Lab Testing Capabilities
At Five Star Fabricating, we don't just manufacture — we validate. Our in-house laboratory provides fast, reliable testing to support production quality control, coatings development, and product validation across ASTM, ISO, SAE, and OEM standards.
In-House Laboratory Testing & Validation
Our in-house laboratory is a critical part of our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success. We provide fast, reliable testing services to support production quality control, coatings development, and product validation — reducing program risk and speeding up time to market.
To complement our in-house services, we maintain partnerships with trusted, accredited third-party laboratories to provide additional testing services. This enables us to offer complete validation capabilities aligned with the most common OEM, ASTM, ISO, and SAE requirements — from first article through certified production release.
Lab Testing Capabilities & Standards
A comprehensive range of in-house test capabilities covering adhesion, optical quality, abrasion, environmental durability, electrical properties, impact resistance, and material characterization.
| Test Category | Test Capability | Relevant Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesion Testing | Cross Hatch Adhesion 180° Peel Adhesion |
ASTM D3359, ISO 2409 ASTM D3330, ASTM F88 |
| Optical Quality & Appearance | Light Transmission & Haze Measurement Gloss Measurement Visual Optical Distortion Evaluation |
ASTM D1003, ISO 13468-1 ASTM D523 ISO 3538-2, SAE J1757 |
| Abrasion & Wear Resistance | Scrub Resistance / Washability Taber Rotary Abrasion Falling Sand Abrasion |
ISO 11998, ECE R43 ASTM D1044 ASTM D968 |
| Environmental Durability | Water Immersion Resistance Heat Aging (Oven Exposure) Humidity Resistance Chemical Resistance |
ASTM D870 ASTM D3045 ASTM D2247 ASTM D1308, ISO 2812 |
| Electrical Properties | Surface Resistivity Insulation Resistance |
ASTM D257, IEC 60093 ASTM D257 |
| Impact Resistance | Projectile & Multiaxial Impact Testing Internal Cannon & Ball Drop Testing |
ASTM F22, ISO 6603-2, SAE J1615 FMVSS 205 S5.3, ISO 3537 |
| Material Characterization | Viscosity Measurements (Ford Dip Cup) Gas Chromatography / Solvent Content Coating Thickness (Filmetrics) Microscopy & Optical Defect Analysis |
ASTM D1200, ASTM D4212 ASTM D6730 ASTM D7091 — |
| Additional Partner Lab Testing | Weathering Stone Impact Cross-Section & Coating Thickness Burn Resistance |
ASTM G154, SAE J2020 SAE J400, ASTM D3170 ASTM D4138, ASTM D1005 FMVSS 302, SFI 56.1 |
Inside the Five Star Testing Lab
Validation That Protects Your Program
Our in-house lab capabilities allow us to quickly validate and support the performance of our coated polycarbonate glazing and composite products — reducing risk and lead times across every program we support.
In-house testing eliminates third-party delays — giving you faster first-article validation, quicker iteration cycles, and shorter time to production release.
Our test capabilities are aligned with the most common OEM, ASTM, ISO, and SAE requirements — ensuring your program documentation meets certification and compliance expectations.
From light transmission and haze measurement to multiaxial impact and Taber abrasion — our lab covers the full spectrum of performance validation for coated polycarbonate glazing.
We maintain partnerships with accredited third-party laboratories for weathering, stone impact, burn resistance, and additional specialized testing — complete validation capabilities.
Ready to Validate Your Program with Five Star?
Talk to our technical team about your testing requirements, applicable standards, and how our in-house lab capabilities can support your program validation timeline.