Powder Technology Inc. (PTI) is the leading manufacturer of ISO 12103-1 test dust grades as well as other test contaminants used for testing automotive, aerospace and military mechanical components. PTI became involved with test dust in 1982 with the production of SAE Fine and Course Test Dusts. In 1997 PTI was instrumental in defining and publishing ISO Standards for test dust and contaminants which specify four precise grades of test dust. Since this time, the popularity of PTI produced test dusts has grown due to product consistency, lower cost, and immediate availability. PTI meets and exceeds customer needs and expectations through expanding expertise and broadened capabilities in materials modification and treatment. This focus has produced steady growth and strong positioning as an industry leader. PTI provides value added services through engineering excellence in development and implementation of confidential proprietary procedures and thorough analytical investigation and evaluation at every state of materials processing.