Validating Performance, Every Time

Every aluminum component tells a story long before it leaves the foundry. From aerospace engines enduring extreme temperatures and stress, to automotive parts facing repeated cycling loads, the forces a material experiences define its performance. Mechanical testing uncovers how metals will perform in the real world—confirming safety, proving durability, and demonstrating consistency. At Secat, we bring expertise, precision, and advanced equipment to translate these tests into actionable insights.

Certified Expertise You Can Rely On

Our lab is ISO 17025 and NADCAP-accredited, meaning your testing is backed by a system built for traceability, repeatability, and uncompromising quality. From material verification to product qualification, we meet recognized international standards so you can move forward with confidence.

Process That Works With Yours

We don’t just run tests—we work alongside you to verify, refine, and strengthen your processes. Whether you’re troubleshooting a failure, validating a design, or scaling production, our team adapts to meet your needs, integrating our expertise seamlessly into your workflow.

From Simple Tests to Complex Simulations

From straightforward tension and compression to advanced fatigue and fracture protocols, we’re equipped to handle it all.

Why Mechanical Testing Matters

Even the strongest alloy can fail if its mechanical properties aren’t fully understood. Inclusions, porosity, or subtle variations in microstructure can compromise strength, toughness, or fatigue resistance.

Scenario: An aerospace bracket fails unexpectedly in service. Our testing can pinpoint whether the issue stems from material properties, processing variations, or design limits—helping prevent future failures.

By answering questions like Can this material withstand operational conditions? or How will it behave under repeated loading?, Secat helps you prevent failures, optimize materials, and make data-driven decisions.

Mechanical Testing Capabilities

At Secat, mechanical testing is performed using a robust lineup of advanced equipment, enabling both rapid and same-day analysis.

Determines yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and formability values (r-, n-, m-values).

Standards: ASTM E8/E8M, B557, A370, ISO 6892, E345

Frames: 0.5, 22, and 55 kips

ISO 17025 and NADCAP accredited

Flow stress and compression characteristics at elevated temperatures. (200–1800°F)

Standard: ASTM E9

Frame: 22 kips

Used to evaluate mechanical performance at high temperatures.

Standard: ASTM E21

Frame: 22 kips

Load Control
Simulates long-term cyclic stress on components.

Standard: ASTM E466

Frame: 55 kips

NADCAP accredited

Strain Control
Used for life prediction under strain-controlled conditions.
Standard: ASTM E606

Frame: 55 kips

NADCAP accredited

Fatigue Crack Growth
Monitors crack growth rates under cyclic loading.

Standard: ASTM E647

Frame: 55 kips

Measures a material’s resistance to crack propagation.

Standards: ASTM E399, E1820

Frame: 55 kips

Rockwell, Micro Vickers, and Knoop hardness

ISO & NADCAP accredited

From Data to Decisions - Secat Makes the Difference

Mechanical testing isn’t just about numbers on a chart—it’s about what those numbers mean for your operation. At Secat, our goal is to provide results that drive smarter design choices, more efficient production, and safer, more reliable products. When you partner with us, you gain a team committed to helping your materials perform at their best, every time.

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QUICK RESPONSE & CLEAR PROPOSAL

Submit a request, and within 24 hours, an expert engineer will respond. We’ll gather any necessary details and provide a clear quote and timeline.

How Secat Operates

DEDICATED EXPERT & INSIGHTFUL ANALYSIS

We don’t just test—we interpret. Our findings come with expert insights, practical recommendations, and the opportunity for follow-up discussions to support clarity and implementation.

How Secat Operates

COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Your project is assigned to a dedicated expert who serves as your main point of contact and oversees it from start to finish. We operate as an extension of your team, providing seamless communication and shared goals.

How Secat Operates