Ryan Talbert

Metallurgical Testing Lab in Harris County, TX

WH Labs is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited independent laboratory in Houston, providing metallurgical testing for companies throughout Harris County. Our metallurgists, chemists, and professional engineers perform mechanical testing,...

Shear Testing Materials

We've all heard about materials being tested for strength, but shear testing is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of materials science. It's how we determine a material's ability to resist forces that cause internal sliding or deformation....

What Is Industrial Welding? Processes, Codes, and Applications

Industrial welding is the joining of metal in structures, pressure equipment, and piping that operate in industrial service. It is typically done to a qualified written procedure, by a qualified welder,...

What Is Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)?

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a set of inspection methods used to evaluate the condition of a material, weld, or component without cutting into it, damaging it, or taking it out of...

ASME Code Welding Services

When it comes to ASME code welding services, we're talking about an important aspect of industrial fabrication that can't be ignored. We've seen how these specialized welding techniques guarantee the safety and reliability of...

Clad Welding: Techniques, Applications, and Benefits

Clad welding, also known as cladding or weld overlay, is a process of joining two dissimilar metals to create a new material with enhanced characteristics, such as corrosion resistance or wear...

Weld Integrity Testing Methods: How to Prove a Weld Is Sound

A weld's integrity cannot be judged solely by appearance. It is demonstrated by qualifying the procedure and the welder, destructively testing coupons to measure properties, and nondestructively examining production welds to...

Overlay Welding: Techniques, Processes, and Applications

Our industry takes pride in offering an array of overlay welding services that involve applying a protective layer of one material over another. This process is not just about enhancing the...

Visual Inspection (VT): What It Is and How It Works

Visual inspection (VT) is the most basic and widely used non-destructive testing method. It involves directly examining a material, weld, or component's surface for signs of defects (such as cracks, corrosion,...