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  4. Case Study: Expert Witness: Analysis of Disputed Material

    Dr. John Tartaglia of Element Materials Technology in Wixom, Michigan, was asked to perform expert witness services in a wrongful death suit. The plaintiff alleged that steelmaking byproduct and manufacturing sl... read article

  7. Case Study: Identification of Engine Valve Deposits

    The unknown particulate matter was depositing on the head of an engine valve. The client wanted to identify the chemical composition of the deposits.... read article

  9. Case Study: Oil Hose Failure

    Several elastomeric oil hoses had failed in multiple installations after only a few hours in service. The hoses were specified to be fabricated from a chlorinated polyethylene rubber compound.... read article

  12. Element Failure Analysis Expert Andrew Greenfield

    Andrew Greenfield, a failure analyst with over five years of experience, holds expertise in the following areas: Materials: carbon & alloy steel, stainless steels, aluminum Testing: metallography, SEM/EDS analysis, mechanical testing, on-site metallurgical techniques Industries: oil & gas, power generation, automotive, medical, aerospace... read article

  16. Element Failure Analysis Expert Carrie Menendez, P.E.

    Carrie Menendez, P.E., a failure analyst with over fourteen years of experience, holds expertise in the following areas: Materials: carbon & alloy steel, stainless steels, aluminum, nickel alloys Processes: fastener manufacturing (aerospace & commercial), heat treatment Testing: metallography, SEM/EDS analysis, mechanical testing Industries: oil & gas, power generation, automotive, medical, aerospace... read article

  18. Element Failure Analysis Expert Craig C. Brown

    Craig Brown has over 30 years of experience in metallurgy, chemistry, and quality control. His areas of expertise include carbon & low alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, cast iron, and more.... read article

  19. Element Failure Analysis Expert Craig J. Schroeder

    Mr. Schroeder specializes in failure analysis project management and training and has particular expertise in carbon & low alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, cast iron, titanium, and nickel. ... read article

  20. Element Failure Analysis Expert Dale Loiselle, CWI

    Mr. Loiselle has nearly thirty years of welding and weld failure analysis experience, including the following areas: Materials: carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, aluminum, nickel and titanium alloys Processes: SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, SW, OAW, DB, TB Testing: visual, penetrant, pressure testing, macro examination, metallographic examination, hardness, nondestructive, and failure analysis evaluations Industries: pressure vessel, structural, pipeline.... read article

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