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Materials Failure and Root Cause Analysis

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When part, component or system failures occur, the need to understand the causes to prevent a repeat, promote safety culture and save on cost cannot be overemphasizes. Completing root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and forensic engineering cover many processes to determine why a system or component failed to perform its intended or design functions.

Our goal is to systemically work with you and your team on your materials failure and root cause investigation to determine the specific cause(s) of a failure and proffer realistic recommendations to make a reoccurrence less likely. Our team manages the task for you and thoroughly goes through the steps of RCFA. We collect data to clearly define which mechanism(s) produced the failure, and as valuable knowledge base which helps in preventing further failures, improving the products, optimizing the economic factors and increase the overall safety.

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Materials Failure Analysis

The primary objective of a materials failure analysis is to determine the root cause of failure. With our experience, we work with you to identify which of these common classes of problems that often lead to failures should be explored further:

  • Incorrect material selection
  • Material flaws
  • Design defects
  • Unanticipated service conditions
  • Misuse or abuse

Regardless of the probable problem area(s), we deliver on any or all of these common failure analysis steps for you:

background information gathering

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Visual and preliminary examination

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Non-destructive inspection

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Testing for material properties

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Detailed fractography

Microscopic examination

Identification of failure mechanisms

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Stress/fracture mechanics analysis

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Failure mode simulation

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Data review, conclusions, and reporting

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