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Metallurgy Analysis

Metallurgical testing and analysis can be a valuable source of information for any industry working with metals. ASMAC examines samples to detect surface and internal flaws, determine microstructural features such as grain size and plating/coating thickness, identify phases, evaluate heat treatments (e.g., carburization and decarburization), and ensure conformance to required specifications. We also perform root cause failure analysis, such as identifying carbide precipitation, when performance issues arise with metal products.


The initial step in any metallurgical testing is sample preparation. Samples are prepared using precision cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing techniques, as well as etching where necessary. Appropriate sample preparation is a crucial step in the metallurgy inspection process and must be handled by experienced analytical experts to ensure accurate post-analysis.

Following sample preparation, metallurgical analysis is performed using a wide range of optical and electron microscopic and macroscopic examination methods, micro-hardness testing, and other state-of-the-art equipment for composition measurement.


ASMAC has years of experience in metallurgy analysis. We also collaborate with our clients to develop specialty etching recipes for special alloy materials.