Quality testing and chemical analysis services helping scientific, technology and manufacturing companies compete in the global market.
Product failure can be extremely costly for your business in terms of production costs, time delays, lost customers, and even major litigation. Count on Avomeen to efficiently identify the mode of failure and then work with you to find the best way to solve the failure issue in future production. Our scientists have the experience needed to solve a variety of problems including:
Our experienced scientists use a wide range of instrumentation for failure analysis, including SEM/EDXA, FT-IR, GC/MS, LC/MS, DSC, TGA, etc. for unknown identification and also can provide physical failure analysis such as tension, compression, permeability, surface analysis, and metallography.
Some materials that Avomeen can test in failure analysis projects:
We usually test for unknown materials by comparing ‘good’ vs. ‘bad’ samples, and can also provide onsite investigations if needed. Avomeen’s final reports include recommendations for failure prevention in future production, in addition to the conclusions, results and original technical data provided in all Avomeen reports.
Industry: Automotive
Problem: Breakage and peeling on an auto bumper
Solution: An automobile manufacturer noticed peeling and premature breakage on a polymer-based automobile bumper. The bumper was made using a blend of polymers. We examined the separation of layers with high-resolution microscopy and found adhesion failure at the separation. In order for the polymers to blend fully, a compatibilizer was necessary. Furthermore FT-IR analysis revealed no compatibilizer in the failed product.
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