Scientific papers and Published Articles-The Madison Group

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Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for Plastics Failure Analysis

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy is one of the most commonly used analytical techniques in plastic…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 2, 2024

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Environmental Stress Cracking

Environmental stress cracking (ESC) is recognized as one of the leading causes of plastic failure.…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 2, 2024

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Understanding the Consequences of Ductile-to-Brittle Transitions in Plastic Materials Failure

This paper was originally published and presented at The Society of Plastics Engineers’ ANTEC in…

Jeffrey A. JansenSeptember 28, 2023

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Failure Analysis of Gasoline Storage Assemblies

Cracking was evident within the spout of the storage assembly. Failures occurred within tank assemblies…

Jeffrey A. JansenMarch 21, 2023

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Testing Beats Talking for Manufacturing Problems

This article originally appeared in Appliance Manufacturer Magazine – March 2001. Failure analysis solves housing…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 16, 2023

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Failure Analysis of an Outdoor Instrument Housing

This paper was originally published and presented at The Society of Plastics Engineers’ ANTEC in…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 16, 2023

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Simulate Your Way To A Better Mold

This article originally appeared in MoldMaking Technology Magazine – August 2011. The use of simulation…

Erik Foltz, M.S.January 12, 2023

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Lifetime Prediction Of Plastic Parts – Case Studies

This article was originally published in Plastics Engineering magazine dated March 2013. Plastic parts fail…

Paul Gramann, PhD, PEJanuary 10, 2023

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Plastic Failure through Environmental Stress Cracking

This article originally appeared in Plastics Engineering Magazine – December 2015 ESC, “the plastic killer,”…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 9, 2023

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Failure Analysis of a Polysulfone Flow Sensor Body – A Case Study

This article originally appeared in The Journal of Practical Failure Analysis – April 2001 A…

Jeffrey A. JansenJanuary 9, 2023

Publications

Utilizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for Plastics Failure Analysis

Environmental Stress Cracking

Understanding the Consequences of Ductile-to-Brittle Transitions in Plastic Materials Failure

Failure Analysis of Gasoline Storage Assemblies

Testing Beats Talking for Manufacturing Problems

Failure Analysis of an Outdoor Instrument Housing

Simulate Your Way To A Better Mold

Lifetime Prediction Of Plastic Parts – Case Studies

Plastic Failure through Environmental Stress Cracking

Failure Analysis of a Polysulfone Flow Sensor Body – A Case Study

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