Metallurgy and failure analysis that identifies root cause, validates material performance, and reduces repeat incidents in harsh service.
IFEL excels in diverse realms, including surface analysis, mechanical testing, failure analysis, and environmental and product testing.
Our approach centers on fostering robust connections with our clients to offer comprehensive services that precisely meet unique requirements.
Behind our success is a team of dedicated professionals, including doctorate-level experts and seasoned specialists in materials science, weld inspection, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering.
We mobilize quickly for urgent investigations while also establishing proactive testing regimes that extend asset life.
Lab insights are paired with field conditions so recommendations reflect the realities of your operating environment.
Targeted investigations and advisory support for harsh operating environments.
We combine microscopy, spectroscopy, and mechanical testing to confirm exactly why a component failed or how to extend its life.
Rapid mobilization for on-site evidence collection, lab teardown, and causal analysis.
We connect metallurgical findings to operating data so corrective actions are specific and defensible.
Qualification of materials, coatings, weld procedures, and specialty products prior to procurement or fabrication.
Programs are structured to satisfy internal QA as well as regulatory or client-driven specifications.
Assessment of corrosion mechanisms, protective coatings, and mitigation strategies for aggressive services.
We map remaining life and inspection intervals so maintenance budgets stay predictable.
Hands-on guidance for welding procedure development, welder qualification, and fabrication QA.
Our inspectors and engineers stay available during production runs to keep documentation complete.
Partnering with IFEL means every material selection, weld procedure, or root-cause analysis is backed by hands-on laboratory data and seasoned practical judgment.
We package findings into plain-language reports with photos, data tables, and next steps so leadership teams can act immediately.
Plant layouts, stress checks, and construction-ready deliverables for brownfield or greenfield facilities.
Structural analysis, detailing, and life-safety consulting for industrial, commercial, and residential assets.
Process design, optimization, and risk facilitation for plants and packaged systems.
HVAC, plumbing, fire, and energy advisory services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
NDT, API inspection, and quality assurance to complement engineering work.
Integrated project delivery from concept through completion.
When failure analysis or material qualification becomes critical, bring in IFEL's material engineering team to accelerate confident decisions.