The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) performs solder and brazing failure analysis to identify the root causes of joint degradation. Joint failures can lead to electrical interruptions, leakage, mechanical weakness, or complete system failure.
At ATS, our team improves solder and brazed joint reliability by recommending optimal process parameters, enhancing surface preparation and cleanliness, developing quality assurance and inspection programs, and training manufacturing teams in industry best practices. These measures strengthen joint integrity and support long-term component performance in electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial systems.
Comprehensive Joint Evaluation
We identify root causes of casting failures by evaluating each component’s entire lifecycle, including material selection, manufacturing processes, post-processing treatments, and service conditions. Our comprehensive approach, aligned with ASTM, ASME, ISO, and industry standards, enables us to pinpoint both primary and contributing failure mechanisms.
What are Common Solder and Brazing Failure Modes?
We assess both manufacturing and service factors to provide a comprehensive understanding of failure mechanisms. ATS routinely identifies soldering and brazing defects and in-service failures, including but not limited to:
- Poor Wetting or Lack of Bonding
- Voids and Porosity
- Intermetallic Compound (IMC) Issues
- Thermal Fatigue
- Corrosion and Environmental Degradation
- Overheating or Thermal Damage
- Mechanical Overload
- Vibration
Our Analytical Methods and Techniques
By identifying the true cause of failure, our root cause analysis services enable our clients to implement effective corrective actions, optimize manufacturing processes, improve quality control, and prevent future failures.
- Visual and Macroscopic Inspection
- Cross-Sectioning and Metallography
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDS
- Microhardness Testing
- X-ray Radiography
- CT Scanning
- Chemical Analysis
Partner with ATS
ATS leverages extensive metallurgical engineering and failure analysis experience to help clients quickly and accurately identify root causes of failures and defects. Operating under an ISO 9001:2015-registered quality management system and supported by multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations, our failure analysis labs are optimized to deliver actionable insights to improve product integrity, reduce downtime, and enhance safety.
Contact Us
Partner with ATS for your solder and brazing failure analysis needs. Complete our web form or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to get started today.
