Excellence in Metallurgy

Expertise. Experience. Education.

Excellence in Metallurgy

Excellence in Metallurgy

Expertise. Experience. Education.

What we do

Secat specializes in metallurgical research and testing, with three laboratories offering materials testing, defect & failure analysis, alloy development and pilot-scale production. We help companies improve processes, develop new products, and enhance material properties.

Secat Laboratories

Secat
Lexington

Metallurgical testing and characterization

Secat
Nicholasville

Pilot scale facility for casting and thermomechanical processing

Innovatech Labs

Surface science and chemical analysis

Services

Mechanical Testing

Measures a material’s performance under an applied dynamic or static force

Tensile, Hardness, Fatigue, Fracture

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Defect & Failure Analysis

Determine the root cause of how or why a material or product failed

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Forming & Formability Testing

Understand how your metal performs when shaped

Forming Limit Diagrams, Hot Compression, Bend

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Materials Characterization

Analysis of macro and microstructures for metals and alloys

SEM/EDS, EBSD, TEM, XPS, TGA, DSC, XRD

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Corrosion Testing

Monitor corrosion response in different aqueous environments

Cyclic Salt Spray, Immersion, Potentiodynamic Studies

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Molten Metal Quality

Assess purity and cleanliness in molten metal

PoDFA, Alscan, Melt Studies

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Alloy & Process Development

Laboratory and pilot scale facilities for your R&D projects

Casting, Forging, Rolling, Extruding

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Chemical Analysis

Determine elemental composition of a range of metals

Surface Structure, OES, ICP-OES, GDMS

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Accreditations & Certifications

Secat is proud to maintain our ISO/IEC 17025 Certificate in addition to being NADCAP Certified in Materials Testing Laboratory.

Industries Served

Aerospace

Advanced metallurgical analysis ensures high-strength, lightweight materials meet industry standards. Our expertise improves safety, reliability, and performance in aircraft manufacturing.

Automotive

By optimizing aluminum components for lightweight, high-performance vehicles, our metallurgical expertise enhances fuel efficiency, durability, and manufacturing processes.

Construction

Our corrosion analysis, weldability testing, and material selection enhance durability and sustainability by analyzing aluminum and other metals for structural applications.

Consumer Packaging

Secat, Inc. helps consumer packaging manufacturers test and optimize aluminum and other materials to ensure lightweight, durable, and safe packaging that performs on shelves and in consumers’ hands.

Blogs

  • Understanding Metal Fatigue: Causes, Effects, and Prevention

    In industries ranging from aerospace to automotive and even everyday applications like machinery and structural components, metal fatigue is often a dangerous phenomenon. It’s the ...

  • Galvanic Corrosion Between Ti-6Al-4V and AA 2024-T3: A Cross-Industry Case Study

    Why Galvanic Corrosion Testing Matters Across Industries When two dissimilar metals are in contact and exposed to a corrosive environment, one often corrodes at the ...

Training

In Person & Virtual Training Courses

Secat offers custom training courses varying from aluminum metallurgy to quality testing procedures and more.

The Secat Advantage

  • State-of-the-art research and testing laboratory

  • Short turnaround times

  • Seamless interaction with national laboratories and universities

  • Intellectual property protection