Broken components — failing results — service-life failures…

Exova’s global team of Failure Analysts and Metallurgical and Materials Engineers are here to assist in finding the root cause.

Every failure investigation is as unique as the part itself. Exova’s team of engineers and experts bring knowledge and industrial experience to situations which require a complex understanding of how parts are made, the nature in which they are used as well as the fundamentals of the materials themselves.

FIS & FAS Service Details:

Singapore’s Failure Analysis, investigative and materials consultancy services can determine the specific mechanism(s) and cause(s) of a failure and suggest possible material or design solutions such that the problem will not re-occur.

As each investigation is as unique as the applications they serve. Our team is happy to assess the situation in the lab or on-site, and provide a professional report detailing the issue as well as what could be ascertained given the data in order to prevent future occurrence, or to improve the performance of the device, component or structure.

The following causes are often found to contribute to mnaterial or product failure:

• Exceeding/abusing design parameters - e.g. load
• Inappropriate material selection
• Use of rogue/defective material
• Poor product design features
• Service environment - e.g. temperatures, corrosives

Facilities & Equipment in Singapore include:

• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) assisting in evaluating fracture surfaces at high magnifications.
• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) which allows semi-quantitative chemical analysis on particles that are fractions of a millimetre in size.
• Optical Microscopes enabling examination of quality examination of materials, effectiveness of heat treatment, and integrity of welded joints.
• Macro & micro-photographic capabilities allowing for the recording and reporting of features observed.