Mes has provided independent materials testing, failure analysis, INSPECTION, and engineering consulting services for over 40 years.


ABOUT MES

Welcome to Metallurgical Engineering Services (MES), your trusted partner in advanced materials testing, inspection, and failure analysis. Started in 1985 as a family company with humble beginnings, we now have over 40 years of experience in the materials testing industry. MES has established itself as a global leader in the laboratory testing field, delivering unparalleled expertise and precision to clients across a wide range of industries.

OUR MISSION

Our mission at MES is to provide top-tier materials testing and engineering solutions that empower our clients to achieve excellence in their projects. We are committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and timely results that meet the highest industry standards.

OUR EXPERTISE

At Metallurgical Engineering Services, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality testing, utilizing modern equipment, and providing rapid turnaround times. Our professional staff includes doctorate-level and highly experienced professionals specializing in materials science, electron beam surface characterization, weld inspection, mechanical engineering, and metallurgical engineering. Here’s a closer look at what we focus on:

  • Failure Analysis of Components and Systems: Identify the root cause of failures to enhance the reliability and performance of your materials and systems.

  • Materials Testing: Our state-of-the-art laboratory offers both destructive and non-destructive testing capabilities for metals, polymers, and composites. We conduct tests to determine mechanical properties, chemical composition, and materials characterization.

  • Field Inspection of Large Metal Systems: Perform thorough inspections of large-scale metal systems to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.

  • Paint and Coating Testing: Evaluate the durability and effectiveness of paints and coatings to protect your materials from environmental damage.

  • Welder and Weld Procedure Certification: Certify welders and welding procedures to ensure they meet industry standards and safety regulations.

THE MES TEAM

Our professional staff consists of doctorate-level experts and seasoned professionals in materials science, electron beam surface characterization, weld inspection, mechanical engineering, and metallurgical engineering. Their extensive knowledge and experience enable us to tackle even the most complex materials challenges with confidence.

QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION

MES operates under a stringent quality management system accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025 and NADCAP standards. These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the highest levels of technical competence and quality assurance in all our testing and inspection services.

GLOBAL REACH AND RAPID TURNAROUND

With our primary laboratory located in the Dallas metroplex, MES serves clients from all over the world. We understand the importance of timely results, which is why we offer flexible services with rapid, 24-hour turnaround times. Our facilities are equipped to handle test materials of all shapes, sizes, and quantities, ensuring we can meet the diverse needs of our clients.

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Why Choose MES?

  • Unmatched Expertise: Over 40 years of industry-leading experience and a team of highly skilled professionals.

  • Advanced Technology: Cutting-edge equipment and methodologies for precise and reliable results.

  • Quality Assurance: Accredited to the highest industry standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

  • Comprehensive Services: A one-stop-shop for all your materials testing and inspection needs.

  • Global Service: Serving clients worldwide with exceptional customer support.

Contact Us

Ready to learn more about how MES can support your next materials project? Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover the benefits of partnering with a best-in-class materials testing and engineering service provider.

Our certifications

Metallurgical Engineering Services is a certified test lab with an accredited ISO 17025:2005 quality system. Our staff is also certified (CWI, SCWI) for weld inspection by the American Welding Society (AWS) and Staff Texas Professional Engineer registration.

In addition, MES has achieved Nadcap accreditation for our Materials Testing Laboratory. While we have been a trusted vendor to many of the world’s top aerospace manufacturers, including Bell Helicopter, Boeing, General Electric Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Rolls Royce, and Sikorsky for many years, this underscores our commitment to the aerospace and defense industries. Nadcap accreditation is globally recognized as a hallmark of quality, involving a rigorous audit and review process to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. Our state-of-the-art laboratory is fully equipped to conduct a wide range of testing procedures, ensuring the integrity and performance of critical components used in aerospace applications.

OEMs, fabricators and materials suppliers rely on Metallurgical Engineering Services to test their metals, composites and polymers in accordance with standards set forth by a number of organizations, including the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Welding Society (AWS), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Federal, Military or client specifications.

The MES Quality Policy: To provide customers with laboratory services that meet or exceed their needs and to continually improve the quality of these services. It is our desire, through dedication to customer service, innovation, and realization of our quality system, to become the paramount testing laboratory.

Lab Facilities

Our spacious facility provides state-of-the-art test instrumentation at your disposal. Our numerous inspection, machining, and test laboratories provide ample room for laboratory inspection, sample dissection and specimen preparation. Let MES assist you with unbiased litigation support.

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OUR FACILITIES
Located in the heart of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex and convenient to either DFW airport or Love Field, our Dallas based facilities occupy over 30,000 square feet of laboratory space.  Our open floor plan is optimum for hosting both independent and multi-party inspections of any size.  Our Richardson facility is a one-stop-shop for your next joint inspection. We provide expert service for all your mechanical, inspection, and metallurgical testing needs.

OUR TEAM
With over 50,000 analytical projects completed, the MES staff consists of experienced professionals in the disciplines of materials science, electron beam surface characterization, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering. Our depth of experience allows us to offer unparalleled service for your litigation support.

MODERN EQUIPMENT

  • Zeiss HD-15 Scanning Electron Microscope

  • Leica DMS 1000 Digital Light Microscope

  • Leica Optical Stereoscopes

  • JEOL 6460-LV Scanning Electron Microscope

  • Thermo Fisher Dry Energy Dispersive X-Ray

  • Full Metallographic Laboratory

  • Machine Shop with Haas CNC Machining Tools

  • Mechanical Test Laboratory with all ranges of Tensile, Hardness, Pressure and Impact Testers

  • NDT Test Laboratory with Level II Inspectors for Radiography, Ultrasound, Dye -Pen, Eddy Current, and Mag-Particle

AMENITIES

  • Large Screen Video Displays for Microscopes

  • Upscale, Large Conference Room

  • Functional sample preparation and breakdown tables

  • Secure, Climate-Controlled Evidence Storage Rooms

  • Multiple Conference Rooms

  • Secretarial support

  • Wi-Fi internet access

Electron beam lab

Chemical Lab

mechanical test lab

corrosion lab

metallography lab

Machine Shop

 

Metallurgical Engineering Services
845 E. Arapaho Road
Richardson, Texas 75081
United States

Email and Phone
Sales: sales@metengr.com
P: 972-480-0033
F: 972-480-0036
Toll free: 877-638-2519