About West Penn Testing

To be the standard by which all other testing laboratories are measured.

West Penn Testing Group provides an extensive array of reliable, independent non-destructive testing, chemical testing and material testing services. As a leading testing and evaluation organization, we serve customers in the metals, aerospace, nuclear, commercial manufacturing, military and automotive industries.

At West Penn Testing Group, we’ve built our reputation on delivering accurate and timely results, time after time. We have the experience, capacity and equipment to perform non-destructive testing, chemical analysis of both metals and ceramics, physical testing, and failure analysis.

All testing services are conducted in our fully equipped facilities and are tailored directly to specific client needs. We maintain 69,500 square feet of testing space, and can handle samples up to 20,000 pounds, 48" in diameter and 32 feet in length.

West Penn Testing Group’s testing includes:

Non-Destructive Testing

We utilize immersion c-scan ultrasonic, magnetic particle, as well as fluorescent and visible dye penetrant inspection to evaluate the quality and integrity of billets, bars, forgings and plates. These non-destructive testing services can be used to evaluate all types of ferrous metals, alloys, specialty metals and metallic components.

Spectrochemical Testing

We offer a variety of testing methods to evaluate the composition, quality and integrity of iron, steels, alloys and specialty metals. Our chemical testing services are also used to evaluate glass, ceramics, raw materials, cements and concretes, slag, corrosion, refractory bricks and castings, anions and aggregates.

Material Testing and Failure Analysis

We provide physical testing services, metallurgical evaluation, tensile, impact and hardness evaluation, failure analysis and specialized testing services to manufacturing organizations around the world. We perform material evaluation tests with precision, using proven procedures and methods designed to accommodate the most challenging projects.

Recent News

West Penn Testing Expands Inspection Capacity for Medical-Implant Materials

West Penn Testing Group (www.westpenntesting.com), a provider of non-destructive testing and material testing services, projects a double-digit increase for testing of surgical-implant materials in 2012...click here to read more

West Penn Accelerates Test-Process Development in Wake of FAA Approval of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

Fletcher says that as a result of the FAA approval, West Penn has sped up its program to develop test protocols that meet the requirements of individual OEM customers. ...click here to read more

West Penn Testing Is Key Player in Positioning New Testing Technology for Global Aerospace OEM

...is the laboratory supporting a six-member industry group seeking to establish a new testing technology for titanium billets. click here to read more

West Penn Testing Continues Aggressive Program to Meet Rising Demand for Aerospace Testing Services

...has spent five years preparing for the next aerospace up-cycle click here to read more

NDT Lab Strengthens Its Aerospace Supply-Chain

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West Penn Testing Says FAA Approval Will Move New Test Closer to Industry Acceptance

April 27, 2010 click here to read more

Headquarters

West Penn Testing Group
1010 Industrial Blvd.
New Kensington, PA 15068
724.334.1900 (phone)
724.334.9785 (fax)
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