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Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing of Ti-6Al-4V (Ti-64)
Ti-6Al-4V (Ti-64) is considered the workhorse titanium alloy, accounting for over 50% of titanium use globally. Originally developed for the aerospace industry, Ti-64 has seen widespread adoption in the energy [...]
The Critical Role of Metallurgical Testing in Aerospace and Defense
Secat, Inc. was established to support and strengthen the aluminum industry, providing specialized metallurgical research and testing services. As industry demands have evolved, so has Secat’s expertise. We have expanded [...]
Tensile Testing Aluminum Foil: Standards, Process, and Applications
Aluminum foil, while often perceived as a simple material, plays a critical role in demanding industries like aerospace, packaging, and electronics. These applications demand materials that comply with strict performance [...]
Understanding Fracture Toughness
Understanding Fracture Toughness: A Critical Property for High-Performance Materials Fracture toughness is a critical material property that quantitatively describes a material's ability to resist the propagation of a crack. This [...]
How Does a Corrosion Test Work?
The underlying chemistry of corrosion may be complex to understand, but its effects are not: Corrosion-related product and infrastructure failures cause billions of dollars of damage every year and are [...]
Why Does Grain Size Analysis Matter?
Almost all metals are made up of grains. The number and size of the grains within a metal depends on what happens during its manufacturing process and greatly affect that [...]