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Failure Investigation Services

At Hurst Metallurgical, our staff members have extensive experience and knowledge in conducting metallurgical analyses in order to determine the root cause of failure, and to provide corrective recommendations for preventing failures and improving system performance.

Component Level Analysis

We have conducted trouble-shooting and metallurgical analyses to solve the problems of thousands of different products, including:

  • Parts made from steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, and zinc alloys

  • Aerospace components

  • Oil & gas system components

  • Pistons, rods, shafts, bearings, gears, springs

  • Pipes and pipelines

  • Forgings, castings, cold formed parts

  • Fasteners

  • Springs

  • Heat exchangers

  • Orthopedic implants

We also provide in depth analysis for the purpose of reverse engineering components. We can determine a part’s alloy composition, heat treatment, coating, and manufacturing method, to allow you to successfully reproduce the part.

System Level Analysis

In addition to component failure investigation, we have conducted large scale investigations on petroleum refinery explosions and large structures such as drilling rigs, crude oil pipelines, and construction cranes.

In-plant consultation and troubleshooting is available from our experienced metallurgical staff members to solve your manufacturing problems.

Assessing Your Needs

If you are interested in our analysis services, we are happy to schedule a phone call with you to discuss your needs and determine an initial scope of services that will be needed. Once we have performed an initial examination of the failed component(s), a comprehensive metallurgical test protocol and a fee estimate is provided to you up front for your approval. See our FAQ below for more information.

FAQ

Contact us to discuss your testing requirements. Our team can review your specifications, confirm the appropriate test method and material needed to perform testing, and provide a prompt quotation.