Surface treatment failure on an optronic component embedded in the laboratory

Materials Characterization Quality Control Expertise and Failure Analysis
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
Safran
Safran Approval
Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation Approval

Sécuriser la performance des composants optroniques grâce à l’analyse des traitements de surface

The onboard optoelectronic components (sights, sensors, cameras, guidance systems) must operate reliably in harsh environments : thermal fluctuations, vibrations, corrosive atmospheres, and exposure to dust or sand.

Surface treatments (anodizing, passivation, coatings) are essential to protect components, ensure their durability and maintain optical and mechanical performance.

A failure of surface treatment can cause corrosion, optical drift, loss of adhesion, or deterioration of mechanical properties.

L’expertise matériaux devient alors un levier stratégique pour identifier la cause racine et éviter la récurrence.

Contexte et contraintes spécifiques aux composants optroniques

Embedded optronic components are subject to specific constraints:

  • Severe environmental stresses: humidity, temperature, dust, sand
  • Vibrations and shocks during operation or testing
  • Critical interfaces: metal \/ coating \/ bonding
  • Minimal tolerance for surface defects or contamination
  • Strict standards requirements (ASTM, MIL-STD, ISO, RCTA DO)

Analyse et expertise

FILAB accompagne les industriels de l’optronique à chaque étape :
Expertise défaillance traitements de surface
Analyse de surface et pollution
  • Characterization of critical surface conditions
  • Detection of contamination that could compromise treatment effectiveness
  • Verification of protective treatments
Contrôle non destructif
  • analysis without damaging optronic components
  • Expertise on complex embedded systems
  • Support for confidential and secure interventions

Nos techniques dédiées à l'expertise matériaux

ICP-MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS/MS

Elemental analyzers

C, H, N, S, O

Analyse de surface : AFM, XPS, TOF-SIMS

MEB-EDX, MEB-FEG, MEB-EBSD

ATG

DSC

DRX

Py-GC-MS

Tomographie x

Optical microscope

Why choose FILAB?

  • 45 years of expertise in materials analysis and expertise
  • Dual expertise in chemistry \/ materials
  • An approach focused on understanding root causes
  • Approved by Safran, Dassault Aviation and Framatome

FAQ

Quels traitements de surface peuvent être analysés ?
  • Anodizing,
  • passivation,
  • metallic or organic coatings,
  • protective layers.
Peut-on analyser un composant sans le détruire ?

Yes. FILAB favors non-destructive testing methods suited to sensitive components.

Quels défauts peuvent être détectés ?
  • Corrosion,
  • Cracking,
  • Loss of adhesion,
  • Continuity defects or surface contamination.
Travaillez-vous selon les normes défense et aéronautiques ?

Yes. The analysis are carried out according to the standards ASTM, MIL-STD, IPC, ISO, RCTA DO, depending on the program requirements.

I need to speak with a technical expert, how do I do that?

To speak with a technical expert, we invite you to fill out the contact form on the right, specifying your need, or by calling us directly at 03 80 52 32 05.

An expert will call you back to discuss your needs in more depth and provide you with a quote tailored to your analytical requirements.

How long does it take to get a quote from the FILAB laboratory?

Generally, you receive your quote within 24-48 hours.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
Emmanuel BUIRET Technical Sales Representative
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