Failure Analysis

Identifying the contribution of each possible cause of failure.

Tests objectives :

• Conduct a comprehensive investigation after a failure
• Assess the contribution of each possible cause of failure: Vibration fatigue, mechanical, track defect, impact, design, materials, etc.
• Propose appropriate and sustainable solutions

Tests facilities :

Laboratory of metallurgy and mechanical characterization

Non-destructive testing of railway parts, helping to select the best method and qualify products, equipment and methods.

Tests objectives :

• Advise on the choice of testing methods
• Assess railway parts with magnetic particle, ultrasonic and dye penetrant testing
• Develop new inspection methods
• Advise and develop specifications for non-destructive testing equipment
• Qualify equipment, products, testing instruction sheets, automated facilities and working standards
• COFREND examination centre for rail sector certification (CFCM/COFREND)

Tests facilities :

• Ultrasonic immersion inspection tank
  
• Magnetic particle test bench
  
• Wheel control test bench with magnetic particle testing
  
• Probes and other devices…

Accreditations :

CFCM – COFREND certification according to EN 473 and ISO 9712 standards

Testing norms :

EN ISO 9934, EN 1369, EN 10228, EN 17638, EN 23278, ISO 6933 – Magnetic particle testing

EN12668, EN 583, ISO 5948 – Ultrasonic testing

EN 571, EN ISO 3452, EN ISO 12706 – Dye penetrant testing

ISO 9712 – Certification of personnel