You hire a metallurgist to help determine the root cause of metal problems - component failures and quality problems.
Metallurgists also work on product design, manufacturing process development, cost reduction, and quality improvement.
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Metallurgists and metallurgical engineers work with design and manufacturing companies on decisions and problems related to the metals used in their products. They also work with insurance companies and attorneys for product, equipment, and structure failures
There are several reasons for hiring a metallurgical engineering. Here are three reasons:
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Combing through the internet to find a good metallurgist can be difficult. There are lots of choices. How to choose? Well, here are three things to look for in a metallurgist:
On the rest of this page we address each of these items.
We’ve been providing metals engineering expertise for product engineering and failure analysis for over 30 years. Our metallurgy consulting experience covers every aspect of product development and manufacturing.
Industry experience includes automotive, aerospace, hardware, tools, medical and dental devices, plumbing, industrial equipment, machinery, electronics, and many more.
Alloy experience includes carbon steel, low-alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, brass and bronze, and super alloys. Coating experience includes electroplated, PVD, galvanized, powder coated, and thermal sprayed. We also have experience with welded, soldered, and brazed joints.
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Our metallurgy consulting process is unique because our approach to metallurgy consulting is unique. We understand that behind all the data and engineering are people. People with real-world needs and who will face challenges during implementation. We do not just hand off reports and end the relationship once information has been shared. We seek to keep open the lines of support and communication throughout the life of a project.
Needs Review
Every engineering project starts with a conversation with you and your engineering team to discuss the project and collect background information. This is done by phone or internet meeting and usually takes 30 minutes. There’s no charge for this step.
We’ll review photos and drawings of your product and components and discuss your objectives for the project. We will also discuss the project scope, the work to be performed and samples required if metallurgical testing is necessary. We will also discuss approximate cost. For the scope, it’s critical to have complete agreement on the problem to solve.
Identify the Project Approach
This is where we use our experience, training, and knowledge to identify the best path forward. This includes metallurgical analysis of components or metal stock, discussions with suppliers, and reviewing technical standards and engineering literature.
Project Quote
A project quote includes the project scope, the work to be performed, and the cost. After you approve the work we begin right away.
Perform the Work (may be iterative with the next step)
The work discussed in the proposal is performed. If that includes metallurgical analyses, the data is collected and reviewed.
Review data (may be iterative with the previous step)
We review the information collected and our findings with the client’s engineers and get their input. Their input is important because they have technical expertise in other areas that is complimentary to metals engineering. Also, they are familiar with the details about the design, manufacturing, and use of the item being engineered.
As we discuss things it is common for more considerations, options, and background details to come to light. In some cases, it is determined that more work is required.
This step is key - we won’t just give you a report and leave it to you to figure out how to use the information to make your decision or fix your problem. We work with clients to help engineer solutions.
Written Report
We provide a written report once the engineering work is completed. The report covers the work performed, analysis results, data from technical literature, done, recommendations, and conclusions.
We’ve been providing metals engineering expertise for product engineering and failure analysis for over 30 years.
Also, see our YouTube Channel for videos on different topics of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering for product design, manufacturing, and failure analysis
