Metallographic preparation serves as a necessary quality control process for fastener manufacturers worldwide. Proper sectioning, mounting, and polishing techniques directly affect the accuracy of microstructure analysis and defect detection. Correct sectioning technique allows cuts close to the center and minimizes subsequent grinding and polishing steps. We will guide you through complete metallographic sample preparation procedures. You’ll […]
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 […]
Automated grinders can complete grinding & polishing processes in just 1 to 2 minutes—matching the time needed for three traditional grinding procedures. Your lab’s results depend on knowing what different machines can and cannot do. Our labs use specialized metallographic grinding and polishing equipment. The setup has grinders, polishers, and combined grinder-polishers that work with […]
The choice between an abrasive saw and a precision saw can substantially affect your results and budget. Abrasive saws serve as the workhorses of metallurgical sample preparation and stand out for their efficiency and versatility. These powerful tools use cutting wheels that span 10 to 16 inches in diameter. The wheels contain aluminum oxide or […]
The field of metallography isn’t standing still; it continues to evolve rapidly as industries demand deeper insights into material behavior, microstructural reliability, and failure mechanisms. By 2026, we are seeing technological progress in automation, digital imaging, sample preparation, and data analytics fundamentally reshaping the standards of material characterization. It’s not just about new tools, though; […]
When studying the internal structure of material samples, scientists rely on a mounting press to encase their specimens in a hardened resin, providing them with uniform mounts that shield their specimens and provide a stable foundation for preparation and analysis. These lab devices work by precisely embedding material samples in mounting compounds, in many cases […]
Grinding and polishing are two different but related steps in getting materials ready. Grinding gets rid of surface flaws and makes uneven areas flat. Polishing makes the surface look better by giving it a smooth, shiny gloss. From our workshop experience, we know that to becoming good at both techniques, you need to know what […]
As up to 80% of mistakes can be traced back to bad sample preparation, when preparing metals for analysis the quality of the polishing cloth is basically what makes or breaks the whole process. Here at Metkon, we’ve made it our mission to master the art of metallographic polishing and now offer polishing cloths that […]
Human errors that occur in the lab can be a major issue, and even the most highly qualified personnel can have a bad day or be out sick, affecting the consistency of the outcome, when preparing samples for metallography. Automated systems help in significantly reducing these problems, and when we look at the scale of […]
The quality and precision of your results largely depend on the quality of your Metallography Consumables, something that even the best equipment cannot compensate for, when preparing metallographic specimens. Cutting discs, mounting resins, grinding papers, and polishing cloths all play a crucial role in this process and getting them right can take an average surface […]
