Manufacturing

Equipment that includes both electrical and mechanical components neesd to be carefully examined in order to determine the origin and cause of a fire. Electrical or mechanical failures can occur in electric motors and rotating components, such as bearings, may also be present which can fail. Dryers will also have a heating element where failures can occur. Appliances will also have safety devices that need to be identified and examined to determine if they were properly functioning.

The purpose of failure analysis is to determine the most fundamental reason which caused the failure of a product/component (i.e., root cause), ideally with the intention of eliminating it and identifying means to prevent its recurrences. Failure analysis is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary (i.e., mechanical, metallurgical, physical, and chemical), forensic investigation into the reasons why a product or component has failed. Working with failed products or components, forensic engineers use a variety of examination techniques and testing methods to identify and evaluate specific root causes behind a failure.

Origin and Cause experts have extensive experience in investigating various products failures both consumers and industrial. Materials investigated are metals alloys, polymers, glasses, All our reports provide complete services combining the interpretation of laboratory results with the principles of materials science and engineering. We will guide you through the entire process of our investigation, we work around your schedule, ensuring that the investigation is completed in a timely manner, within the deadline, and on the budget.

OCI Group has extensive experience investigating equipment failures, leveraging our expertise in forensic engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science to identify root causes and prevent future incidents. Whether dealing with machinery breakdowns, material fatigue, or component malfunctions, our team conducts detailed analyses to understand how and why equipment fails. We assess factors such as design deficiencies, wear and tear, improper maintenance, and material defects, providing clients critical assistance in mitigating future risks, minimizing downtime, and improving overall operational efficiency.

OCI Group specializes in addressing product contamination issues in manufacturing, stemming from foreign materials, chemical reactions, human error or process failures. Our experts in materials science and engineering conduct thorough investigations, analyzing the manufacturing processes, raw materials, and environmental factors, to identify the source of contamination and provide solutions that help manufacturers safeguard product integrity and protect their brand reputation.