Written by Rob LaPointe — President & CEO AIM Testing Laboratory Fastener testing is integral to making or distributing a product with proven performance and reliability for its intended job. While not all fasteners require testing, it’s a good business strategy to understand the performance and quality of the products you sell. Let’s explore three…
The most common mechanical tests for fasteners
Rob LaPointe | President & CEO AIM Testing Laboratory Laboratory analysis for fasteners includes a variety of tests that can be grouped into four broad areas: mechanical, metallographic, chemical, and nondestructive. Nearly all fastener testing required by drawings and manufacturing specifications can be categorized into one of these four major areas. Unless dealing directly with…
Adding quality to AIM Testing Laboratory
Tiffany Arnold was the first hire when AIM Testing Laboratory launched in 2018, a multi-disciplinary laboratory that specializes in materials testing and fastener quality assurance. AIM was co-founded by industry veterans, Rob LaPointe and Carmen Vertullo, in San Diego, California. Arnold serves as the Director of Quality Systems. “I was honored and excited to join…
FTI and AIM Testing Lab offering free, in-person fastener training
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and AIM Testing Laboratory are offering a complementary, in-person educational program on Fastener Certifications and Test Reports. The live event will take place in San Diego, CA on February 10th from 3-4:30 p.m. PT. It’s hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott-San Diego Sorrento Valley (9650 Scranton Rd., San Diego). Participants…