Microscopic tests
Observation of the microstructure is an elementary test that allows to determine the correctness of the metallurgical operations performed in accordance with the requirements of international standards and customers.
An experienced metallographer is able to predict the properties of the tested material on the basis of the observed microstructure. Microscopic examinations are performed for both metals and plastics.

We make:
identification of microstructure and material
identification of the manufacturing and processing of the material
qualitative analysis of the microstructure
evaluation of the characteristics of the particles of graphite
coating thickness measurement
evaluation of the content of non-metallic inclusions
evaluation of grain size
quantitative analysis of the share of phases, defects, porosity
determining the size of defects, e.g. delamination, corrosion depth
determination of the depth of decarburization / carburization by metallographic method
determination of the thickness of surface hardened layers using the metallographic method
Accredited research
qualitative analysis of structure components by optical microscopy
evaluation of grain size using the comparative method according to the pattern scale in accordance with PN-EN ISO 643: 2013-06
Equipment:
Automated metallographic microscope Leica DM6000M and Leica DM4 M
Keyence VHX 6000 digital microscope
Phenom World ProX scanning microscope with EDS / EDX microanalyzer of chemical composition
Phenom XL scanning microscope with EDS / EDX chemical composition microanalyzer
Leica DM500 metallographic microscope
Scanning microscope
We use a scanning electron microscope to observe the surface and microstructure of samples at high magnifications and the required depth of field. The dimensions of the samples are limited by the size of the microscope chamber and the dimensions of the stage.
The laboratory has software that allows for:
three-dimensional reconstruction of microstructures and surfaces
automatic evaluation of grain size
automatic evaluation of graphite particles
performing a statistical analysis of the share of individual phases of the microstructure (quantitative metallography)
roughness measurement by optical method
testing the cleanliness of components and parts (contamination on filters / filters)
Preparation
In order to make correct metallographic observations with the use of light and electron microscopy methods, it is necessary to prepare a good-quality metallographic sample. Many years of experience of the staff in the field of metallography guarantees professionalism and correctness of microscopic examinations.
Equipment:
automatic hot mounting press Leco PR4
automatic grinding-polisher Leco GPX200 with a slurry feeder
automatic cutter for large sections Leco MSX250A
automatic precision cutter Metcon Micracut 201
Metallkraft BMBS 360 × 500 HA-DG frame band saw with a maximum cutting length of 500 mm
Vacuum Sputtering Machine Leica EM ACE200
Microscopic examinations are performed for both metals and plastic composites.