The Independent Metals Testing Lab at WJMG™

The Welding & Joining Management Group™'s independent mechanical testing and nondestructive testing (NDT) laboratory is a full-service facility. Dr. Jesse A. Grantham, Professional Engineer and metals and welding expert, oversees all testing and results.

WJMG is an in-house, independent, testing facility in Frederick, Colorado. We stand by our accuracy and provide affordable, fast service.

A Multi-Pronged Approach to Metals Testing & Forensic Evaluation

WJMG - Independent Testing Facility and Welding Experts, Frederick, CO For over 30 years Welding & Joining Management Group™ has successfully provided knowledge obtained by our experience, education and tests to help our clients solve their materials joining problems. We have established quality management standards to deliver accurate analysis and reports quickly and right the first time.

We provide expertconsulting services for your product failure analysis or manufacturing problems including comprehensive yet understandable reports.

The WJMG™ staff is a well-rounded group of qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to your needs. Call today to schedule your appointment and see why WJMG™ is refreshingly different.

WJMG Can Now Perform Certified Hydrostatic Testing up to 30,000psi

A Barbee P200VR Hyrdostatic Tester is the latest addition to our metals testing arsenal.

Features:

Heavy Duty Roll Frame: stainless steel square tubular frame.
Air-Driven Piston Pump: lubricated, adjustable discharge pressure, automatically stalls at pre-set pressure, re-starts when pressure drop occurs, can be used in explosive environments.
3 Gallon SS Tank: complete with fill/vent cap, sight gauge and drain valve.
6” Dial Gauge SS with glycerin filled.
Pressure ranges from: 0-1000 PSI up to 30,000 psi
Chart Recorder: 8” chart, battery driven up to 30,000 psi

Instrument Verification & Testing Services

Instrument Verification & Testing Services Welding Power Supply, Pressure Devices and a Tensile Tester. Our in-house testing laboratory allows us to provide the time and attention your project requires.

WJMG™ performs certification and calibration of measuring devices services to our clients. Instead of shipping your instrument and waiting weeks for its return, why not bring it to someone locally that you know and trust! We can usually complete the job within 24 hours. Call today to schedule.

Updated Flowline Rules

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has adopted new Flowline Rules effective as of May 1st, 2018:

Pipeline from the wellhead to the DOT transfer location must now be API 1104 21st Edition.

This mean welders certified under the old rules must be requalified for the additional procedures. Welding & Joining Management Group certifies welders and welding procedures.

Call today to get compliant on your certifications: 303-451-6759

Ref: cogcc.state.co.us/documents/reg/Rules/FlowlineRulemaking/Flowline_Adopted%20Rules%202_13_18.pdf

Failure & Fault Analysis

Metal Failures cause catastrophic incidents resulting in millions of dollars in wasted time and money as well as loss of life Failure analysis of welds is the collection, study and analysis of service conditions to assess possible causes of a break-down and the fault of the failure incident.

WJMG™ assessments have included the most likely cause of weld failures in pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks, transportation vehicles, mass-produced products and general construction defects which generally have large financial implications.

WJMG™: Forensic Analysis Experts & Metals Testing Specialists

Welding & Joining Management Group™ provides forensic analysis experts & metals testing specialists

We have an in-house testing facility with capabilities to analyze alloy compositions, mechanically test materials and nondestructively examine welds. We utilize standardized procedures for reproducible results.

Welding & Joining Management Group™ is a pre-eminent resource in the technologies of materials joining. Common joining processes include welding, brazing, soldering or adhesive bonding.