Metallography Services UK
Company registration number: 12986627 (England & Wales). V.A.T No.: GB 386 9965 11
Metallurgical microstructure testing, on-site microstructure replication & failure analysis
Unit 43985, 13 Freeland Park
Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset
BH16 6FH
United Kingdom
info@metallographyservices.com
+44 (0) 7379106524
Image: Alloy depletion, elevated temperature oxidation, progressive cracking and recrystallized grains in Inconel 725 (UNS N07725)
Metallography Services UK
We specialise in microstructure examination, metallurgical failure analysis and on-site microstructure replication (including residual life replication assessment in accordance with VGB creep assessment guidelines and ECCC recommendations).
Crack initiation from a sulphide inclusion
Laboratory tests offered
- General microstructure examination
- Alpha case examination in titanium alloys
- Coating thickness evaluation
- Grain size assessment
- Secondary dendrite arm space evaluation
- Eutectic melting in aluminum alloys
- Intergranular corrosion attack
On-site tests offered
- Field microstructure replication to determine residual life, grain size, creep e.t.c
Failure analysis
- Detailed metallurgical analysis of failed components
- Expert witness in litigation matters. Our metallurgists are PhD qualified, chartered engineers and professional members of both the Institute of Corrosion and the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) United Kingdom.
The image on the left shows evidence of banding and duplex grain sizes which is an anomalous topological condition. When we undertake failure investigations, we will not only advise the client on the implication of the microstructure but will go further to explain how the deleterious feature was erroneously created.
Metallography Services UK offers routine microstructure examination and detailed reports for failure investigations. We attend to all requests and are glad to provide advice on how to etch various metallic samples if your own lab is unable to reveal microstructures.
The materials we commonly deal with are;
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Carbon and low alloy steels
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Austenitic stainless steels
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Duplex stainless steels
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Nickel alloys
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Titanium alloys such as CPTi or Ti64
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Copper alloys such as brass and cunifer
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Zinc alloys
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Coatings
Why not contact us today at info@metallographyservices.com to discuss your requirements. For examples of what our capabilities are, please visit the section you are interested in or alternatively contact us to discuss your requirements.
Zinc alloys
Copper alloys
Cast irons
