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# MIL-DTL-14067 Testing

## Do you need to validate the compliance of your aluminum molded parts according to MIL-DTL-14067?

### Securing the quality of high-performance foundries with MIL-DTL-14067 requirement

In the [Aerospace](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-aeronautics-aerospace.md), [Space](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-aeronautics-aerospace.md), and [Defense](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector.md) (ASD) sectors, [aluminum](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-aluminum-alloys.md) molded parts must combine lightness with high mechanical properties. Mastering chemical composition and [material health](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/filab-materials-characterization-laboratory/material-health-analysis.md) is a safety imperative to ensure that your **essential parts** will withstand operational stresses.

The **MIL-DTL-14067** specification defines requirements for aluminum alloy molded parts (notably Aluminum-Copper and Aluminum-Zinc-Magnesium alloys). It imposes rigorous controls on alloy purity, associated heat treatments, and the absence of internal foundry defects.

At **FILAB**, we support foundries and prime contractors in the ASD supply chain with the qualification of their components according to MIL-DTL-14067, with a clear goal: to ensure the reliability of your technical and industrial decisions.

### MIL-DTL-14067: a purity and structure challenge

### Alloy compliance control according to MIL-DTL-14067

This standard is particularly demanding regarding impurity levels (such as iron or silicon in certain grades) which can embrittle the material. FILAB intervenes to guarantee the metallurgical compliance of your castings.

It is specifically used to:

- **Verify precise chemical composition** by ICP-OES spectrometry to validate major alloying elements and traces.
- **Perform metallographic analysis** to evaluate porosity, inclusion cleanliness, grain fineness, eutectic modification, and the absence of gas porosity or shrinkage cavities.

 

In the Aerospace and Defense industries, compliance with MIL-DTL-14067 has a direct impact on:

- **Tensile strength** and elongation of parts produced by metal additive manufacturing.
- **Reliability of structures** subjected to parts produced by metal additive manufacturing.
- **In-service behavior** of **strategic components** exposed to corrosive environments.

## FILAB, a laboratory tailored to aerospace & defense requirements

### An analytical park dedicated to MIL-DTL-14067 expertise

Analyzing high-strength foundry alloys requires extreme precision to detect embrittling alloying elements. To meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-14067, **FILAB** provides its clients with state-of-the-art tools:

  [### Tap density](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/tap-density-measurement-laboratory.md) [### Hall or Carney funnel

flowability test](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/flowability-test-hall-or-carney-cone-in-laboratory.md)
### PSD

### Dedicated material expertise services

At **FILAB**, analyses according to MIL-DTL-14067 are part of a foundry problem-solving approach. We help manufacturers understand the causes of mechanical non-compliance. Our teams work on:

Systematic receiving inspection on metal ingots before melting

Technical support for optimizing heat treatment parameters

[Foundry](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-metallurgy-steelmaking-analysis.md) defect expertise (oxidized inclusions, blowholes)

### Why choose FILAB?

- **45 years** of recognized expertise in analysis and materials science
- **Dual competence:** Chemistry / Materials
- Specializing in **metallic alloys**and **critical applications**
- **Customer qualification**: Safran, Dassault Aviation, and Framatome
- **ISO 17025 Accreditation** regarding metallic alloys

  [Discover our accreditations](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en.md)  Discover our metallurgical expertise
## Analysis of Iron, Aluminium, Molybdenum, Copper, Tin, Chromium, Titanium, Lead, Nickel, Zinc

 [Learn more](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory.md)
### Our analytical services in accordance with MIL requirements for the ASD sector

[Analysis according to MIL-A-22771 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-a-22771-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to MIL-S-22499 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-s-22499-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to MIL-P-83348 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-p-83348-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to MIL-A-6088 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-a-6088-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to MIL-T-9047 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-t-9047-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to MIL-DTL-5002 requirement](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analyses-tests-defense-security-sector/mil-dtl-5002-analysis.md)

### Our analytical services based on ISO and ASTM standards for the ASD sector

[Analysis according to ASTM E3061 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e3061.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1086 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e1086.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1019 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e1019.md)

[Analysis according to ISO 8287 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/iso-8287-testing.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM B213 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/analysis-astm-b213.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM B964 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-b964.md)

[Analysis according to ISO 12154 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-iso-12154.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1868 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e1868.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1409 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-e1409-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E415 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e415.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1251 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-e1086.md)

[Analysis according to ISO 15350 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/iso-15350-testing.md)

[Analysis according to ISO 4935 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/iso-4935-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to ISO 4490 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/iso-4490-analysis.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM B527 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-b527.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM B923 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-b923.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM A269 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/astm-analysis-a269.md)

[Analysis according to ASTM E1941 standard](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/analysis-astm-e1941.md)

### Our additional metallographic analysis

[Micrographic analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-micrographic-examination.md)

[Failure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md)

[Chemical composition analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/metallic-alloy-analysis-laboratory.md)

[Metallurgical analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory.md)

[Metallographic analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/examination-metallographic-section-laboratory.md)

[Elemental analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-elemental-analysis.md)

[Analysis of metallic alloys](https://filab.fr/en/analysis-of-metallic-alloys-in-the-laboratory.md)

## Our FAQ

 What are the most common aluminum grades under this requirement?
We often find alloys from the **200 series (Al-Cu)** and **700 series (Al-Zn)**, known for their mechanical characteristics close to those of forged parts.

 How does FILAB help detect invisible porosity?
Although the requirement often relies on radiography for macroscopic defects, FILAB intervenes via **optical microscopy (micro-sections)** to detect micro-porosity (gas) that can affect the material's fatigue life.

 Can you verify if the heat treatment was performed correctly on a molded part?
Yes, by combining electrical conductivity measurements (for aluminum) and micro-hardness, we can confirm if the part has undergone proper solution heat treatment and aging in compliance with MIL-DTL-14067.

 How to get a quote? ?
To get a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone, or by email. Simply send us your requirements (type of material, desired analysis, specific standard, urgency, sample quantity...). We will then send you a personalized technical and price proposal within **24-48 hours**.