Metallurgical Failure Analysis & RCA Testing Services

Titan Metallurgy’s metallurgical failure analysis lab delivers precise, data-driven root cause analysis (RCA) testing services to identify exactly why your materials or components failed — and how to prevent it from happening again.

Our accredited metallurgists use industry-leading tools and testing methodologies to systematically eliminate all possible causes until the definitive root cause is confirmed.

What Is Metallurgical Failure Analysis?

Metallurgical failure analysis is a structured investigative process used to determine the root cause of a material or component failure. Whether dealing with fractures, corrosion, fatigue cracking, or unexpected wear, our team applies a comprehensive, multi-method approach to deliver conclusive, defensible results.

Industries that rely on metallurgical failure analysis include:

• Aerospace & Defense
• Oil & Gas
• Automotive & Transportation
• Manufacturing & Heavy Equipment
• Construction & Structural Engineering
• Medical Devices

Our Metallurgical Failure Analysis Testing Methods

At Titan Metallurgy, we utilize a full suite of metallurgical testing services to ensure every failure investigation is thorough, accurate, and backed by scientific evidence.

Chemistry Testing

Verify that your material meets the required chemical composition specifications. Incorrect chemistry is one of the most common — and most overlooked — contributors to material failure.

Mechanical Testing

Evaluate the mechanical properties of your material, including tensile strength, hardness, impact resistance, and ductility, to determine whether the material performed within acceptable parameters.

Macro-Evaluation

Conduct a large-scale visual and physical examination of the failed component to identify surface-level defects, fracture patterns, corrosion damage, and other observable anomalies.

Micro-Evaluation (Metallographic Analysis)

Examine the microstructure of materials at a microscopic level to detect grain boundary issues, phase abnormalities, heat treatment deficiencies, and internal defects invisible to the naked eye.

SEM Analysis with EDS for Advanced Failure Investigation

Titan Metallurgy is equipped with a state-of-the-art Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) paired with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) — one of the most powerful tools available for advanced metallurgical failure analysis.

Why SEM/EDS Analysis Matters:

• High-resolution imaging of fracture surfaces and microstructural features
• Elemental composition analysis to identify contamination, corrosion products, or foreign materials
• Surface characteristic identification that conclusively supports root cause determinations
• Testing performed to ASTM E1508 international standards for quantitative and qualitative EDS analysis

Our SEM/EDS capabilities allow us to go beyond what traditional optical microscopy can reveal, providing definitive evidence when identifying the true root cause of complex material failures.

Metallurgy Consulting Services

Have results from another laboratory that you’re unsure about? Need a second opinion on a failure analysis report? Our metallurgy consulting services are designed to help you:

• Review and interpret existing failure analysis reports from other testing labs
• Compare findings against Titan Metallurgy’s independent analysis
• Provide expert testimony or documentation for legal, warranty, or insurance claims
• Recommend corrective actions to prevent future failures

Our degreed metallurgists bring decades of diverse investigation experience across multiple industries and are available to meet with you, your engineering team, or your legal counsel to discuss findings in detail.