Our metallurgists can assist with:

• Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigations – Evaluation of fractured, cracked, worn, corroded, or otherwise failed components to help determine potential failure mechanisms and contributing factors.

• Material Selection & Application Support – Guidance in selecting appropriate metals and alloys based on mechanical properties, service conditions, corrosion resistance, manufacturability, and applicable material requirements.

• Material Identification & Verification – Chemical, mechanical, and metallographic evaluation to verify material composition, properties, condition, or conformance.

• Manufacturing & Processing Issues – Investigation of concerns involving heat treatment, welding, forming, machining, casting, forging, coatings, and other manufacturing processes.

• Metallurgical & Microstructural Evaluation – Interpretation of microstructures, grain size, phases, inclusions, decarburization, case depth, welds, and other metallurgical characteristics.

• Testing Strategy & Test Development – Assistance determining the appropriate tests, sample configurations, acceptance criteria, or evaluation methods for unique applications.

• Material & Specification Review – Technical review of material requirements, specifications, drawings, and test results to help determine an appropriate evaluation approach.

• Welding & Fabrication Support – Metallurgical consultation related to weld quality, weld procedure qualification, welder qualification, cracking, heat-affected zones, and other fabrication concerns.

• Independent Test Result Review – Technical interpretation of laboratory results and assistance understanding what those results mean for your component or application.