Reliable Aerospace Testing Lab Services

Non-destructive testing in aerospace refers to inspection methods that evaluate a material, part, or assembly without damaging its ability to function. Common NDT methods may identify cracks, voids, corrosion, or bond issues. It differs from many validation tests, such as fatigue, vibration, shock, or ultimate strength testing, which measure performance limits under controlled lab conditions.

Aerospace components often face vibration, shock, temperature extremes, altitude changes, pressure variations, and repeated loading. Depending on the part and its application, testing may include random or sine vibration, mechanical shock, environmental exposure, thermal shock, fatigue, load/displacement, proof load, and ultimate strength evaluation. The correct plan depends on the operating environment, acceptance criteria, and applicable standards.

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation demonstrates that a testing laboratory operates under a recognized quality system and has technical competence for defined testing methods. For aerospace teams, this supports traceability, repeatability, documentation quality, and confidence in reported results. B83 Testing & Engineering is accredited by ANAB under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 as an accredited testing laboratory.

A test plan should define the component, test objective, environmental or mechanical conditions, duration, load levels, instrumentation, fixtures, pass/fail criteria, and reporting requirements. B83 Testing & Engineering can support custom fixture design and test development when standard methods do not fully match the product’s application, helping teams generate meaningful, decision-ready data.

Vibration testing evaluates how a product responds to random, sine, or sine-on-random vibration that may occur during operation, launch, transport, or installed service. It can identify resonance, loosening, fatigue risk, and performance degradation. Mechanical shock testing focuses on sudden high-force events, such as impacts, drops, handling events, or abrupt load transitions.

Yes. Custom test development is often necessary when an aerospace component has unique geometry, mounting conditions, loading paths, or operating environments. B83 Testing & Engineering offers fixture design and flexible test development capabilities, allowing components to be mounted, loaded, instrumented, and evaluated in ways that better represent real-world use or project-specific requirements.

Typical documentation includes a clear description of the test setup, equipment used, test conditions, instrumentation, measured data, observations, and results against the defined acceptance criteria. Accredited lab reporting supports traceability and quality decisions. The level of detail may vary based on the standard, customer requirements, and whether the test is for development, validation, or production readiness.

Scheduling depends on test complexity, equipment availability, fixture needs, and whether the method is standard or custom. Straightforward tests may be scheduled more quickly, while complex programs involving multiple environments, custom fixtures, or sequential vibration, shock, and fatigue conditions require additional planning. B83 Testing & Engineering is known for flexible scheduling and accommodating changing client demands.