Methods
- Light microscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Hardness measurement
- Chemical analyses of materials
- X-ray inspections (2D, μCt)
- Fluorescent dye penetrant testing
- Residual stress measurements by x-ray
- Exposure and corrosion tests
Applications
- Examination of macrostructures and microstructures
- Determination of material strength at macrostructure and microstructure levels
- Evaluation of casting, additive manutacturing and forming processes
- Evaluation of manufacturing processes
- Surface roughness measurements
- Fractography
- Non-destructive material testing
- Testing of chemical resistance and environmental testing
Method Development
- Cross-sector and cross-material materials testing
- Creation of specifications
- Consulting on QA measures
- Development of incoming inspections
- Consulting on material selection and optimisation