Using visual and microscopic examination and chemical analysis, we can tell you where and how a fracture started, how long it took to fail and what were the loads.
Bearings
Our analysis will tell you what ISO failure modes occurred on every part of a rolling element bearing. The lubricant will be evaluated and recommendations made to prevent future failures.
Metallography
A technique that shows the structure of a material and how (or if) it affected a failure. It can also be used in conjunction with physical testing to qualify materials for service.
Microscopy
Optical and scanning electron microscopy allows identification of small but important clues every failure leaves behind.
Chemical Analysis
We perform chemical analysis of metals and small particles using optical emission spectroscopy and electron dispersive spectroscopy.
Mechanical Testing
Our mechanical testing capabilites include Rockwell hardness, Vickers microhardness, tensile strength, and Charpy impact
Positive Metal Identification
We use optical emission spectroscopy to measure accurately what is in a metal.
