Material Specification Testing for the World's Aerospace Industry
AMS Specifications (Aerospace Material Specifications)
These are standards developed by the Aerospace
Materials Division under the direction of the SAE Aerospace
Council. Over 1200 AMSs have been adopted by the Department of
Defense and are used worldwide by the aerospace industry.
ASTM Specifications
(American Society for Testing and Materials)
These standards are developed voluntarily by
technically qualified members located worldwide. ASTM standards
are used as reference procedures in most AMS and Military aerospace
specifications.
Military Specifications
These are standardized documents developed by
the United States Department of Defense.
Airframe and Engine Manufacturers
These are private industry commercial
specifications developed by manufacturers such as Boeing, McDonnell
Douglas, Pratt & Whitney, GE, Rolls Royce, Lockheed, and
AirBus.
Other Test Specifications
SMI performs testing to many other
specifications including Transit Authorities and has developed many
customized test procedures for individualized
requirements.
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