QS 9000

ASNT Level III NDT

Miscellaneous All equipment / test devices are calibrated and

surveyed to applicable industry / mil-spec standards

All test specimen standards are traceable to

appropriate national bureaus and approved sources

See quality manual for specifics

Third party collaborative evaluation program

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Computerized LIMS (Laboratory Information System)

Delivery/turnaround tracking

SPC and trend analysis

EDI

Customer service staff

SPECIAL SERVICES Sample pickup to locations 200 miles*

24 hour operations

SPECIAL SERVICES On staff metallurgists, chemists, engineers...

Field sales and services engineers


SERVICES odern Geared to Industry.

Materials

Research

Division Analytical Chemistry Department

Activated Carbon ASTM D-5832 Volatile Matter ASTM D-2867 Moisture AWWA B-604 Particle Size Distribution AWWA B-604 Iodine Number AWWA B-604 Effective Size AWWA B-604 Uniformity Coefficient ASTM D-2854 Apparent Density Calgon TM-41 Breakthrough Capacity ASTM D-2866 Total Ash ASTM D-3467 Carbon Tetrachloride

Aggregrates ASTM C-25 Carbonate Content CaCO

3 or

MgCO3 Chemically

ASTM C-289 Potential Alkali Reactivity NISH 7601 Free Silica

Asphalt Cement ASTM D-5 Penetration 77°F ASTM D-36 Softening Point ASTM D-92 Flash Point, Cleveland Open Cup ASTM D-244 Residue by Distillation ASTM D-113 Ductility 77°F

Cement and Concrete ASTM C-150/C-114 Type I, II, III, IV, and V ASTM C-204 Blaine Fineness ASTM C-311 Loss on Ignition (per temperature) ASTM C-279 Acid Solubility ASTM C-494 Chemical admixture for

concrete IR analysis AASHTO T-260 Chloride Ion Content

Coal Analysis ASTM D-409 Hardgrove Grindability Index ASTM D-410 Sieve Analysis ASTM D-2015 BTU Per Pound ASTM D-2492 Forms of Sulfur ASTM D03172 Proximate Analysis ASTM D-3174 Ash ASTM D-5373 Ultimate Analysis

Water, Waste Water, Water Leachables ASTM D-2036/SM 846-9010 Cyanide (Free/Total) ASTM D-3761 Fluoride ASTM D-3867/EPA 352.1 Nitrate and Nitride EPA 120.1 Resistivity/Conductivity EPA 413.1 Oil and Grease SM 203 Langlier Saturation Index SM 314 B/EPA 215.2 Ca and Mg Hardness (EDTA) SM 408 Chlorine Residual SM 846-1110 Corrosivity (NACE) SM 846-9065/EPA 420.1 Phenols ASTM D-1498 Oxidation-Reduction Potential

Soil Testing ASTM C-471 Gypsum Potential ASTM D-2492M Pyritic Sulfur Potential & Iron ASTM D-3987 Soluble Salts Cal Dot 422 Chloride Cal Dot 417 Sulfate SM 846-9045 pH ASTM G-57 Resistivity EPA 418.1/9073 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Ferrous Alloys EPA 200.7 Carbon, Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon, Nickel,

Chromium, Molybdenum, Boron, Iron, Tungsten, Cobalt

Aluminum Alloys EPA 200.7 Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Silicon,

Titanium, Zinc, Aluminum

Metals - Copper Alloys EPA 200.7 Aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Phosphorus, Lead, Sulfur,

Antimony, Silicon, Tin, Zinc.

Nickel Alloys EPA 200.7 Carbon, Cobalt, Chromium, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum,

Nickel, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon, Vanadium, Tungsten

Oil Analysis ASTM D-93 Flash Point ASTM D-97 Pour Point ASTM D-240 BTU per Gallon ASTM D-323M Reid Vapor Pressure ASTM D-445 Viscosity ASTM D-974 Neutralization Number ASTM D-4951 Metals ASTM D-1298 Specific Gravity ASTM D-1744 Karl Fischer Water ASTM D-1552 Sulfur (LECO SC432)

Paints ASTM D-1652 Epoxy Content ASTM D-2074 Total Amine ASTM D-2709 IR Fingerprint ASTM D-3168 Identification ASTM D-2369 Volatile Content of Coatings

Trace Contaminant Testing - Nuclear Related ASTM D-516 Sulfate ASTM D-1246 Individual Halides ASTM D-3684M Low Melting Point & Heavy Metals NRC 1.36 Thermal Insulating Materials for Leachable (MIL-I-24244(SH)) Chloride, Fluoride, Silicate, and Sodium

Polymers and Plastics ASTM D-3677 Rubber Identification (IR) ASTM E-1252 Qualitative IR Analysis ASTM E-2124 Analysis of Components (IR) Silicate Chemistry General (Slag, Stone, Shale, Limestone, etc.) ASTM D-4239 Sulfur in Lime ASTM D-3682M Major & Minor Elements - Complete Silicon Dioxide,

Aluminum Oxide, Iron Oxide, Calcium Oxide, Magnesium Oxide, Loss on Ignition, Sulfur Trioxide, Sodium Oxide, Potassium Oxide



Materials

Materials Engineering Department

Research

Division

Metallurgical Services Optical Metallography

Replica Metallography

On-Site Metallography

High-Volume Sample Preparation

High-Volume Metallography

Grain Size Determination, ASTM E112

Graphite Size and Type, ASTM A247

Inclusion Rating, ASTM E45

Sensitization of Stainless Steel, ASTM A262

Macroetch and Grain Flow, ASTM E381

Delta Ferrite Determination, Magnetic

Mercurous Nitrate, ASTM B154

Surface Roughness

Plating Thickness, Optical

Carburization/Decarburization, Optical

Hardness: Rockwell, Shore, Moh’s

Microhardness: Knoop, Vicker’s

Materials Engineering Services Materials Engineering Services Scanning

Electron Microscopy (SEM) Energy

Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Electrochemical Testing

Materials Selection and Evaluation

Manufacturing Process Problem Solving

Complete Photographic Services

Expert Legal Witness

Independent Lab Services

For Insurance Companies

Contract Research and Development

Failure Analysis Services Metallic Materials

Polymeric Materials

Ceramic Materials

Composite Materials

Construction Materials

Powdered Metals

Paints and Coatings

Corrosion Analysis

Machinery and Structures

Automotive and Heavy Equipment

Aircraft

Mining Equipment

Oil Field Equipment and Pipeline

Consumer Products

Construction Material Services Petrographic Analysis

Paint Adhesion, Elcometer

Paint/Coating Thickness Measurement

Peel/Bond Testing

Paint/Stucco Evaluation

Failure and corrosion cost less to prevent than to correct. That is why the Modern Materials Research Division offers a full range of metallurgical testing and inspection services.

The economic effects of corrosion result in $70 billion in damage a year. This occurs as a result of equipment loss, plant

shutdown, reduced efficiency, and loss of product.

Failures can result from product design errors, improper material selection, material defects from fabrication or heat treatment, corrosion, or non-design forces acting on a component. Failure analysis isolates causes to help ensure that costly replacement, injuries, or downtime don’t recur. Design-phase materials consultation and routine QC metallography can help anticipate problems and prevent failures.



Materials

Drop Off and Pickup Services

Research

Division

LOCATIONS REGULARLY VISITED: NY: Buffalo, Rochester, Jamestown

PA: Erie, Corry, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Meadville, Clearfield

OH: Cleveland, Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Alliance, Wooster

WV: Weirton, Wheeling, Morgantown

FLEET: 4 vans (GVW up to 9500 lbs., payload to 3,000 lbs)

4 Pick-up Trucks

2 Tractor Trailer Semi's (40,000# payload)

1 Tandem Axle Box Truck (18,000# payload)

Call 814/455-8061 ext 417, email

[email protected] or fax 814/

451-0686 the MRD customer service rep-

resentative with your request. If the re-

quest is received by noon the pickup or

deliver y can be made the same day.

Samples to our facility should arrive no

later than 8:00 PM.

Service Areas: The shaded areas above represents the normal limits of MRD's current pick up/drop off service.

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