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Laboratory Testing Inc. Obtains Updated GE Transportation Aviation Approval

HATFIELD, Pa.—Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) has received an updated special process certification from GE Transportation Aviation's S-400 Program. High cycle fatigue testing (Code AI0O) and E50TF133 grain size evaluation of light etching indications (Code AIXZ) have been added to LTI's list of approved test methods, according to a recent release from LTI. Prior to these services, fracture toughness testing was added to LTI's S-400 certification in September 2012.

Laboratory Testing has been providing services for GE manufacturers for years, and continues to grow its list of approvals to meet their requirements. The company was first granted approval by the GE Transportation Aviation S400 program in 2001. Previously, the Lab was GE Aircraft Engine approved since the 1980s. The full list of GE approvals currently held by Lab Testing covers a wide-range of metallic materials test lab capabilities performed in the chemistry, metallography, mechanical testing, and nondestructive testing labs. This approval allows LTI to perform testing services directly for GE and for manufacturers contracted to supply parts for GE Transportation Aviation products.

Laboratory Testing Inc. (www.labtesting.com) offers a full line of aerospace testing services for metals, alloys, and polymers. In addition, LTI's Chemistry Lab analyzes powdered metals, ferro alloys, ores, composites, and ceramics.