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Failure Analysis
Samples are studied for all possible causes of failure. Their metallurgical composition and industrial grading are compared to their application. It can often be determined if a part was used incorrectly, if there was a design or assembly flaw or if an outside force or object led to its failure. We help solve the problem and often suggest corrective measures.
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Corrosion Analysis
Corrosion is very costly and can lead to the unexpected failure of a part. Ideal Metallurgical can determine a metal's suseptibility to corrosion. We can often identify the chemicals that may have provoked corrosion. Foriegn objects or impurities in metals often accelerate corrosion, resulting in unexpected failure. These are some of the things that we look for when conductiong a corrosion analysis.
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Standards Conformity
Does a material conform to industry sandards? Is it too close to its limits of acceptibility? Is it suitable for its intended application? Our reports allow you to accurately compare materials to your engineering standards.
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Transformation Over Time - Microstructure & Hardness
Metals can be transformed during use by heating and cooling cycles. We can report on changes in composition, hardness and redistribtion of elements within a metal that may have occured. This is expecially important for parts such as drill bits, engine components, high temperature ducts and other industrial equipment. Chemical manufacturing plants and refineries are two areas where our expertise is often needed.
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Second Opinions & Consultation
If a manufacturer or a designer is concerned about an application for a material, we will suggest laboratory tests to reduce the risk of failure. Successful tests and simulations greatly increase your chances of success.
Our reports can also indicate if replacement materials, or materials produced overseas, are similar to the original materials.
Verification of your own test results can be useful, especially if you're getting ambiguous results or can't isolate a problem. Ideal Metallurgical can team up with you to consult and verify your processes. While we do not offer a quality control service, we often help companies to refine and improve their own regular testing procedures.
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The Analysis process starts at the scene of the root event.
Ideal Metallurgical Services can visit on-site
for inspections, record taking and sample removal.
SOME OF THE TESTS THAT WE CAN PERFORM ARE:
Metallography Inclusion Counts & Metal Cleanliness
Microscopy Particle Analysis
Fractography Contamination Tests
Scanning Electron Microscopy X-Ray Radiography
Fatigue Striation Count Penetrant Inspection
Intergranular Corrosion Weld Procedure Analysis
Macrotech, Flow Lines & Grain Hardness Tests (Rockwell, Vickers & Micro)
Image Analysis & Modelling Tensile Tests
Archival Services On Site Sampling & Assesment
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