Failure Analysis & Consultancy
We work with you to analyse failures, find their root cause and, more importantly, provide timely and cost-effective solutions.
Root cause investigation
At Lucideon, we know that identifying material, process and product faults and failures, and finding the root cause of failures quickly, are of paramount importance in order to avoid downtime, inform product development, and ensure buyer satisfaction.
How we can help
Our failure analysis services include complete physical, chemical, and surface analysis of both metallic and non-metallic materials to:
- reduce downtime
- find the root cause of failures
- prevent recurrences
- assess liability
- increase fundamental understanding of materials and equipment in your process
For metals and non-metals
For metals, the laboratory testing services are augmented by extensive metallography and metallurgical evaluation capabilities, which, when combined with fractography using a scanning electron microscope, can further unlock important clues in the investigation of the root causes of failure.
For non-metals, chemical and surface analysis are often key to identifying contaminants; where they are and how they have been introduced into processing.
Adding value throughout the material life cycle
Failure analysis and root cause investigation is critical during any phase of the material life cycle. While it can often be thought of it as occurring only as part of the quality control or service performance process, analysis during the design, feasibility and testing phases can also provide valuable information leading to improvements in the durability and performance of new products.
Why Lucideon?
We have extensive laboratory facilities and capabilities for testing, analysis, evaluation and characterisation, and unrivalled experience in understanding the fundamental material science behind potential failure mechanisms and also in knowing how to test, diagnose, and rectify them, in situations ranging from ceramic tiles to nuclear power stations. We can turn failure into success.
White Papers
This white paper provides some insights into the failure of plastic products and introduces some of the analytical techniques commonly used in failure diagnosis
This white paper provides an introduction to the theory behind fatigue in general, and the factors that affect how materials perform in fatigue
This white paper describes examples of how electron microprobe analysis has been used effectively in problem solving
Case Studies
Lucideon's additive manufacturing expertise helped identify root cause of product failure
Lucideon's additive manufacturing expertise helped identify root cause of product failure
Analysis of concrete and screed identified that the flooring materials specified were not used and lower-cost alternatives were sourced