Metallography involves the preparation and examination of specimens for their microscopic structure which determines their bulk physical properties. Despite its name, metallographic methods can be applied to ceramics, glasses, polymers and biological materials as well as metals. Preparation typically involves sectioning, mounting in various polymer systems, grinding and polishing to a mirror surface, chemical or electro etching of the surfaces, optical or electron microscopy, and micro or nano indentation hardness testing. Macro hardness testing is also carried out in the Metallographic lab.
Leco MSX-205 Cutoff Saw and Beuhler Isomet High Speed Precision Saw
Leco MX500 Mounting Press
Preparation of samples using various media including SiC, alumina, cerium oxide, silica, or diamond
Obtains micro-photographs and measures features sizes
Leco Digital Rockwell macro / superficial hardness tester and Qness micro-indentation hardness tester for Knoop, Vickers or Brinell testing.
mounted and polished specimens.
