Specialist in Metallurgical Investigations & Failure Analysis
Metallurgical investigations are often carried out to solve production problems through the testing and characterisation of metals and alloys through chemical composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties. From these results, there is an ability to determine if the material is both correct and in the right condition for the application, and indeed meets the specification.
Most engineering components and equipment, if well designed, manufactured properly, and operated within the designed limits will give the intended service and life. However a component or piece of equipment that fails prematurely is not only a nuisance, but can have more serious consequences in terms of financial, and loss of reputation, as well as of injury and loss of life.
By analysing the metal characteristics and the operating conditions (environment and loads and speed), the failure investigation will often reveal the mode of and the reasons for the failure.
From the results, corrective measures can be recommended to prevent the reoccurrence of the problem.
G H Stott Metallurgical Consultant has over 29 years of experience in metallurgical investigations and failure analysis and can guide you to overcome your problems.
• Problem solving and failure analysis of metal components
• Root cause analysis on failed mechanical equipment
• Metallurgical investigations
• Reverse engineering
• Heat treatment problem solving and advice
• Material identification
• Mechanical testing
• Welding inspection