Expert investigation and analysis to determine the root causes of material and component failures
When components fail, understanding why is crucial for preventing future failures, improving designs, and ensuring safety. Our experienced metallurgists provide thorough failure analysis using advanced analytical techniques and decades of expertise.
Careful examination of the failed component, documentation of the failure, and collection of service history and operating conditions.
Microscopic examination, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, and advanced characterization techniques to understand the failure mechanism.
Integration of all findings to identify the primary cause of failure and any contributing factors.
Practical recommendations for preventing similar failures, including material selection, design modifications, or process improvements.
Investigation of a pressure vessel failure revealed stress corrosion cracking initiated from a weld defect, exacerbated by chloride contamination.
Fatigue failure of a critical aerospace component was traced to improper heat treatment resulting in unfavorable microstructure.
Analysis of a pipeline rupture identified hydrogen-induced cracking caused by sulfide stress corrosion in sour service conditions.
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