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Because trust is everything💙 Since 1875, Struers has been at the forefront of innovation in materialographic science and technology. Today, our expertise and solutions cover the entire material testing process. From cutting-edge equipment and consumables designed for all preparation needs to a comprehensive method database. We call this Ensuring Certainty. Let us know in the comment field how we can help you or read more at https://brnw.ch/21wPmpM  

For your development of new materials, accurate measurements ensure that the result reflects the actual value of the analyzed sample. This is vital for understanding the material properties and minimizing systematic errors. So what happens if you experience a reduced level of accuracy, and how does that affect your operations? The correct method, training, automation, continuous service plans, and the correct consumable choice are essential for achieving accuracy. From accurate and tight tolerances on cutting equipment to a precise read on the hardness tester, we are here to help you enhance your accuracy. If curious about more, write YES in the comment field

⏱️ From 20 Hours to Just 1.5 Hours—That’s the Power of Innovation! U-MAP Co., Ltd. , a Nagoya University startup, transformed ceramic substrate preparation by reducing the time for 10 samples from 20 hours to just 1.5 hours. How? By combining the advanced capabilities of Tegramin with a newly developed preparation method. What this means for customers: ✅ Faster delivery of results for time-critical projects. ✅ Increased productivity with simultaneous sample preparation. ✅ Lower operational costs and higher efficiency. This isn’t just about saving time—it’s about delivering more value. #Innovation #MaterialsScience #Tegramin Keiko Hada, Satoshi Takagi, Kinichi Ishikawa, Yuya Hayakawa

Grain hardness testing 🔬 👍 Micro Vickers indentation, HV0.002, on a 0.5% carbon steel specimen. Steel becomes harder and stronger as its carbon content increases, but it loses elasticity. Carbon steel has multiple applications but is commonly used for making shafts, axles, gears, crankshafts, couplings, and forgings. These hardness testing indents were performed with a 2-gram force, and the diagonals are approx. 2 to 3 micrometers in length. They are measured with 1000x magnification. These micro indent measurements from hardness testing enable estimations of the hardness ratio or deviation between the material's different phases for more in-depth characterization. The lighter phase, ferrite, has relatively stable hardness values, while the darker microstructure, pearlite, which consists of two phases, ferrite, and cementite, varies more in hardness values. The ferrite measures around 340 HV0.00,2, while the pearlite averages around 575 HV0.002. The images were taken with a Zeiss Axio Observer and a DuraVista hardness tester, with 500x & 1000x magnification.

Aluminum and Al-alloys or welds of aluminum materials are not easy to prepare, as the material is relatively soft. Still, there are also a few things to consider when etching. During preparation, strong deformations caused by coarse abrasive particles should be avoided, and an excellent final polish with OP-S or OP-U is recommended. Common etching agents containing hydrofluoric acid (Keller, Kroll, Fuss) or hydrofluoric acid-free solutions (sodium hydroxide solution) can be used for etching. These can usually be viewed well in bright field (Fig. 1). An alternative to chemical immersion etching is electrolytic etching with aqueous tetrafluoroboric acid (Barker etchant). This enables a clear representation of the grain size using polarised light in the reflected light microscope (Figs 2, 3, 4). Thanks to Struers Lab Manager Dr. Holger Schnarr for knowledge sharing.

🌟📆 WIN A STRUERS STRUCTURE CALENDAR 2025! 📆🌟 Now you can win the popular Struers Structure Wall Calendar for your lab. The calendar showcases metal or material structures prepared with Struers equipment and with contributions from around the world. To win the Struers Calendar, you must sign up for our newsletter which contains metallographic knowledge, preparation tips and invites. Then you are automatically part of the competition. We will draw 20 lucky winners in December, and they will be directly informed. https://lnkd.in/dz2iXZYq

Preparing your samples to be ready for a Vickers hardness test? Are you interested in knowing the required surface condition? Watch to discover... Before placing your sample material in the microhardness testing machine, you should ensure it is correctly prepared for your test. The required surface condition for the Vickers hardness test depends on the load used. Macros hardness testing (loads higher than 1kgf)? Your surface should be ground. Interested in learning about Struers new Vickers Hardness Testing equipment 👇 add your email address below...

Exploring Different Preparation Techniques: Which one stands out for you? 🔍 Brightfield 🌑 Darkfield 🔬 DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) 💡 Fluorescence 🔄 Polarization Several contrasting techniques can be used to assess the structural properties of metal depending on the material you are working with and what characteristics you need to analyze. We are curious to learn about your most commonly applied contrasting preparation technique for your material and what is the purpose of your analysis. You can get a complete overview of the contrasting techniques on Metallic Grain Structures and Microscopic Analysis. Prepared in collaboration with optics and optoelectronics experts ZEISS Microscopy, it includes a description of the various contrasting techniques and tips & tricks on when to use them. Write your email in the comment field, and we will send the application note to you

Hello, December💙💙 Let's reflect on an exciting and impactful 2024 as the year ends. This December marks not just the end of a chapter but also a celebration of the strides we’ve made together. Here are some highlights from our incredible year: 🤝 We celebrated 149 years of Struers—a legacy built on innovation, quality, and trust. 🤝 Launched a new series of hardness testers, taking accuracy and reliability in material testing to the next level. 🤝Hosted engaging webinars on material preparation, connecting with professionals worldwide to share knowledge and best practices. 🤝Held numerous TPM training courses, empowering teams with hands-on expertise and the latest techniques in materialography. 🤝 Supported our customers to enhance accuracy and efficiency in their sample preparation processes, ensuring they can achieve consistent and reliable results. These milestones wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing contributions of our team, the trust of our customers, and the collaboration of our partners. Let's celebrate with the structure month of December. Tribaloy T400 Adler. DIC. 500X. #Innovation #HardnessTesting #149Years #CustomerSuccess

Due to size and complexity, preparing microelectronic components for metallographic analysis can be challenging. This article outlines the challenges and solutions required to ensure effective and accurate controlled material removal in microelectronic samples. Worth a read 👇