Metallographic Laboratory
The microstructural analysis of a material enables to determine its quality and suitability for its intended field of use. The Bytest Metallographic Laboratory can perform a wide range of analyses and evaluations in compliance with the main regulations as well as with clients’ specifications.
Our main services include:
- Microstructural evaluations through chemical and electrolytic etching
- Quantitative phase evaluation
- Macrographies
- Grain size determination including through M.Q.E. method
- Evaluation of non-metal inclusions
- Cast iron characterization
- Alloy impoverishment evaluation
- Oxidation/corrosion evaluation
- Metal-mould reactions in castings of Al and Mg alloys
- Validation/evaluation of special manufacturing processes (E.D.M. – drilling and laser cutting)
- Validation/evaluation of special junction processes (welding, soldering)
- Evaluation of special metallization processes (Plasma spray – Thermal spray - HVOF)
- Evaluation of chemically and thermo-chemically hardened layers (carburized or nitrided)
- Evaluation of microporosity content in metal materials
- Evaluation of microporosity content in composite materials
- I.G.A. / I.G.O. evaluations
- Alpha case evaluation on Ti alloys
- Fractographic investigations via electronic microscope - S.E.M.
- Failure analysis
- DAS (Dendrite Arm Spacing) measurement in castings of Al alloy
- Microhardness (from HV0.1 to HV1)
- Tests on composite materials – Physical tests on laminate – 1) Thickness – 2) Fiber content/resin content/volatiles- 3) Density
- Tests on composite materials – Physical ptre-preg tests– 1) Weight – 2) Fiber weight/resin content /volatiles- 3) Gel time
Our clients benefit from the experience and competence of Bytest technicians. They ensure expert support to identify the microstructural characteristics of materials and provide a timely, accurate, quality service.