Arm Yourself with
Accurate Test Data
Today’s firearms contain dozens of parts, and quality is critical with every single pin, spring, and screw.
The Lab Services team at Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) has extensive experience testing and measuring firearm components ranging from gun stocks to frames to firing mechanisms.
We are committed to providing superior service, reliable data, and fast turnaround times to keep your project on track.
Why Choose IIA?
From start to finish, IIA’s skilled lab technicians provide highly accurate inspections and customer support throughout the product life cycle. As a full-service provider, we analyze and determine the best methodologies to meet each customer’s unique needs. We can even develop custom testing solutions to evaluate your product’s safety and performance.
Our proven testing techniques translate seamlessly from conventional manufacturing to 3D printing, precision manufacturing, and Industry 4.0. Whether you’re manufacturing with standard metals, exotic alloys, biomaterials or plastics, we deliver the quality data and custom testing solutions you need.
IIA is ITAR Registered and ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited for testing. We’ve been helping firearm manufacturers perfect their products for decades. We’re ready to put our team and technology to work for you.
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How can we help
With locations across North America, IIA offers a full range of ISO-accredited laboratory services to assist firearms manufacturers, including:
Metrology
Our expert metrologists can help ensure reliable measurement, manufacturing processes, and product quality, which helps save firearms manufacturers time and money.
We use advanced equipment and GD&T expertise to deliver results in days versus weeks.
Chemical Analysis
Our comprehensive chemical testing services help manufacturers determine what components are made of, the presence of contaminants, and regulatory compliance. Past projects include salt spray testing and chemical composition on bullet casings and shot.
Metallurgical Testing
We use metallurgical testing to evaluate the quality of metal employed in firearm components and verify conformance to your requirements and industry standards. Our team has conducted failure analyses on gun barrels and comparisons of microstructure, hardness, heat treatment, and coatings of pistol slides.
Dimensional Inspection
Our team has extensive experience and uses state-of-the-art tools in the dimensional inspection of a wide variety of precision components, from frames to firing mechanisms. Our precision dimensional inspection services range from first article inspections to capability studies to reverse engineering and span the entire product life cycle.
Mechanical Testing
Mechanical Testing is an important step in the design process and a cost-effective way to produce technically superior products and mitigate potential safety issues or failures. Through a wide variety of tests, we help manufacturers ensure safety and compliance. Past projects include testing to determine the load required to push a projectile though a section of a barrel.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
From the earliest stages in manufacturing to the investigation of component failures, IIA offers a broad range of non-destructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT) solutions that preserve the test item’s ability to function and help prevent dangerous conditions or failures.
NDT has conducted magnetic particle inspection of rifle barrels looking for cracks.
Lift Services
We provide on-site inspection and certification of cranes, forklifts and other lift devices used in firearms manufacturing facilities.
Fluid Testing & Analysis
ASTM-compliant testing and analysis of oil, fuel, coolant, grease to help manufacturers monitor the health of critical equipment.