Engineering Services

Failure analysis is the process used to evaluate metal components to determine the reason for product and equipment failures and manufacturing quality problems. We have experience with a wide range of materials and industries. We help clients with failure analysis and root cause analysis of problems related to the metals used in their products and equipment. This involves examining fracture surfaces, corrosion deposits, or material characteristics and comparing the observations with background information such as known service conditions (applied stresses, temperature, or exposed chemicals), mill test reports and associated specifications, or any relevant background data regarding the failed component.

At SQS, we focus on assisting clients with material selection processes to ensure that the most reliable and economic materials are chosen for a particular application. Our engineers use their diverse, in-depth experience and an assortment of testing and inspection methods to efficiently acquire the crucial data needed for practical material selection and qualification. The operating environment—temperature, corrosion, stress, and strain—can profoundly affect the life of a specific material. Making the right choice in materials can be hugely beneficial to the bottom line, but making the wrong choice can be costly and even dangerous. Our experienced team can provide the skills and technology to help avoid the potentially staggering costs of project delays, in-service failures, warranty claims or recalls.

Well Qualified Welding engineers at SQS can prepare and review of Welding Procedure Specification, Qualification of Procedure Qualification Record and Welder Qualification for structures, equipment, etc. used in different sectors for GTAW, SMAW, SAW, GMAW, SAW and other welding process. Qualification is to ensure that the welding procedures are qualified by the fabricator prior to the application on the job, in accordance with the Codes, Standards, Specifications and Customer requirements.