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Know Your Materials: Accurate Positive Material Identification for Uncompromising Quality

Key Benefits of Positive Material Identification (PMI) in Quality Assurance

Positive Material Identification (PMI) is a rapid and non-destructive testing (NDT) technique used to verify the chemical composition of metals and alloys. PMI ensures that materials meet the required standards and specifications. The most widely used method for PMI is handheld X-ray fluorescence, which is portable, cost-effective, and enables testing to be performed in the field, on the production floor, or in the lab.

Understanding Positive Material Identification

At Sage Aero, we offer Positive Material Identification (PMI) as an essential non-destructive testing (NDT) method to ensure that supplied materials meet the required standards and specifications. Our PMI service verifies that the chemical composition of metallic parts contains the correct proportions of key elements, guaranteeing material properties such as corrosion resistance are up to par.

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PMI is a vital component of quality control and safety compliance, and it plays an integral role in production and asset integrity management across industries like oil and gas, power generation, chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, aerospace, and metal fabrication. We offer PMI testing both before parts enter the production process and on finished products, as well as retroactive testing for in-service equipment and piping systems. Our services are versatile and can be performed on a wide range of part sizes, from large components to smaller items like weld fill materials and fasteners.

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At Sage Aero, we utilize Handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), the most common and efficient PMI method. The portability of our handheld XRF equipment allows us to perform on-site testing directly at the production plant or factory floor. Our XRF devices quickly scan materials, providing accurate chemical composition and alloy grade data, ensuring your materials meet the highest standards with speed and precision.

Positive Material Identification Uses

  • Ensure that products and components have been manufactured using the correct alloy

  • Find potentially mixed-up alloys

  • Ensure material conforms to the correct standard and specification

  • Ensure welded components have used the correct filler material

  • Failure Analysis

  • Ensure compliance with local government and legal requirements

  • Reduce risk of company liability with documented safety standards

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Confirm Material Composition with Positive Material Identification

Ensure the quality and safety of your materials with Positive Material Identification (PMI) services. Quickly verify material grade and composition to prevent costly errors, enhance compliance, and maintain project integrity. 

Sage Aero

7239 Nova's Landing

Sellersburg, Indiana 47172

Tel: (812) 725-9961 ​Ext. 2​

Sarasota, Florida

Tel: (812) 725-9961 ​Ext. 3

Women & Minority Owned Enterprise

EASA.145.6899

Cage: 979z7

D&B: 031968721

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