Metallographic preparation of titanium and its alloys faces unique difficulties that set it apart from the conventional metals used in industry. Its hexagonal close-packed crystal structure causes deformation twinning in titanium, and its surface chemistry causes smearing and embedding during grinding and polishing processes. Specialized knowledge is essential to ensure proper microstructural analysis in titanium […]
Battery cell laser weld inspection can be considered a quality challenge in the electric vehicle industry today. One bad weld can destroy an entire battery. It is not, however, enough to only use visual processes. The defects, which threaten the safety and longevity of the battery, are not on the surface. It is necessary to […]
XRF metal analysis and OES testing stand out as the most reliable methods to ensure metal quality. This quality directly impacts safety, performance, and durability. The right choice between these technologies depends on understanding their basic differences. Both techniques deliver excellent accuracy and precision with random measurement errors as low as 0.5%, but they work on completely […]
It may seem that grinding and polishing are similar superficially, but in actuality, they accomplish very different results. Many professionals and enthusiasts mix up these words in usage, so their outcome is adversely affected. Whereas grinding aggressively removes material to shape or size, polishing focuses on refining surfaces so they get smoother finishes with more […]
