Failure Investigation to Understand What Happened
A failure investigation at Lab Testing will get you reliable answers when a metal product does not meet performance expectations. Our engineers will conduct an extensive failure investigation to uncover clues that will provide insight into the root cause of failure. They also help you understand ways to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.
In order for us to completely understand the events that led to the failure, we ask our customers to complete a Failure Analysis Questionnaire before we begin the investigation. Click to review the Questionnaire. The questionnaire asks for any known information relating to the type of material and circumstances leading to the failure.
Based on the type of product and its history, we will perform the necessary testing and inspections to identify the root cause of the failure. The wide-range of mechanical testing, metallurgical evaluation, chemical analysis, nondestructive testing and dimensional inspection services performed at our "one-stop" laboratory assure that we get the structural and behavioral results necessary to provide a thorough investigation into the cause of failure.
Top-of-the-line equipment is used thoughout the Lab including one of our latest additions, a Hitachi SEM and EDAX EDS system. When all results of the investigation are gathered and analyzed, our metallurgical engineers will prepare a comprehensive Failure Investigation Report of all findings, supporting materials and recommendations. When needed, our staff is available for expert witness.
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