Aerospace

Aerospace and defense analysis and testing

The aerospace and defense industry demands rigorous standards, validated processes and absolute reliability throughout the product life cycle. Technological innovation requires the development of aircraft capable of sustaining more flight hours while ensuring energy efficiency and safety.

Achieving these goals requires the use of high-performance, lightweight yet strong materials. TEC Eurolab operates as an independent, 17025, 9100 and NADCAP-accredited testing laboratory, supporting manufacturers and system integrators in the design, process control and final testing phases to verify the structural integrity and performance of components intended for aerospace and defense. Through laboratory testing, non-destructive testing, and test engineering, we verify the reliability of composite materials, super alloys, and powders for additive manufacturing.

Aerospace accreditations and approvals from customers

The execution of material testing and non-destructive testing for the aerospace and defense sector is supported by a structured management system. Our laboratories are NADCAP accredited and qualified by major aerospace OEMs.

TEC Eurolab's tests for the Aerospace & Defense sector.

With a high knowledge of materials and regulations, advanced technologies and instrumentation, we can support you in validating your component or material for the aerospace and defense industry. We perform laboratory analysis, failure investigation, validation of complex components and assemblies, and non-destructive testing.

Characterization of metallic materials, polymers, composites, welded joints, AM

Chemical Analysis (ICP-OES, XRF, SPARK-OES)
Metallographic and micrographic analysis (polished sections, chemical attack)
Hardness tests (Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell)
Verification of heat treatments on metal alloys
Weld checks (macro examination, depth of penetration)

Non-destructive testing (NDT), dimensional inspection and tomography

Visual method (VT)
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (PT)
Ultrasonic inspection (UT)
Radiographic inspection (RT)
Industrial computed tomography (CT)
Dimensional checks and verifications of compliance with technical design

Failure Analysis

Fractographic analysis with stereo-optical microscope/ SEM-EDS
Failure Investigation (brittle, fatigue, overload, corrosion)
Analysis of contamination or residues
Study of degradation mechanisms
Comparison with design specifications and tolerances
Identification of advanced strategies to prevent damage

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Functional testing and component validation

Co-design and development of dedicated equipment for component and device validation
Functional testing of electromechanical components
Electromagnetic compatibility testing (EMC/EMI)
Electrical resistance measurements and insulation tests
Functional response test under external stimuli
Design and execution of custom mechanical tests
Pressure and flow tests

Environmental and climatic evidence

Sinusoidal and random mechanical vibrations
Impacts and mechanical shocks
Thermal cycles (high/low temperature, thermal shock)
Testing in salt spray, humidity, sand and dust
Accelerated aging (Xenon test, UV exposure)
High-altitude and low-pressure testing

Environmental testing and MIL-STD simulations

Our testing capabilities cover major ASTM and ISO international standards related to chemical-physical, mechanical, metallurgical, and environmental characterization, as well as non-destructive testing of materials and components in metal alloys, polymeric materials, and composites, as called upon by the main applicable MIL standards. Technical reference standards:

MIL-STD-810G – Environmental Testing
Vibration, shock, temperature, humidity

MIL-STD-461G – EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility

MIL-STD-202H – Electrical Components
Electrical resistance, vibration, humidity, functionality

MIL-STD-2036 – FRP Materials
Structural integrity and verification of mechanical properties.

MIL-STD-120 – Ferrous Metals
Validation of heat treatments and verification of mechanical properties

Read the case study of functional validation on aircraft valve

MIL-STD-248 – Welded Joints
Visual and metallographic inspections, joint penetration analysis

IEC 60068-2 – Environmental Simulation
Heat, cold, vibration, and shock tests.

IEC 60529 – IP Protection Rating
Degree of protection against ingress of dust and water.

IEC 62262 – IK Protection Rating
Resistance to mechanical impacts.

RTCA DO-160 – Avionics
Environmental testing, EMC, vibration, leakage

RTCA DO-254 – Avionic Hardware
electronic design and hardware reliabilityverification of mechanical properties

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