Testing
Omega Research, an ISO 17025:2017 and NADCAP accredited lab, provides expert testing services with quick turnaround times for the aerospace plating industry. We help you maintain compliance and optimize performance, every step of the way.
Expedited testing is available for all services.
Hydrogen Embrittlement
ASTM F519
Salt Spray Corrosion
ASTM B117
Microhardness
ASTM E384 / ASTM B578 / ASTM E92, ASTM E140
Adhesion
ASTM B571
Heat Resistance
AMS 2403 / AMS 2424
Metallographic Prep
ASTM E3
Porosity
AMS-QQ-C-320 / AMS 2460 / AMS 2438 / ASTM B733 / AMS-P-81728 / MIS 41177
Taber Abrasion
ASTM D4060 / FED-STD-141 (Method 6192.1)
Impact
ASTM D2794 / DMS 1786
Solderability
ASTM B678 / QQ-S-365
Electrical Resistivity
MIL-C-81706 / MIL-DTL-5541 / MIL-DTL-81706 / AMS 2477
Etch Inspection (Nital Etch)
AMS 2469
Coating Thickness (Microthickness)
ASTM B487
Coating Weight
ASTM B137 / MIL-A-8625 / MIL-PRF-8625 / MIL-DTL-16232
Wet Tape Adhesion
ASTM D3359 / FED-STD-141 (Method 6301.3) / MIL-DTL-5541 / MIL-PRF-23377 / ASTM D823 (Method D)
Intergranular Attack
ASTM F2111
Notch Evaluation
Omega Research Procedure 9.0
End Grain Pitting
ASTM F2111
Additional Services
Variable Elimination Testing (V.E.T.)
Variable Elimination Testing (V.E.T.) is a streamlined program to identify and resolve persistent process failures. Through a series of targeted tests, V.E.T. pinpoints root causes, offering a cost-effective alternative to trial-and-error approaches. Tailored for industries like aerospace, it ensures reliable operations with a clear process: customer collaboration, sample analysis, and comprehensive reporting—driving efficiency and results.
Replacement Testing
Our replacement testing service supports customers facing test failures by providing follow-up reminders for testing to identify root causes and maintain compliance. We offer a dependable solution to keep your processes consistent and certified.
Step-Load Testing
Under ASTM F519, we offer step load testing on remaining samples after the standard 200-hour test is complete. This method applies incremental loads to quickly detect hydrogen embrittlement, providing a fast, reliable compliance check following initial testing.
