Failure Analysis

Failure Analysis and Failure Prevention – from SGS Ludwig.

As a world leader in failure analysis and failure prevention, we are the first choice for clients in every industry across the world.  Our accredited metallurgical laboratories performs an array of testing to successfully identify the causes of failures for our clients. At the SGS Ludwig labs in Canada, testing is conducted for:

• Corrosion Failure Analysis
• Metal Failure Analysis
• Pipeline Failure Analysis
• Wellhead Component Failure Analysis
• Welding Failure Analysis 
• Fastener Failure Analysis
• Heat Exchanger Failure Analysis
• Wire Rope Failure Analysis
• Drilling Component Failure Analysis
• Rail Failure Analysis

Common metal tests utilized in failure analysis are chemical analysis (OES), tensile testing (ASTM E8), microstructural analysis, and hardness (ASTM E18 and E92). These tests offer a solid baseline for evaluating a metal sample. Other standard tests that might be utilized include impact testing (ASTM E23), visual and SEM fractography, and fracture mechanics (ASTM E399 and E1820, ISO 12135 and 15653).

To learn more about our failure analysis services, contact us today.