About New Hampshire Materials Laboratory
Recognizing the need for a highly competent laboratory offering a full range of testing and analytical services, New Hampshire Materials Laboratory (NHML) was established as an independent materials testing laboratory in 1979. The staff of NHML have been solving material problems for more than 25 years and have become trusted partners with industry by meeting both routine and custom testing requirements.
Philosophy
New Hampshire Materials Laboratory has one goal-to help you solve your technical problems at a reasonable cost. Tests help, but are not always enough. Our team of dedicated and experienced professionals have both the skills and the backup facilities to serve in the following:
- Failure analysis
- Material certification&compliance
- New product testing
- Mechanical properties
- Tensile and compression testing
- Heat treat problems and verification
- Reverse engineering
- Weld&life testing
- SEM&EDS
History
Founded in 1979 by Professor Fred Hochgraf and his wife Sally, New Hampshire Materials Laboratory (a.k.a. NHML) strives to continue being their customer's "Problem Solving Partner" within the metals and polymer industries.
NHML had humble beginnings in a Durham, New Hampshire garage moving to our current location in Somersworth New Hampshire more than 13 years go. In January 2008, a long time veteran Tim Kenney took over the reins of New Hampshire Materials Laboratory. Although, Tim is considered the CEO/President/Laboratory Director, he can be found working in the materials arena of the laboratory. Fred is still available to NHML as an on call expert.
A seasoned team of seven employees help service the growing list of customers with over 600 industrial clients and 100 insurance clients. The NHML staff has expertise in failure analysis, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, metallography, microscopy, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry.
Staff
- Tim Kenney, CEO/Director of Laboratory Services
- Connie Bartlett, Office Manager
- Jeff Masse, Senior Chemist
- Cullen Kulaga, Chemical Technician
- Tony Tipton, Chief Metallurgist
- Kandyleigh Provencher, Laboratory Technician
- Suzanne Keays, Marketing Administrator
- Fred Hochgraf, Senior Scientist
- Wade Bartlett, Mechanical Engineer
As "Your Problem Solving Partner," NHML staff works to demonstrate their commitment in the following ways:
- Work directly with customers to address and answer questions regarding their problems.
- Typical turnaround time for routine testing within 5 business days from day received (if results are needed in a specific timeframe, call our lab to confirm feasibility).
- Expedited deliveries are accommodated.
- Technical staff is always available by phone or e-mail.
- Test results are e-mailed or faxed when completed.
Visitors are always welcome. Use the provided directions, or contact our office for specific directions from your area. Our normal business hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. After hours consultation and services may be arranged by appointment.
Latest Resources
- June 25, 2009 - Case History: Wind Turbine Manufacturer –
Case history from Metallurgical Department of NHML.
- June 25, 2009 - Case History: Serrated Austenitic Screws – Case history from Metallurgical Department of NHML
- June 25, 2009 - Case History: Weld Exams – Case history from Materials Department of NHML
- June 25, 2009 - Applied Chemistry: Metals
Latest Newsletters
- April 1, 2008 - Nuts & Bolts, Volume 25 – Glass Vial Sprinkler Accidents & Passivation
- April 1, 2007 - Nuts & Bolts, Volume 24 – Embrittlement of Steels
- May 1, 2006 - Nuts & Bolts, Volume 23 – Hydrolysis of Fiberglass
- June 1, 2005 - Nuts & Bolts, Volume 22 – High Cycle Fatigue