Independent Metallurgical Consulting

Your on-demand
metallurgist.

Materials expertise for energy, heavy industry & manufacturing.

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Independent expertise.
Personalised service.

Metallogic Solutions Ltd. provides independent metallurgical consultancy to clients within manufacturing, primary processing, power generation and more.

I am a Chartered metallurgist (CEng) with several years of experience working in the UK nuclear industry — including immobilisation science, low-activation & radiation-tolerant materials for fusion devices and high-value castings.

I work directly with clients on their terms — because while everyone would benefit from a metallurgist, you may not need one all of the time.

CEng
MIMMM · IOM3
5+
Years' Nuclear Experience
BEng
Materials Engineering
MSc
Nuclear Science & Technology

Working with us

The following sequence ensures maximum value across client systems and processes within a short timeframe. Alternatively, scroll down to explore targeted services with potentially rapid turnaround.

01
Discovery Call

A no-obligation, 30-minute conversation to understand your needs, discuss your processes, and identify where an independent review could add value.

02
Health Check

An independent review of your materials, processes, or operations — available as a focussed, rapid check or a comprehensive audit across key metrics.

03
Tailored Solutions

Where issues are identified, I work with you to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions — from targeted interventions to ongoing process optimisation.

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Solutions

Targeted services that get straight to the core of your challenge.

Diagnose
Failure Analysis

Root-cause analysis to determine cause of environmental, mechanical or defect-related failures.

Health Check

A fresh-eyes review of your manufacturing processes to identify risks, inefficiencies & lost time.

Materials Assessment

Review of your material's suitability for its intended service environment(s).

Optimise
Materials Selection

Holistic review of components in a system to ensure maximum compatibility, performance & longevity.

Process Development

Step-by-step guidance for adopting novel processes or technologies to meet the needs of demanding applications.

Routes to Manufacture

Forging new manufacturing pathways to broaden your product capabilities & application range.

Ensure
Document Writing

Authoring and implementation of process control documents, operating instructions and quality procedures.

Technical Mentoring

Support for emerging teams aspiring for professional development & metallurgical competence.

Training

Training resources and face-to-face workshops to introduce complex metallurgical concepts and support capability growth within your organisation.

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What clients say

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I've had many an enjoyable experience working with James in some challenging situations. He consistently demonstrates a calm and thoughtful approach, ensuring that even under pressure, solutions are found efficiently and with good humour. His ability and willingness to go above and beyond for his projects makes him a valuable asset to any team. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking assistance with their projects.

AC
Andy Cowdery
Engineering Director, Impel Engineering Ltd.
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Case Studies
  • Method development for manufacturing a quaternary alloy
  • Recommendations for defect prevention in cast parts
  • PVD process recommendations from concept through to deposition & qualification
More available on request

Appointment scheduler

Schedule a discovery call.

Select a time slot using the calendar below to schedule a no-obligation Teams call to discuss your needs.

Get in touch

Let's discuss your project.

Whether you have a specific challenge or a general materials enquiry, I'm always keen to have a friendly chat to see where I can add value to your project.

Email
Phone+44 (0)7949 49 31 24
LocationUnited Kingdom — available nationwide