Solar Testing Laboratories has been involved in ferrous and nonferrous metals testing for over 30 years. Our staff includes metallurgists, engineers, certified welding inspectors, and ASNT certified nondestructive testing technicians who are involved in continuous programs of upgrading as changes occur in technology, specifications, and the requirements of the industry. These requirements often dictate our services be available in the field, shop, or laboratory at any time.

Solar Testing is the testing and inspection agency of record for such companies as LTV Steel, General Motors, Ford Motors, USS/Kobe Steel, and the Ohio Turnpike Commission. We also regularly provide services for the Ohio Department of Transportation, City of Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, CEI, and many other nationally and internationally recognized organizations.

Our capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

METALLURGY

Application recommendations
Corrosion studies
Fracture analysis
Tensile and hardness testing
Welding metallurgy

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Audio/video recording
Liquid penetrant inspection
Magnetic particle inspection
Specialized testing and inspection programs
Thickness measurement:
-metals and non metals
-paint
Ultrasonic (metals and nonmetals)

WELDING AND QUALITY CONTROL

Shop and field inspection
Procedure development
Welding certification/qualification
Quality assurance/quality control program development
Testing and inspection are performed in accordance with AWS D1.1, D1.5, ANSI, ASME, and other applicable codes.