Failure analysis

Products fail. Engel Metallurgical can help determine why.

Macro photo lab
Macro photo lab
Failed hypodermic needle
Failed hypodermic needle

Our engineers test and analyze materials with forensic analysis using accepted methodologies and industry standards that include: ASM Handbook Vol. 11, ASTM E620, E678, E1188, E1492, and E2332. We then provide independent, expert opinions about material failure, including:

  • Root cause
  • Failure mode
  • Photographic documentation
  • Fracture evaluations

Engel Metallurgical's combination of equipment and expertise helps clients get the independent analysis they need to best guide their own efforts.

The core of Engel Metallurgical is quality, with a continual focus on maintaining and enhancing how we achieve new levels of detailed quality, including our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.