Examination by metallographic section in a laboratory
Your needs: to examine your materials by metallographic section
First of all, metallographic analysis is the study of the components and physical structure of metal alloys by using microscopy.
Metallographic tests can also be defined as the observation and reveal of macro and micro scale visual characteristics of a material. Materials being highly sensitive to the microstructure, metallographic tests enables an expert to observe the atomic structure and spatial distribution of the grains, constituents, inclusions or phases in metallic alloys.
Furthermore, this method also makes possible to understand the potential sources of failures such as cracks and material discontinuities.
The surface of a metallographic specimen is prepared by several methods of grinding, polishing and etching. Then, the material is analyzed with the adequate techniques.
Many techniques are used in metallographic analysis but the most used are:
Optical microscope to characterize the nature of the grains, constituents and inclusions
- Scanning electron microscope (SEM or MEB) coupled with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS)
Our solution: to assist industrialists with material analysis using metallographic methods
For over 20 years, FILAB laboratory has had the experience and the specific analytical fleet to be able to assist industrial companies using different analytical techniques : Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Optical microscope, Laser Granulometry…
Support from a laboratory with expertise in material analysis such as FILAB allows you to better overcome strategic challenges and changes in your field.
our services
Metallographic examinations
Strength and castability testing
Characterization of metallic materials
Coating thickness measurements
Chemical testing and analysis of materials
Surface treatment testing and analysis (chemical baths, galvanization, metallic coatings…)
Ageing studies on materials
The positive aspects of FILAB
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A complete analytical park of 2100m²
Tailor-made support
