Laboratory Expertise
Field Emission SEM (FESEM)
Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
Broad Beam Ion Milling
Light Microscopy
Microsectioning (Precision Cross Sections)
Metallography
Corrosion Testing
Rockwell Hardness Testing
Microhardness Testing
Tension/Compression Testing
Custom Test Design
Testing to Industry Standards
Engineering Consulting
Industries Served
Expert, Expedited Materials Solutions
Whether you are a designer of implantable medical devices, a manufacturer of electronic parts, or an engineer at a steel foundry, your projects benefit from MEE’s breadth of scientific expertise, responsiveness, thorough analysis and collaborative work style.
Case Studies
Fastener Failure
Fastener Failure – Creep Rupture This case study details the failure of five threaded rods from a support system within a high-temperature furnace. The furnace operated at approximately 1250F, and
Failure of Inlet Pigtail Pipes
Failed Pigtail Pipes This case study details the failure of recently replaced inlet pigtail pipes for a hydrogen reformer furnace. The pigtail connection to the catalyst tube consisted of a
Fracture of Sternal Plates
Fracture of Titanium Sternal Plates A metallurgical evaluation was requested to investigate the fracture of three titanium sternal plates that had failed in vivo after a shorter than expected service life.
Failed Dishwasher Fitting
Dishwasher Fitting Failure – Nondestructive Evaluation An inlet valve for the dishwasher in a personal residence leaked water causing damage to the surrounding structure. The homeowner contacted the retailer from
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evaluation of materials and products.
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Focused, Expert Analysis
MEE staff captures thousands of images each year using various light microscopes and scanning electron microscopes. Most are taken for specific projects – some for the fun of it – all offer fascinating views of the microscopic world we explore daily at MEE.
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Latest News
Editor’s Choice 2020: Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention
The Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention editorial team recently announced this year’s Editor’s Choice articles, showcasing six of the high-quality articles that were published in the journal in 2020. One of these top articles was authored by former MEE intern, Reid Schur. Reid interned with us in 2016 and is currently a Materials Science PhD candidate at the University of Washington conducting research on metal additive manufacturing. Congratulations Reid. All of the 2020 Editor’s Choice articles are free to read and can be shared with colleagues. • “A Fractographic Analysis of Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V by Electron Beam Melting: Effects of Powder Reuse” by R. Schur, S. Ghods, E. Schultz, C. Wisdom, R. Pahuja, A. Montelione, D. Arola, and M.