Dayton T. Brown, Inc. Announces Metallurgical Lab Improvements
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State-of-the-art metallurgical lab is part of a large-scale expansion for improved analytical testing
BOHEMIA, N.Y. (January 20, 2023). – Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB), recently announced a $400,000 investment in capital equipment improvements of its 1,000 square foot metallurgy lab located at its Bohemia, N.Y. facility. Along with streamlined processes and competitive pricing adjustments, this move expands the testing lab which has experienced tremendous growth in recent years.
DTB acquired top of the line testing equipment and cutting-edge instrumentation including:
- JEOL IT200LA Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
- SPECTROMAXx Optical Emission Spectrometer
- Struers Duramin-40 MI Microindentation Hardness Tester
- Struers Duramin-150 Hardness Tester
- Struers LaboForce-100/LaboPol-30 Automatic Polisher
- Nikon Eclipse MA200 Metallurgical Microscope
Additionally, DTB has sharpened its pencil to offer competitive pricing for routine analyses such as hardness testing, solder, braze, and weld evaluation, coating/plating thickness and composition, grain flow, corrosion evaluation, and chemical analysis. Streamlined processes and rapid quoting and reporting has resulted in lead time reductions and faster turn-around times.
“Metallurgical inspections play an important role in understanding how materials behave in certain environments and we rely on our team of technical leaders, subject matter experts, and support staff to serve the clients that have entrusted us with very significant challenges,” commented Warren Halbig, Vice President, Engineering & Test Division at DTB. “This lab expansion will allow us to deliver value-added services and comprehensive advice to our clients’ and their evolving needs, providing the best possible results,” he concluded.
About Dayton T. Brown, Inc.
For over 70 years, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) has been synonymous with excellence and exceptional customer service. As a leading organization in testing, engineering, logistics, technical publications, and military mission system, DTB has earned national respect and recognition.
Established in 1950 and headquartered in Bohemia, NY, the company has evolved into three divisions: Engineering & Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, each with diverse yet complementary operations. Within the Mission Systems Division, situated in PAX River, MD, DTB offers mobile SCIF trailers and a comprehensive range of aircraft modifications capabilities to support vital missions.
With a wealth of engineering expertise, DTB possesses the necessary breadth and depth to comprehend system requirements, encompassing design, prototyping, production, and mission support. We are dedicated to delivering the optimal solution for your mission-critical program.