Matco Associates, Inc. is a leading independent consulting, engineering, and testing firm specializing in the fields of failure analysis, corrosion, metallurgical engineering, cathodic protection systems, materials selection, concrete failure analysis and coatings. Matco's team of experienced professionals is fully qualified to investigate the causes of material failures. We also provide technical analysis, investigative research and development, and assistance in making the right material choices, particularly where the environment may be a consideration. Matco provides a unique blend of rapid turn-around times and creative problem solving abilities. Failure Analysis and Inspection Services Failure Analysis Investigations On-Site Inspections Materials Testing Corrosion Testing & Investigations Technical Audits for Construction & Manufacturing Facilities On-Site Metallographic Investigations Welding, Soldering & Brazing Failure Analysis Metallurgical Investigations Concrete (Petrographic) Analysis Underground & Aboveground Pipe and Tank Investigations Surface Analysis: AES, FTIR & X-ray Plastics, Polymers, Paint & Coatings Fracture Mechanics Fractography (OLM, SEM & TEM) Accident Investigations Forensic Engineering Micro & Macro-photography Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Chemical and Mechanical Testing FEA & Engineering Mechanics Analysis Cathodic Protection Material Selection