KnightHawk Materials Lab
KnightHawk’s Materials and Metallurgical Laboratory provides comprehensive high-level testing services to solve the most demanding and complex materials problems in the industry.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited
KNIGHTHAWK MATERIALS LAB
In our effort to continue to provide the best quality materials testing services, KnightHawk Engineering Materials Lab (KML) has successfully obtained accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. Accreditation to this International Standard indicates KML operates under a management system for quality, administrative and technical operations that also meets the principles of ISO 9001, with demonstrated competency in several ASTM test methods. Our accredited scope of testing includes Hardness (Rockwell B and C, Vickers Micro and Macro Hardness), tensile testing, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Corrosion rates, and micro-etching). While these accredited test methods represent a major component of the testing we conduct, KML also specializes in the development and execution of customized testing to satisfy client specific needs. We have experience in developing and conducting tests that range from long-term high pressure and high-temperature corrosion testing to screen reactor materials, creep testing of clad wiring, torsion testing of large equipment bolts, to tests designed to simulate operating loads and conditions experienced by components. KML has experienced technicians and Ph.D. level engineers that can also assist you in determining deformation and fracture mechanisms and modes of failure of components, equipment, and systems made of metallic, polymeric and other industrial materials. Whether it is a standard test, a highly customized test, or determination of the failure mechanisms/modes, KML can help you with your testing needs in a timely fashion.
KnightHawk’s Materials and Metallurgical Laboratory provides comprehensive high-level testing services to solve the most demanding and complex materials problems in the industry. We respond to customer needs quickly and effectively by collaborating with our specialty engineering team. Our lead Ph.D. Materials Engineer heads a staff of talented engineers and technicians in our state-of-the-art laboratory.

Michael Hoerner, Ph.D., P.E.
As the KML Laboratory Director Michael is responsible for overseeing all materials investigations performed by KML and supporting the work of KnightHawk Engineering (KHE) when materials expertise is required.
In 2018, Michael received his Ph.D. from the Colorado School of mines in Golden, CO. His Ph.D. work focused on focused on computational investigations of solutegrain boundary interactions in FCC Fe (austenite) at the atomic scale. Michael combined that with coursework and assignments in the field of traditional physical metallurgy. Michael has performed significant reserach and course work in the areas of failure analysis, casting and forging, strengthening mechanisms, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
Michaels combination of experience, combined with an undergraduate degree in engineering physicswith a concentration in Micro and Nano-Technology, has armed him with a strong, multi-disciplinary background. Michael's strong, multi-disciplinary background from multiple fields gives KnightHawk Materials Lab's clients an advantage that will cut troubleshooting and downtime. Learn more about Michael:
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Providing Fast Comprehensive
Turnaround Materials Testing Services
Failure Analysis
ISO 17025
High Level Testing
Small turn around time,
Dedicated metallurgical advisor,
Expert advice throughout process.
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