QUALITY / ANALYTICAL PACKAGE

The certificate arrives with the powder. Or the powder doesn't leave.

Every lot Metal Powder Supply ships is qualified against the customer-specified AMS, ASTM, MIL, or OEM spec, and shipped with a full analytical package covering chemistry, particle size distribution, morphology, flow, apparent and tap density, and moisture. Nothing is optional.

AS9100D PRODUCTION NETWORK
NADCAP PARTNERED LABS
ISO 9001:2015 PRODUCTION NETWORK
01ANALYTICAL PACKAGE

What ships with every lot

A lot leaves our dock only after the full analytical package is complete and cross-checked against the buyer's locked spec.

01 · CHEMISTRY
ICP-MS + LECO
Full trace and matrix chemistry by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Interstitials (O, N, H, C) by LECO combustion analysis. Chemistry certificate keyed to AMS or ASTM spec.
EVERY LOT · NO EXCEPTIONS
02 · PSD
Static Laser Diffraction
Particle size distribution by static laser diffraction with Mie theory. D10 / D50 / D90 reported. Buyer-specified band verified against the qualification lot fingerprint.
EVERY LOT · MIE THEORY
03 · MORPHOLOGY
Dynamic Image Analysis + SEM
Sphericity, aspect ratio, and satellite content by dynamic image analysis. SEM lot retention sample archived on all qualified programs.
DIA + SEM RETENTION
04 · FLOW
Hall Flow · Carney Cup
Hall flowmeter (ASTM B213) on fine powders, Carney cup (ASTM B964) on coarser cuts. Flow rate reported and compared against qualification-lot baseline.
ASTM B213 · B964
05 · DENSITY
Apparent + Tap Density
Apparent density (ASTM B212 / B417), tap density (ASTM B527). Buyer-specified minimums verified per lot.
ASTM B212 · B527
06 · MOISTURE
Karl Fischer + Loss on Drying
Karl Fischer for hygroscopic powders (e.g. Mg, Al). Loss on drying (105 °C) as secondary. Sealed argon packaging on all AM-grade powders.
KF · LOD · ARGON PACK
02SAMPLE CERTIFICATE

Sample Certificate of Analysis

The format below is representative of what ships with every lot. Actual certificates carry per-lot values, laboratory signatures, and traceability data.

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS ================================================================ LOT NUMBER: MPS-TI64-2026-Q3-0142 MATERIAL: Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) - Plasma Atomized SPEC: AMS 4998 Rev N · ASTM F2924 ATOMIZATION: Plasma (PA) DATE ATOMIZED: 2026-06-14 DATE CERTIFIED: 2026-06-27 SHIP TO: [BUYER PROGRAM CODE] QTY: 50.00 kg (5 x 10 kg argon-sealed drums) CHEMISTRY (wt.%) MEASURED SPEC ---------------------------------------- ---------- ----------- Aluminum (Al) 6.14 5.50-6.75 Vanadium (V) 3.98 3.50-4.50 Iron (Fe) 0.11 < 0.30 Carbon (C) 0.021 < 0.08 Oxygen (O) 0.108 < 0.20 Nitrogen (N) 0.010 < 0.05 Hydrogen (H) 0.003 < 0.015 Titanium (Ti) BALANCE BALANCE PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION (µm) MEASURED SPEC (LPBF) ---------------------------------------- ---------- ----------- D10 18.4 15-20 D50 31.7 30-35 D90 48.2 45-50 MORPHOLOGY MEASURED SPEC ---------------------------------------- ---------- ----------- Sphericity (mean) 0.94 > 0.90 Aspect Ratio (mean) 1.08 < 1.15 Satellite Fraction < 3% < 5% FLOW & DENSITY MEASURED SPEC ---------------------------------------- ---------- ----------- Hall Flow (s/50g) 26.4 < 32 Apparent Density (g/cc) 2.64 > 2.55 Tap Density (g/cc) 2.92 > 2.75 PACKAGING STATUS ---------------------------------------- ---------- Argon Purge VERIFIED Moisture (Karl Fischer, ppm) < 80 Seal Integrity VERIFIED Tamper Evidence VERIFIED TRACEABILITY: Atomizer / Heat # tied to shipment lot. SEM retention sample archived at MPS QA library. CERTIFIED BY: [METALLURGICAL LEAD - FLAG: NAMED HIRE PENDING] MPS Quality Assurance ================================================================

SAMPLE FORMAT — VALUES ARE ILLUSTRATIVE. ACTUAL CERTIFICATES CARRY PER-LOT MEASUREMENTS AND LABORATORY SIGNATURES.

03CERTIFICATIONS

Quality Program

AS9100D
Production partner certified to AS9100D for aerospace and defense feedstock. Certificate of registration released to qualified buyers under NDA at program qualification.
ISO 9001:2015
Production partner registered to ISO 9001:2015. Registrar and certificate released to qualified buyers under NDA at program qualification.
NADCAP-AUDITED LABS
Chemistry, mechanical testing, and non-destructive testing routed through NADCAP-audited partner laboratories on all aerospace and defense programs.
LOT RETENTION
100 % of qualified-program lots retained in MPS QA sample library for a minimum of 10 years. Longer retention available on programs of record.
PMI VERIFICATION
Positive Material Identification (handheld XRF) available on request for large-diameter ingot and bar stock at receipt.

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On-site or remote quality audits are welcomed under active program tiers. Contact our quality organization to schedule.

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