Manufacturing Defect Services
Manufacturing defects caused by particles and thin films often cause performance deficiencies. Our staff scientists use state-of-the-art instruments for specialized microscopy and micro-analysis. Ask us for a confidential evaluation of your problem, followed by reliable analysis and consultation. If needed, we offer onsite investigation and coordination of additional services.
Subject Matter Experts
Analytical Services
- Elemental Composition
- Compositional Distribution
- Chemical Compound Identification
- Identification of Inorganic and Organic Materials
- Product Comparisons
- Metal Alloy Identification
- Thickness Measurements of Metal Plating, Surface Treatments, Paints, Coatings
Common Samples
- Surface stains on metals, glass, plastics, paint
- Particle impurities on metals, glass, plastics, paint, pharmaceutical tablets
- Electrical contacts with highly resistive connections
- Failed adhesion/delamination
- Scuffed, scratched, gouged samples
- Particle inclusions in metals, glass, plastics
- Premature fractures
Related Instruments & Techniques
- Microtomy
- Particle Isolation
- Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (EDS)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- Raman Spectroscopy