Metallurgical Testing Services

Kieh celebrated 40 years of service in 2019 and continues to provide the industry with best in class testing, analysis and customer service.

Fast. Reliable. Personal.

That’s the service you should come to expect from Kieh.

With two locations – one just west of Chicago, and the other in Gary, Indiana – we provide testing services to customers nationwide through our daily pick up service, our shipping program, or other various methods used by customers. We are an A2LA-certified lab and pride ourselves on the standards we uphold. Every team member and every step in our processes contributes to high quality output for our customers.

KIEH’S TESTING CAPABILITIES

Kieh provides a wide range of services in mechanical and chemical testing, adhering to a wide scope of ASTM methods, as well as failure analysis, micro-structural analysis and consulting of all kinds. We have provided global services for over 40 years, including testing products, fabrications, and sizes that no other lab is able to take on. We have provided expert witness testimony and can speak confidently on the properties and testing implications across a wide spectrum of metal applications. We will always take the time to work personally with you to ensure that your results reflect your documentation needs and you fully understand the data provided. Our goal is to ensure that your partnership with Kieh is comprehensive and trustworthy.

MECHANICAL TESTING

Kieh’s mechanical testing capabilities are extensive, and include some machinery and testing capabilities unique only to our lab. We also engineer parts and testing fixtures as needed for testing needs that require unusual or non-standard elements. We adhere to the standards of many ASTM Test Methods, including but not limited to:

ASTM A370, E18   |   ASTM E384   |   ASTM A370, E8/E8M   |    ASTM E646

ASTM A370, E23   |  ASTM E517     |   ASTM A90, A90M    |   ASTM F606, F606M

CHEMICAL TESTING

With new state of the art chemical testing capabilities, we are able to provide our high quality results in even less time. We can provide chemical analysis of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass and more. We provide results in accordance with ASTM E415 standards and more. If you have speciality chemical testing needs, we are always happy to work through the details and provide testing as requested.

METALLURGICAL EXPERTISE

Our Metallurgist, Mohammed Farooqui is highly credentialed and has provided expert opinion and analysis across a wide spectrum of industry needs. The Kieh team is often sought out to provide extensive analysis, additional testing and expert evaluation for materials from mills, manufacturers, engineers and more. Our goal is to provide the highest degree of quality output giving you confidence in pursuing your next project, winning your next deal or advising your customers with integrity.