Impact Analytical has extensive collaborative experience with the automotive industry, providing failure analysis and identifying contaminants. Optical and scanning electron microscopies are frequently coupled with infrared microscopy to understand failure mechanisms and identify contamination in polymer parts. Additional information regarding the thermal and mechanical properties of the sample can be investigated utilizing differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravometric analysis. The combination of these techniques provides evaluation of sample morphology, fracture surface analysis, crack propagation, chemical and elemental composition, polymer molecular weight, additives packages and thermal/mechanical properties. The depth of expertise at Impact includes critical molding and processing operations that frequently contribute to the failure of polymer parts as a result of the increasing cost and throughput demands on production in this highly competitive industry.

High demands in production necessitate high demands for service. At Impact Analytical, we understand the need for accurate data, as well as fast turn-around. We have the necessary years of experience solving the analytical problems of the automotive industry to deliver accurate, on-time solutions.