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Metallurgical Laboratory Testing

Best equipped materials testing lab of any private facility within 200 miles of South Florida

Failure Analysis Expert

Root cause and contributing factors are determined through extensive forensic materials testing. Our commitment is bringing you the highest quality data possible. All failure analysis proceedures at the at QC Metallurgical labs are by forensic engineers with world-class certifications

Metallurgical Engineering Consultant

National Clientele - Since 1967 - Established - Reputable - Affordable, expert metallurgical witness testimony, on-site metallurcial laboratory testing services

Forensic Metallurgist Consulting

Extensive Forensic Engineering Services
Material Engineering • Consulting Firm


Test the quality of your new products with Q.C. Metallurgical, Inc. Located on Stirling Road near I-95, we have been serving people in the Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach areas since 1967. With more than 35 years of experience, we are a consulting firm for material engineering and work with attorneys, insurance companies, and construction consultants. Contact our firm in Hollywood, Florida, for top-quality material engineering forensic consulting services.

About Us
QC Metallurgical, Inc. is owned by its President and forensic metallurgist, Frank Grate. Frank was a long-time employee who purchased the company several years ago. With engineers certified by prestigious companies like Lockheed Martin™, Pratt Whitney™, and Dade County, you are assured to find the most reputable and professional forensic engineers anywhere in the industry.

Our forensic engineers and laboratory can test products for material strength and physical and chemical properties. Q.C. Metallurgical, Inc., also does calibration work and physical testing for aircraft parts. With prestigious awards and memberships in several engineering societies, we have worked all over the country providing expert engineering services.

Formulas - Contact our firm in Hollywood, Florida, for top-quality material engineering forensic consulting services.

Laboratory & Engineering
Our professional engineers are compensated for courtroom time. We look at any part that has failed and possible causes for that failure. We can look at pieces that meet hurricane standards and what they're made of. Q.C. Metallurgical, Inc., can also check your condo occupancy certification to see if the building meets proper standards. We can consult for home products such as coffeemakers, toasters, and air conditioners.

Awards & Memberships:

Board Engineer Society • National Society for Professional Engineers • American Academy of Forensic Scientist
International Institute Forensic Engineering Sciences (IIFES)

Forensic Engineering:

Welding • Car Crashes • Body Implants • Building Collapses • Slip & Fall Testing • Rebar & Construction Materials

Material Testing:

Bridges • Walkways • Corrosion • Aircraft Parts • Underground Cables • Body Implants (Pins, Hips, Knees)