Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation

Identify root causes, prevent recurrence, support legal and technical decisions.
Petro Base Group offers specialized metallurgical services focused on identifying, understanding, and resolving material failures across industrial operations.
When failures occur, you need accurate and reliable answers that are delivered fast. Our metallurgical failure analysis experts have the skills to quickly find the problem and prevent it from recurring. We offer Lab and Field services combined with attention to scientific detail and your needs.
Throughout the past 4 decades, we have become known as the leaders of quick failures analysis turn around and experts that have the experience to help you find the most relevant and cost-effective failure solutions.

Failure Analysis

Our Failure Analysis services are designed to uncover the root causes of material and component failures with speed and precision.

Whether conducted in the field or in our metallurgical lab, our investigations follow best practices from ASM and ASTM, using high-quality microscopy, metallography, and mechanical testing.

Clients benefit from quick turnaround times, expert insight, and cost-effective solutions that help restore operations and prevent future incidents. These services include:

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Forensic Investigation

Petro Base Group’s Forensic Investigation services offer a deeper, scientifically rigorous approach to understanding complex failures.

These investigations support technical decision-making, insurance claims, and legal proceedings by providing detailed, documented assessments. Our team uses advanced metallography, microscopy, and mechanical testing, following best practices from ASM and ASTM to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Collaboration among subject matter experts ensures each report is thorough, clear, and tailored to the needs of engineers, operators, and insurers. These services include:

  • Metallography
  • Corrosion Assessment
  • Microscopic Assessment
  • Fractography
  • Mechanical Properties Determination
  • Fitness-for-Service Assessment
  • NDE and Inspection Services
  • Root Cause Determination
  • An optimized workflow for fast turnaround
  • An expert collaboration process to improve accuracy
  • A skill for explaining science to people of every level of education
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Find the Right Services for the Success of your Project

Secure the success of your project with the depth of our expertise in engineering and construction. Our services are geared towards delivering the best possible outcomes for your projects.

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