Analytical Services: Metallography
Opaque object microscopy, coating thickness, plating, case hardness and depth, grain size, corrosion analysis, heat treat verification, fracture morphology and more.
This is the technique used to examine the internal structure of a material. These structures are known as crystals [in organics] or grains [metals]. The appearance of this "microstructure" is a key to failure analysis and understanding mechanical behavior. Laboratory techniques like microscopy, spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction are combined with a thorough knowledge of thermodynamics, engineering metallurgy, polymer chemistry and applied mechanics to understand and explain the behavior of the materials. This scientific understanding is balanced by real-world understanding of manufacturing and design applications.
Metallographic Testing Applications:
- Coating thickness
- Weld and heat affected zone examinations
- Microhardness
- Plating thickness & adhesion
- Grain size
- Corrosion analysis
- Heat treating including case depth and hardness
- Fracture morphology
- Extent & size of porosity
- Inclusion content (non-metallic...)
- Intergranular attack (IGA) and intergranular oxidation (IGO)
- Phase identification
- Extent of cold working
NHML Brochure
- October 4, 2010 - Our Latest Brochure
Latest Resources
- October 10, 2011 - Periodic Table of Elements
- February 7, 2011 - Alloying Elements Table
- September 15, 2010 - Aluminum Anodizing Defects
- January 31, 2010 - Corrosion Of Aluminum Hardware – Case History of Corrosion Of Aluminum Hardware
- June 25, 2009 - Case History: Wind Turbine Manufacturer –
Case history from Metallurgical Department of NHML.
Latest Newsletters
- October 14, 2011 - Nuts & Bolts - Supplemental Edition Issue 6 - Decontamination
- October 7, 2011 - Special Bulletin: Decontaminating Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Products –
NHML guest author describes in detail the detail involving the decontaminating of biomedical and pharmaceutical products.
- September 1, 2011 - Nuts & Bolts - Supplemental Edition – Polymers and the Medical Device Industry
- May 1, 2011 - Nuts & Bolts Supplemental Issue - Benefits of Load Testing Analysis – Benefits of Load Testing Analysis
