Consulting
Failure Analysis and Materials Consulting
Root-cause determination of fracture, corrosion, coating delamination and product performance problems by multi-technique characterisation and expert review.
In short
Root-cause determination of fracture, corrosion, coating delamination and product performance problems by multi-technique characterisation and expert review. Failure analysis and materials consulting is the systematic investigation of material-related problems arising in service or production. Typical needs include warranty claims, supplier nonconformity, recurring defects and risk assessment of new materials.
Failure analysis and materials consulting is the systematic investigation of material-related problems arising in service or production. Starting from failure history and operating data, the investigation combines stereo microscopy, SEM fractography, EDS identification of contamination and inclusions, XRD analysis of phases and corrosion products, FTIR/Raman analysis of polymer degradation and residues, and coating thickness and corrosion measurements. Findings are related to mechanisms such as fatigue, brittle fracture, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, wear and thermal degradation to establish the root cause, with recommendations on material, process, coating or design. Typical needs include warranty claims, supplier nonconformity, recurring defects and risk assessment of new materials. It serves automotive, defence, energy, machinery, coatings and plastics industries.
What you receive
Failure history, investigation plan and summary of techniques applied
Macro/micro images, fractography, EDS/XRD/FTIR findings and measurement results
Failure mechanism and root-cause evaluation with evidence-to-conclusion traceability
Prioritised improvement recommendations for material, process, coating or design
Comprehensive technical report (PDF) and results meeting on request
How it works
Request and scoping
Failure history, operating conditions, production data and expected outputs are collected; an investigation plan with non-destructive/destructive sequence is proposed.
Sample reception and preparation
Failed and intact reference parts are logged and photographed with evidence integrity preserved; sections and fracture surfaces are prepared for analysis.
Measurement
The planned microscopy, spectroscopy, diffraction and test measurements are performed; findings are evaluated against failure mechanism hypotheses.
Reporting
Root cause and improvement recommendations are presented in the technical report; results and implementation steps are reviewed with you.
Pricing
from
€775
per day
Lead time 7–14 business days
Final pricing depends on sample count, preparation and reporting scope. You receive an itemised proposal.
Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.Request this service
Describe your sample and the decision it supports. We reply with a technical proposal.
Request analysisInstruments used
- Salt Spray
- ZL-6001
- SEM / EDS
- ZEISS EVO 10 + Oxford Instruments EDS
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I send samples for Failure Analysis and Materials Consulting?
Fill in the analysis request form. Our team replies with preparation and shipping instructions for your sample type, and we confirm together that the sample is suitable before you send it.
How long does Failure Analysis and Materials Consulting take?
It depends on the number of samples and laboratory workload. The estimated time on this page is a reference; once we review your request we share a firm schedule.
How is the price set?
The price on this page is a list price. It may change with the number of samples and any additional requests; after we agree the scope, the final price is shared in a proposal.
How do I receive the results?
Results are delivered as a written report. You can follow the status of your request in your account and through email notifications.
Can I request this from abroad?
Yes. We accept requests in Turkish, English, Arabic and Persian, and reply in the language you prefer.
Can I see your quality documents?
We develop our quality processes with reference to ISO/IEC 17025. For the current documents and scope details, contact us and we will send them in writing.
Instruments used
Corrosion and durability
ZL-6001 Salt Spray Corrosion Test Chamber
Neutral, acetic-acid and copper-accelerated salt spray testing to ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 for ranking the corrosion resistance of coatings and metallic surfaces.
Microscopy and imaging
ZEISS EVO 10 Scanning Electron Microscope with Oxford EDS Detector
Nanometre-scale surface morphology imaging with simultaneous elemental mapping by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
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High-resolution surface imaging by scanning electron microscopy with elemental point, line and map analysis by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.
Analysis
XRD Phase Analysis
X-ray diffraction for crystalline phase identification, quantitative phase analysis, crystallite size and degree of crystallinity in powders and solids.
Testing
Salt Spray Corrosion Testing
Accelerated corrosion resistance evaluation of coatings, paints and metal surfaces by neutral salt spray testing according to ISO 9227 and ASTM B117.
Consulting
Method Development and Validation Consulting
Consulting for designing, optimising, validating and documenting analytical test methods specific to your product and process in line with ISO/IEC 17025.
Further reading
Characterization
SEM/EDS Sample Preparation Guide
Reliable scanning electron microscopy and EDS results begin long before the sample enters the chamber. A hands-on guide to mounting, conductive coating, surface preparation and the mistakes that most often ruin an analysis.
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