Welding
Whether a tiny laser weld on an implantable medical device or a multi-pass weld on a stainless steel forging, MEE has the specialized tools for the examination and evaluation of welds and welding processes. A metallographic cross section and microhardness test performed by one of our experienced staff can provide the valuable information for procedure development or welder qualification.
Recent projects include:
- Characterization of titanium laser spot welds
- Characterization of weld geometry in a disimilar noble metal weld
- Fatigue failure at a weld in a cheese mold
- Fatigue failure in a steam line due to incomplete joint penetration
- Caustic stress corrosion cracking near welds in a chemical process pipe
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Featured Case Study
Leaking Chemical Storage Tank
Leaking Chemical Storage Tank A chemical storage tank at a manufacturing facility began to leak trace quantities of the chemical from the tank into the chemical containment area surrounding the tank. The leaks were found to be due to numerous small cracks in the type 316 stainless steel shell (wall)….