About Schaser Scientific
Schaser Scientific, LLC was established in 2017 in Painesville, Ohio. The company was founded by Matt Schaser to provide a unique cutting service on vessels in the chemical and refining industry. Mr. Schaser is a Mechanical Engineer with over 17 years of industrial experience with a leading engineering consulting firm. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering, along with a Master of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. Matt Schaser is a registered Profession Engineer (P.E.) in multiple states and is an active voting member of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). He holds two US Utility Patents (10,406,614 B2 and 10,864,649 B2) for his invention the Saxon Sampler™.
The Saxon Sampler is a unique cutting tool that can remove material samples from the surface of metallic plates and cylindrical shells, i.e., components of industrial pressure retaining items (PRI). The purpose of sample removal is to obtain a large enough quantity of material to process into standard ASTM test specimens for use in material testing (strength and toughness), without compromising the PRI. The unique qualities of the Saxon Sampler are the large size of the sample removed and smooth contour of the remaining recess left upon removal of material. The benefits of large samples are the ability to obtain full size test specimen and all required replicate specimens. The benefits of smooth remaining contours are reduced stress riser effects and no required subsequent finishing. Saxon Sampler samples are superior to traditional scoop samples and boat samples. The remaining recess may be weld repaired back to nominal thickness or may be assessed as a local thin area (LTA) using the internationally recognized Fitness-for-Service (FFS) standard (API-579-1/ASME FFS-1). If the LTA satisfies the FFS criterion, the PRI is approved for continued service without weld repair.
Acquisition of samples requires entry to PRIs with the cutting equipment, fixture of the Saxon Sampler to the PRI (magnetic – non-intrusive), cutting operation (non-electric), final inspection of contour and thickness, and vessel exit. The process requires one to two operators and typically takes about one hour per sample extraction (set up time may vary depending on access to sampling location). Typical time on site in PRI is less than one 8-hour shift. All industry safety protocols (OSHA PSM), including site specific protocols, are adhered to by Schaser Scientific employees while on site and during sampling operations.
Matt Schaser, P.E.
Owner, Schaser Scientific, LLC
