Forensic engineering
Failure analysis and quality tests
Forensic Eingineering
What is forensic engineering? In ATRIA we offer a personalized service of failure analysis in products and materials to identify the origin of the problem and find the most appropriate solution. Due to the great variety of failures that can exist, in ATRIA we study each one of them by means of different characterization techniques. The realization of these analyses allows us to know the state of the material or product and to detect the main causes of the problem. This information is crucial to work on the solution of the failure. In many occasions, no method or test adapts to the customer’s requirements, that is why in ATRIA we have the possibility to develop these tests ad-hoc according to the customer’s specific needs. We tell you what services we offer in this area.
In ATRIA we offer a personalized service of failure analysis in products and materials to identify the origin of the problem and find the most appropriate solution. Due to the great variety of failures that can exist, in ATRIA we study each one of them by means of different characterization techniques. The realization of these analyses allows us to know the state of the material or product and to detect the main causes of the problem. This information is crucial to work on the solution of the failure. In many occasions, no method or test adapts to the customer’s requirements, that is why in ATRIA we have the possibility to develop these tests ad-hoc according to the customer’s specific needs. We tell you what services we offer in this area.
Types of services
Materials and properties characterization
In ATRIA we have a wide variety of characterization equipment to study materials and analyze their physical, chemical, mechanical or thermal properties, among others. These allow us to carry out forensic engineering projects.
Product and process failure analysis
We offer a failure study service applied to products and processes to understand the origin of the problem, through characterizations and technical studies. The objective of this service is to provide a solution based on results and contrasted with technical bibliography.
Accelerated aging tests
In our laboratory we can reproduce aggressive environments in a controlled manner, subjecting the product to extreme conditions of temperature, humidity, light, abrasion and others. The objective is to know the behavior of the material to this accelerated aging.
Ad-hoc tests
Sometimes, standardized tests do not cover all the properties that are needed. On other occasions it is possible that there is not even a standard to be followed for the test you want to perform. Therefore, in ATRIA we develop customized tests for your project.
How do we select the most suitable test?
Case study
Our clients sometimes have previous analysis from which data can be extracted and know the possible origin of the problem. In addition, we study the variables of the production process, in case any of them is relevant in the case. All this information allows us to define the next steps of the project.
Failure characterization
If necessary, if a problem is related to a material failure. In order to know the physical/chemical state of the problem we select the most appropriate techniques to study the problem.
Performance study and proposed solution
After characterizing the material, we study the results obtained and correlate them with the variables that may be causing the problem (production process, external agents, misuse, raw materials, etc.). The objective is to determine the origin of the failure, so it is essential to have as much information as possible. Sometimes, we contrast our results with technical literature to propose the most appropriate solution.
Forensic eingineering applications
Forensic eingineering applications
Failure analysis and troubleshooting
The main application of forensic engineering is focused on solving problems in industrial products or materials. In ATRIA we are specialized in studying failures to solve industrial problems of different types.
Life testing and aging
To ensure that a product or material is capable of correctly resisting the conditions of use, at ATRIA we carry out life tests that accelerate both the use that a material will receive and the wear and tear caused by external agents. This application is essential to ensure the final quality of the product.
Study of functional properties
Thanks to the characterization techniques we use, we can characterize the functionality of products and materials. For example, their ability to repel water, their anti-bacterial properties or their ease of cleaning, among other properties.
