Metallography & Microscopy
Metallographic preparation and microscopy to support quality control, material verification and failure investigation for UK and European industry.
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From specimen to insightMET provides metallographic specimen preparation and microscopy services to support material verification, Services cover routine assessments through to detailed investigation support for manufacturing issues
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Core services
Specimen preparationSectioning, mounting, grinding/polishing and etching to produce high-quality surfaces for examination. |
Optical microscopyMicrostructural examination to assess grain structure, phases, inclusions, heat treatment condition and defects. |
SEM examinationSEM examination to support higher-magnification inspection and detailed investigative work where appropriate. |
Failure investigation supportPractical metallurgical input to help identify contributing mechanisms and support root-cause analysis. |
Typical industries & examples
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Aerospace
Microstructure verification, defect assessment, heat treatment condition
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Manufacturing
Process issues, inclusions, porosity, coating and surface condition
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Energy
Degradation mechanisms, weld integrity, service-induced changes
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Transport
Material verification, fatigue origins, crack initiation features
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Standards & quality
Metallography and microscopy work is carried out to recognised UK, European and international standards where applicable,
with documented procedures, calibrated equipment and traceable results.
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Discuss your microscopy requirements
Tell us what you need to verify or investigate — we’ll advise specimen preparation and the most suitable microscopy approach.
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