Read Consulting was asked to perform plastic failure analysis on a broken pickup truck tailgate latch. Attached are a series of photographs demonstrating the latch and the cause of failure. The latch is mostly held to the back gate with two machine screws that are screwed into PEM inserts pushed into bosses when the plastic […]
Metal Failure Analysis: Food Packaging Failure Analysis
Introduction Chips of a foreign material were found in canned tomato product at a customer’s site. A materials and food packaging expert performed a failure analysis to determine the source of these flakes. Procedure The chips were documented with a low power microscope. In addition, the materials present were evaluated using two methods. The shiny […]
Broken Carbide Cutting Tool Root Cause Failure Analysis
California Metal Failure Expert determines the root cause of the failure of a broken carbide tip on a mild steel shank.
Window Damage Root Cause Failure Analysis
California Glass Failure Expert evaluates damaged windows and determines the root cause of the damage.
Metal Weld Failure Analysis, Chair Failure Due to Inadequate Weld
California Metal Failure Expert evaluates failed “stackable” chair weld and determines root cause.
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