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Analysis Techniques
A Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is shown in the photograph. High resolution images are taken of material samples with the SEM.
The SEM is also equipped with an Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). Elemental compositions of sample materials are determined with the EDS system.
SEM image of a crack propagation analysis in alloy steel. This analysis is part of a project to determine the root cause of a component failure in a mechanical fastener assembly.
An EDS analysis of a corrosion product found on an electrical assembly. This analysis is part of a project to determine the root cause of a failure of the electrical assembly. The EDS data shows the elemental composition of the corrosion product. Note elemental symbols Fe, Zn, Cr, Al, Cl, Si, O.
Thermography image of an electrical component in operation. The image was produced by an Infra Red (IR) camera. This analysis is part of a project to determine the functionality of the electrical component under high current loads. The color coded scale on the right of the image indicates the temperatures within the component.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of a drive shaft. FEA is used to calculate the stress on the drive shaft. This analysis is part of a project to design a drive shaft that has sufficient strength to transmit extremely high torque loads. The color coded scale on the right of the image indicates the stress values within the drive shaft.
