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# Problem of cracks in materials

## You have noticed a problem with cracks in materials and want to solve it

### You have noticed a problem with cracks in materials and want to solve it

First of all, cracks can affect a large number of materials such as**metals, ceramics, polymers or composites.**

A **material crack refers** to the appearance of a sudden discontinuity in a material under the effect of external stresses, resulting in a loss in the reliability and strength of the product.

The characteristics of the cracks, called “[**facies**](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy/fracture-facies-analysis-laboratory/)“, (length, depth, speed of appearance…) allow us to know their origin.

A cracking problem in materials is caused by a strength problem and/or production defects. Thus, it is crucial to prevent the problem of cracks in materials by choosing a material adapted to its life cycle and by thorough testing at the time of manufacture.

The expertise of a competent laboratory will allow you to ensure the **conformity** and **durability** of a material while giving you the possibility to**adapt your production** processes in order to prevent the occurrence of cracks. 

## The FILAB laboratory offers you tailor-made support in solving your problem of cracks in materials

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise and R&D support, **FILAB** assists companies from all sectors in solving cracking problems on materials. FILAB provides its clients with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a 5200m² [analytical facility](https://filab.fr/en/our-services.md) with state-of-the-art techniques such as **Scanning Electron Microscopy** ([SEM-FEG EDX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md)), [Optical Microscopy](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-of-analysis-and-observation-by-optical-microscope-mo.md) or **dilatometry**.

Call on the FILAB laboratory to solve your material cracking problems!

## OUR SERVICES

[Failure analysis and study ](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md)

[Corrosion analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md)

[Analysis and study of part failure mechanisms](https://filab.fr/en/)

[Surface defect analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-analysis-surface-defects-metal-parts.md)