Material Failure Analysis
Why Failure Analysis Matters for Future Success?
Failure analysis is a pivotal cornerstone in product development, shaping a trajectory that learns from the past to prevent future pitfalls. Our consultancy, steered by seasoned material experts, extends profound insights into material choices, offering unbiased guidance across diverse projects. From intricate material nuances to potential alterations in heat treatment procedures, our aim is to amplify the longevity of your products.
Operating globally, our failure analysis services span sectors like Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Transportation, Construction, Medical Devices, and Consumer Products. With extensive engineering expertise, we contribute valuable recommendations, paving the way for enhanced future product performance.
Our services encompass a spectrum of failure scenarios, from fracture and failure modes to stress corrosion, contamination, wear failures, and beyond. Leveraging cutting-edge techniques like SEM and NDT, we delve into the core of failures, fostering a proactive approach towards fortified product excellence.
Our Failure Analysis Capabilities
Failure Analysis of Metals
Failure Analysis of Non-metals
Failure Analysis of Non-metals
Our meticulous metallurgical failure analysis process delves into the causes of metal component failures, aiding in the prevention of future issues. At Global Laboratories, our skilled team offers extensive analysis, investigation, and consultancy services. Our experienced metallurgists provide tailored and specialised consultancy work, utilising a diverse range of methods to identify root causes.
We cover a wide array of metallic materials, including aluminum alloys, cast iron, chrome, copper alloys, steels, titanium alloys, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of failure origins, enabling informed decisions for enhanced component performance and durability.
High Cycle Fatigue testing from 3200 GBP per 15 samples (fatigue limit)
Low Cycle Fatigue testing from 100 GBP per sample
Failure Analysis of Non-metals
Failure Analysis of Non-metals
Failure Analysis of Non-metals
We lead in non-metallic material failure analysis, offering comprehensive services across 18 material types, including composites, polymers, fibers, ceramics, glass, and rubbers. Our expertise enables a deep understanding of these materials, identifying root causes and providing tailored corrective actions. Leveraging NDT capabilities, imaging services, and intensive material identification programs, our laboratories excel in analysing diverse formulations, ensuring precise insights into failure origins and degradation. Committed to minimising damage and preventing future failures, we stand as leaders in the specialised field of non-metallic material failure analysis.
Low Cycle Fatigue testing from 100 GBP per sample