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To promote better understanding of materials performance in different types of environments, Matco Associates offers training and educational seminars that can be designed or customized to meet the needs of individual clients. Standard seminars presenting fundamental topics are also available, and can be easily arranged. Matco specialists routinely conduct seminars on topics such as; Process Industrial Corrosion, Materials Selection, Cathodic Protection, Paint and Protective Coatings, and Failure Analysis.

Seminars or presentations can be conducted onsite or at our location for a nominal fee. The instructors include professional engineers, materials scientists, paint and coatings specialists, as well as cathodic protection specialists. Our clientele represent a very diverse background, which includes US Airways, Allegheny Power, Sony, Corning and American Video. Provided below is a partial listing of seminars and presentations. If interested in attending, please call Matco at (412) 788-1263 to confirm dates.

Failure Analysis of Polymeric Materials: Dr. Anita Noebe
Failure Analysis of Ti Alloys and Case Histories: Ellen Robare
Failure Analysis of Weldmets: Walter Gretz, P.E.
Impedance Spectroscopy: Mike Vucich
Electrochemical Corrosion Testing: Nick Hesske
Electrochemical Concepts in Sensor Design: Dr. Richard Warburton
New Trends in Materials: Dr. Ron Noebe
Materials Selection in Process Industries: Tony Pikos
Hydrogen Related Failures and Application of Hydrogen Monitoring: Dr. Zamanzadeh
Interference and Stray Currents in Cathodic Protection: Ed McCann, P.E.
Close Interval Surveys and Applications: Bob Murdock



Why Choose Matco Associates?

As one of the premier testing and inspection facilities featuring state of the art equipment, Matco Associates is able to provide a unique and diverse blend of services. Virtually thousands of investigations have been performed at Matco Associates, which range from jet engines and boiler tubes, to computer components and implants. Projects are not only conducted from initiation to completion with competent and experienced personnel, but conducted in a discrete manner that ensures confidentiality as well.

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Materials Forum

MATCO CLIENTS IN THE PUBLIC EYE, MATCO BEHIND THE SCENES

Although Matco's work is vital to its clients, it is rarely seen by the public. Here are some examples of recent jobs in which Matco provided the timely, competent, customer-oriented engineering analysis that made the difference.

Failure Analysis:
Metallurgical support for a major commercial airline fleet that includes failure analysis investigations, corrosion investigations, and quality control testing.

Corrosion Engineering:

Cathodic protection system design and installation for a submerged ocean tunnel for the off-loading facility of the largest liquified natural gas (LNG) process facility in the United States.

Paint Analysis:
On-site and laboratory investigation of paint delamination failures (flaking and peeling) on galvanized structural members of several major stadiums in the United States.

Enviromental Testing:

Comparative testing of the resistance of pharmaceutical labels to environmental stresses (MFG, Humidity, and QUV testing) for a major drug company to determine what labels held up the best.

Fire Investigation:
Same-day analysis of the effects of a truck fire on the superstructure of a major highway bridge to determine whether or not the highway could remain open.

Explosion Invesgitagtion:

Failure analysis of a gas main explosion that caused casualities.

Power Plants:
Failure analysis and remaining life determination of boiler componets in the power industry.

New Materials:
Electrochemical corrosion evaluation of implant materials such as hips, knees, stents, etc. to improve products and performance.

R&D:
Research & Development of coatings and sensors for the construction industry.