Fracture analysis through characterization of the macroscopic and microscopic fracture features is an indispensable tool for understanding the mechanism (or mode) of fracture and identifying physical conditions of the component that may have contributed to the failure. MEE staff are experts at interpretation of fracture features that determine the fracture mechanism (ductile fracture, fatigue fracture, etc.) and fracture origin locations, as well as provide information about the direction and magnitude of forces that caused the fracture.
