Example Reports

Below is a selection of the type of work undertaken for the automotive & aerospace Industries.

CSMA Report Titles relating to Automotive & Aerospace Industries

Analysis of Wax Vapours By GCMS Analysis XPS Analysis of Aluminium-Coated Foil Samples XPS Analysis of Brown Staining on a Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Ring XPS Analysis of Gold Foil Samples. XPS Analysis of Ceramic Fabric and Gold Foil Samples XPS Analysis of Ceramic Fabric and Aluminium Foil Samples XPS Analysis of Ceramic Fabric Samples. Analysis of Titanium Blades DSIMS Analysis of Four Bearing Samples Investigation of Top-Coat Preparation to Assess Potential for Silicone Contamination XRD Analysis of Sample Foil ToF-SIMS analysis of a Surface 'Bloom' on a Coated Aircraft Canopy SIMS Analysis of Inclusions in Multi-layer Coating on Acrylic Canopy Surface Characterisation of Sputter-Coated Sapphire Windows using ToF-SIMS DSIMS Analysis of One Bearing Section Determination of the Cause of Failure of HfOX/SiOX Multilayer Coatings DSIMS analysis of Two Bearing Samples Investigation into the Cause of Paint Delamination Failure of Interior Instrument Panels using Surface Analysis. ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Cause of the Haziness within an Acrylic Laminate Screen. Investigation of the Interfacial Failure on a Coated Acrylic Sheet using XPS and ToF-SIMS An Investigation into the Interfacial Failure of a Coating from the Edge of a Trial Aircraft Canopy using ToF-SIMS Comparative Analyses of the Coatings on Two Acrylic Aircraft Windscreens using ToF-SIMS and FT-IR Further Investigation into the Cause of a Hazy Finish on Polished PMMA by ToF-SIMS and AFM An XPS Investigation into the Cause of a Hazy Finish on Polished PMMA. Investigation into the Cause of Interfacial Failure on Multi-layered Glass Structures using Angle Dependent XPS Investigation into the Cause of Interfacial Failure on Multi-layered Glass Window Structures Using Time of Flight SIMS. Investigation into Coating Failure on Windscreen Glass using ToF-SIMS Analysis of an Automotive Paint Crater by ToFSIMS Surface Analysis of Paint Crater Specimens using Small Spot XPS XPS Studies of the Effects of Rare Earth Surface Oxide Modification Treatments on Aluminium Alloy. A LIMA study of corroded solder connections on an aircraft flap controller board. Analysis of Craters in Automotive Coatings by ToF-SIMS An Investigation into Coating Failure on an Engine Cylinder Bore using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. A Surface Analysis Study into the Variable Adhesion of Metal Shims to Painted back Plates of Brake Pads. XPS and ToF-SIMS investigation of rotor blade shield strap disbondment. An XPS investigation of staining on the backs of two steel bearings LIMA/AES analysis of brake pad compounds. An XPS investigation of paint failure on two automotive finishers An Investigation into Delamination of Foam from ABS backing, for Car Fascias, using XPS and ToF-SIMS Determination of the Alloy Composition Determination of the Purity of a Series of Production Solutions and Solids Further XPS studies of transfer films in brake rotor / pad systems XPS studies of wear on Pb loaded PTFE bushes corresponding to bearing shafts To Determine the Cause of Disbondment of a Coating System on a Car Panel using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). XPS analysis of powder paint coating failure on automotive window frame rails. An XPS investigation of the transfer films in two brake rotor / pad systems exhibiting different wear rates Analysis of Bulk Composition of Particulate Extract from "Speedfan" Machine by Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX) XPS studies of coating failure on visors Determination of the surface chemistry of three dysprosium fluoride powders using XPS Determination of the Purity of Three Dysprosium Fluoride Samples by GDMS XPS analysis of Metal - Elastomer interfaces after water bomb tests Analysis of coating delamination from a polycarbonate visor using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) Determination of the Purity of Two Dysprosium Fluoride Samples by GDMS To Determine the Cause of Adhesion Failure Between the Clearcoat and Basecoat of a Car Bumper Section using XPS and ToF SIMS. XPS analysis of seal failure on bus windows A study of the adhesion of gasket to metal substrates, of different surface preparations, using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) Investigation into paint failure on car bumpers using ToF SIMS Analysis of coated polycarbonate surfaces using ToF SIMS To characterise the surfaces of steel coupons after various treatments, using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) XPS investigation of locus of failure of red paint on primed steel panels An XPS analysis of orange-brown spots in car paint scrapings. XPS study of printed circuit board corrosion failure An XPS study of transfer films from the hot and cold areas of four cast iron rotors A LIMA study of automotive paint contamination. Analysis of cracking failure, deposits and staining on a plastic moulding using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) An XPS study of a second set of areas on noisy and quiet brake disc / pad pairs A combined XPS / LIMA study of an E/Coat defect following paint removal An XPS study of an E/Coat defect on a car body panel piece A comparative XPS study of transfer films on noisy and quiet brake disc / pad pairs Surface Analysis of automotive paint craters by ToF SIMS Investigation of disbondment of elastomer seal from a steel gasket using XPS Investigation into elastomer disbondment from a steel gasket using ToF SIMS Investigation into Paint Failure on Tractor Panels using ToF SIMS Coating thickness measurements on tractor panels using optical microscopy Analysis of coating failure on tractor panels using XPS Analysis of the composition and distribution of transfer films on rotor samples using ToF SIMS Surface analysis of automotive paint craters using XPS Analysis of pre-treatment faults on tractor panels using XPS Further investigation of automotive paint craters by Time of Flight SIMS ToFSIMS Investigation of Paint Delamination Comparative Surface Analysis of Three Primer Samples using XPS and ToFSIMS XRF Analysis of Barytes Powder Metallographic Examination of Cam Followers Investigation of Cratering Problem on a Coated Panel by GCMS, XPS and ToFSIMS Investigation into Deposit Formation on a Windscreen Analysis of Barytes and Painted Surfaces Characterisation of a Substitution Indicator and a Coating (on the Flexible Metal Strip) of a Car Windscreen Wiper Surface Characterisation of a Treated Alloy for Cleanliness Validation Investigation of Blistering on a Paint Coating using XPS and ToFSIMS Investigation into Splitting of a PVC Plastisol Sealant Bead XPS Analysis of Discolouration on Yttria Stabilised Zirconia. XPS Analysis of Plasma Treated Titanium Alloy Plates. Investigation of a Blistering Problem in the Coating of a Car Door ToFSIMS & SEM/EDX Analysis of Paint Defects Investigation into Paint Defects on Painted Car Body Panels. Investigation into the Cause of Rubber Sheet Sticking to the Cast Iron Mill Rollers. Investigation into Cause of Corrosion on Galvanised Car Door Panel Seals Hardness Profile Measurement on a Motor Cycle Cam Shaft Analysis of Corroded Condenser Components Characterisation of Plasma Nitrided Stainless Steel Surfaces Further Investigation of “White Spot” Features on Car Body Panels. Analysis of Diesel Engine Cams and Followers Investigation of White Corrosion Spot Areas on Galvanised Metal Panels. Analysis of Steel Surfaces from Friction Tests Performed at Different Temperatures XRD and XRF of Alumina Samples Surface Analysis of Steel Related to a Phosphating Problem X-Ray Diffraction of Alumina Analysis of Two Gear Teeth Sections DSIMS Analysis of Cam Followers Investigation into Paint Delamination on an Automotive Bumper using ToF-SIMS & XPS Investigation of Print Transfer/Migration on a Laminate by Optical Microscopy Investigation into Pitting of Motorcycle Gear Teeth. Investigation into Delamination of the Paint Layer from a Tractor Body Panel. Characterisation of the NiSn Intermetallic Phase on a Bearing Cross-section. DSIMS Analysis of Cam Followers ToF-SIMS Analysis of Lubricant Residues on Gear Teeth Analysis of PVC Plasticol with Thixotropic Properties DSIMS Analysis of Gear Teeth Sections A Multi-technique Investigation of Brake Pipe Corrosion. FTIR , SEM/EDX and Optical Microscopy Analysis of Defects in Foam Products SIMS Analysis of a Cam Follower Analysis of the Wear Region of a Cam Follower using Imaging and Depth Profiling SIMS Characterisation of PVC Plastisol Samples using Surface Analysis Techniques SIMS Analysis of Bearing Sections An XPS Study of PTFE/PPS Composite Transfer Films on Mild Steel Shafts Characterisation of a Ceramic Exhaust Gas Trap using Surface Area Measurement Techniques ToF-SIMS Analysis of Contaminated Boards DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Sections Investigation of a Zinc Based Body Panel Coating Solderability Testing of capacitors DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Sections Solderability Testing on Copper and Alloy 42 Pins Investigation of a Black Deposit on Circuit Board Connector Pins DSIMS Analysis of Four Bearing Samples XRD Analysis of Sample Foil Further Analysis of Wire Bonding Problems in Engine Management Modules. SIMS imaging Analysis of Bearing Samples XPS and ToF-SIMS Analysis of Silicone Contamination on Connector Pins for Engine Management Modules. Analysis of Three Electrocoat Panels Using ToF-SIMS AES/ToF-SIMS Analysis of Aluminium Wire to Contact Pin Bond Failure on an Engine Management System Electronics Module. Investigation into the Composition of Contaminants Harvested from Parked Vehicles Analysis of Camshafts and Followers DSIMS Analysis of Eight Bearing Section Samples DSIMS Analysis of One Bearing Section DSIMS analysis of Three Bearing Section Samples ToF-SIMS Investigation into the Delamination of Automotive Paint on an ABS Component Surface Analysis of a Paint Delamination Failure of an Interior Instrument Panel using XPS and ToF-SIMS DSIMS analysis of Two Bearing Samples SIMS Depth Profile Analysis of One Bearing Section XRD Analysis of the Al / Cu Layer on Five Bearing Samples DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Samples for Boron, Titanium and Silicon DSIMS Analysis of Delaminated Bearing Samples ToF-SIMS Analysis of Craters on a Painted Fuel Filler Cap Analysis of Organic Contamination on Aluminium Bond Pads using ToF-SIMS DSIMS Analysis of Competitor Bearing Samples. XPS Analysis of Alloy Batteries DSIMS Analysis of Two Bearing samples An XPS Characterisation of Surface Oxidation on Rubber Engine Mounts from an Accelerated Test Procedure. AES and DSIMS Depth Profiling Analysis of Brown Staining on a Wear Tested Roller Bearing. An Investigation into the Cause of Paint Disbondment An Investigation into Staining on Steel Bearings using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. XPS Study of the Correlation of Electrical Properties of Batteries with Surface Chemistry DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Coatings Determination of Surface Composition and Depth of Oxidation on a Used Automotive Engine Mount XPS Investigation of Wear Films Formed in a Mild Steel Shaft / PTFE Loaded Polyketone Bearing System An XPS Investigation of Near Surface Oxidation of Rubber Engine Mounts after Brake Fluid and Fuel Exposure. Characterisation of the Surfaces of Unused PTFE Seal Discs using Laser Profilometry ToF-SIMS Investigation of the Cause of Reduced Adhesion Between a Moulded Component and a Foam Substrate ToF-SIMS and XPS Analysis of a Gasket Coating SIMS Analysis of Stain Areas on Bearing Samples SIMS Analysis of a Piston Section An XPS Investigation of Possible Degradation of Rubber Engine Mounts after Brake Fluid and Fuel Exposure. DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Samples XPS Analysis of Discolouration on Dashboard Veneers. DSIMS Analysis of Bearing Samples for Intermetallic Formation Profilometry of Elastomeric Seals and Control Shaft Surfaces for Automotive Components Analysis of Flex Film Connectors and Associated PCB Specimens using ToF-SIMS and XPS Dynamic SIMS Depth Profiling of Two Bearing Samples Analysis of Suspect De-Foamer Specimens using ToF-SIMS An XPS Investigation of the Locus of Failure of a Wishbone Suspension Part Surface and Depth Profiling Analysis of Bearing Samples An XPS Investigation of the Cause of Poor Paint Adhesion on Bumper Ears XPS Analysis of Residues on Piston Skirts After Various Cleaning Treatments. Part 2. SIMS Depth Profiling of the NiCr / CuPbSn Interface on a Bearing Section. An XPS Study of a Brown Deposit Extracted from Galvanised Sheet Ductwork in a Water-based Paint System Analysis of Paint Craters using ToF-SIMS Analysis of an Automotive Paint Crater by ToFSIMS Surface Analysis of Paint Crater Specimens using Small Spot XPS An SEM/EDX Analysis of Speciality Coatings on Tungsten Carbide. An XPS Investigation of Internal Oxidation in Rubber Bush Engine Mountings. Analysis of PU Foam/Face Fabric Interfaces using ToF-SIMS and SEM Analysis of a Non-Wetting Automotive Basecoat using ToF-SIMS Analysis of Brassed Steel Cords using XPS, Imaging SIMS, DSIMS and ToF-SIMS An Investigation of Poor Paint Adhesion on Moulded Car parts An XPS and ToF-SIMS Study of Seal Disbondment in Rear Quarterlight Windows for Automobiles. Analysis of Painted Panels with “Dish” Defects using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). A Surface Analysis Study of Automotive Coatings using ToF-SIMS Surface Analysis of Automotive Paint Craters by XPS Analysis of Water-Based Paints using ToF-SIMS Comparative Analysis of Two Pairs of Water Based Paint Systems using GC-MS A LIMA and XPS study of shallow crater defects in clear-coat lacquered paint finishes. LIMA analysis of a spot defect in a red painted car body panel. Analysis of Hosing used for Automotive Paint Spraying, using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) A Surface Analysis Study of Automotive Refinish Samples using ToF-SIMS XPS Depth Profiling Analysis of Coated Steel Bearings A LIMA investigation of defect formation on the tailgate panel A Surface Analysis Study of Automotive Refinish Samples using XPS and ToF-SIMS A LIMA/XPS investigation of coating disbondment at the edges of roof rack castings Analysis of Craters in Automotive Coatings by ToF-SIMS Further Investigation into Coating Failure on an Engine Cylinder Bore using ToF-SIMS Surface Analysis of Automotive Paint Surfaces showing Matt and Gloss Finishes using XPS and ToF-SIMS Further Studies into the Variable Adhesion of Metal Shims to Painted back Plates of Brake Pads using XPS.