When Failure Happens,
We Find the Reason.
Advanced failure analysis services for mechanical, metallurgical, weld, fatigue, corrosion, and electrical component failures — conducted by Canada's leading accredited materials testing laboratory.
- Root cause analysis with defensible, court-ready reports
- SEM/EDS, XRF, FTIR, OES and optical microscopy in-house
- Mechanical, weld, bolt, shaft, pipe, and PCB failure investigation
- Fast turnaround — urgent cases responded to same day
- Trusted by Cummins, ArcelorMittal, MAGNA, DANA & more
Comprehensive Failure Analysis
Across All Material Types
From fractured fasteners to failed pressure vessels — our ISO-accredited laboratory investigates the complete spectrum of failure modes with precision instrumentation and expert engineering insight.
Expert Results.
Not Just Equipment.
We combine deep engineering experience, modern instrumentation, and ISO 17025 standards-based methodology to deliver failure analysis reports that are accurate, actionable, and defensible.
A Rigorous, Structured Investigation
Every Single Time
Every failure analysis project follows our proven four-phase investigation protocol — ensuring nothing is missed and every conclusion is supported by objective evidence.
Evidence Collection & Background Review
We begin with a thorough intake: component history, operating conditions, service environment, prior repairs, material specs, and any documentation of the failure event.
Visual Inspection · PhotographyMacro & Micro Fractographic Analysis
Optical microscopy, SEM imaging, and EDS mapping of fracture surfaces, cross-sections, and microstructures to characterize failure mode — fatigue, overload, corrosion, or material defect.
SEM · EDS · Optical MicroscopyChemical & Mechanical Characterization
Material composition verification via OES/XRF, hardness testing, tensile/impact testing, and microhardness mapping to confirm material conformance and identify heat treatment or manufacturing anomalies.
OES · XRF · FTIR · HardnessRoot Cause Determination & Reporting
Integration of all findings into a comprehensive, professionally written failure analysis report — including root cause statement, contributing factors, and specific corrective recommendations.
Expert Report · RecommendationsFrom Tiny Fasteners to Critical
Aerospace Components
Our failure analysis laboratory handles components across every industry and application — if it has failed, we can determine why.
⚙️ Mechanical Components
- Shafts, axles, crankshafts, camshafts
- Gears, gearboxes, pinions
- Bearings, bushings, springs
- Bolts, studs, nuts, screws, fasteners
- Valves, actuators, hydraulic cylinders
- Welded joints and weldments
- Connecting rods, leaf springs
🏗️ Structural Components
- Pressure vessels, storage tanks
- Pipes, tubes, elbows, flanges
- Structural beams, columns, brackets
- Heat exchangers, boiler tubes
- Castings and forgings
- Landing gear, aerospace brackets
- Pipeline sections and cable joints
⚡ Electrical & Electronic
- Relays and contactors
- Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
- Bus bars, terminals, cable terminations
- Switch housings
- LCDs and display assemblies
- Solder joint and connector failures
🚗 Automotive & Aerospace
- Engine and transmission components
- Drive shafts, CV joints
- Suspension parts, control arms
- Brake and steering components
- Landing gear and structural brackets
- Fuel system components
🏭 Industrial Equipment
- Pumps and impellers
- Compressor components
- Conveyor and chain assemblies
- Mechanical seals and seal faces
- Coupling and shim pack failures
- Industrial fasteners and anchor bolts
🧪 Materials & Specimens
- Metallic specimens for composition
- Polymers and plastic components
- Composite materials
- Coatings and surface treatments
- Heat-treated coupons
- Weld qualification specimens
Understanding Why
Components Really Fail
Component failures rarely have a single simple cause. Most failures result from an interaction of material condition, design stress, operational loading, and environmental exposure. Our failure analysis engineers are trained to unravel this complexity and identify the true root cause — not just the proximate event.
Whether you're dealing with a weld failure analysis problem, a shaft fracture under fatigue loading, a boiler tube failure from internal corrosion, or a PCB assembly failure from heat-induced degradation — the methodology is the same: evidence-based, objective, and thorough.
Incorrect material grade, improper heat treatment, design stress concentrations, overloading, poor weld quality, and environmental contamination are among the most frequent failure contributors we identify across industries.
Trusted Across Every
High-Stakes Sector
Our failure analysis laboratory serves clients across Canada and internationally — wherever materials and components are under critical performance demands.
Questions About
Failure Analysis
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