Failure Investigations

Failure investigation is a core TWI service built on multi-disciplinary expertise, over 60 years of experience and a world-recognised reputation.

Failure investigation
Failure investigation
Failure investigation

Professionally qualified engineers and metallurgists with experience of failures from all industry sectors are able to provide solutions to problems through thorough investigation services to suit any client's needs. We can investigate failures on all scales - from microelectronics to ships and pressure vessels. Our services include:

  • Determination of failure cause
  • Identification of failure mechanisms
  • Materials analysis
  • Metallography and microscopy (light and electron)
  • Engineering Critical Assessment
  • Fitness-for-purpose analysis
  • Remedial and repair work
  • Design advice and preventative measures
  • Expert Witnesses
  • Non-destructive testing
  • On-site testing and investigation

To find out more about how TWI could benefit your company, please contact us at frm@twi.co.uk


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