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 gradual weakening of a material, typically a metal, due to repeated loading and unloading cycles over time. Despite its significance, metal fatigue is not always immediately visible, which can lead ...

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 our capabilities to encompass a wide range of metals, including copper, magnesium, titanium, and stainless steel. This growth reflects our commitment to meeting the evolving ...

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 and reliability standards, allowing them to endure operational stresses without compromising functionality. Tensile testing is a fundamental method to assess whether aluminum foil meets these ...

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 property is especially crucial in aerospace and other high-performance applications where materials need to perform under high stresses despite the presence of small flaws introduced ...

At Secat, our team leverages advanced mechanical and metallurgical techniques to uncover the root causes of product failures and develop targeted prevention strategies. Below, we outline our comprehensive mechanical failure analysis process, detailing each step and how it guarantees successful outcomes. …

Mechanical testing is one of the most common and important forms of quality assurance and failure analysis procedures conducted today. Contemporary mechanical testing is a highly technical and professional occupation that is standardized, scientific, and highly reliable. This is what you should know about the state of modern professional mechanical testing, including how it works ...