Understanding Mechanical Failure

Mechanical components can fail in ways that are invisible to the human eye. A cracked gear tooth, a bearing seizure, or a fractured weld may occur in just microseconds, yet cause costly downtime or safety risks. High-speed filming for mechanical failure analysis captures these split-second events frame by frame, allowing engineers to pinpoint the exact causes of failure.

Why Use High-Speed Filming for Failure Analysis

At thousands of frames per second, high-speed cameras reveal details that conventional inspection tools miss. This makes them invaluable for forensic engineering, root cause analysis, and non-destructive testing (NDT). With the ability to slow down motion and expose hidden processes, our systems enable engineers to:

• Observe crack initiation and fracture propagation

• Analyse material fatigue and stress concentrations

• Detect bearing, gear, and joint failures under load

• Study heat, vibration, and energy transfer in components

• Support predictive maintenance and product redesign

Industries That Benefit

High-speed mechanical failure analysis is critical across multiple sectors:

• Automotive – crash testing, safety systems, engine components

• Aerospace – turbine blade fatigue, landing gear failures, structural integrity

• Manufacturing – robotics, rotating machinery, heavy equipment inspection

• Energy & Infrastructure – turbines, pipelines, power systems under stress

• Research & Development – experimental prototypes and advanced materia