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Metallurgical Microscopy for Heat-Treated Materials: Grain Size, Phase Analysis, and Documentation Standards(Post)
Heat treatment changes the internal structure of metals in ways that directly affect hardness, toughness, ductility, wear resistance, and fatigue life. Whether working with steel, aluminum, titanium, ...
Fiberglass under the Microscope(Post)What is Fiberglass? Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet, or woven into fabric. It is a strong, light ...
Technical Cleanliness Microscopes(Post)What is Technical Cleanliness? Contamination control is a key issue in manufacturing and production. Technical cleanliness is important for the automotive, aviation and space industry, manufacturers ...
Stereo Microscopy for Material Analysis: When to Use It for Microstructure Evaluation, Surface Inspection, and Failure Analysis(Post)In materials science, manufacturing, and quality control, understanding the characteristics of a material often begins with visual inspection. Before researchers move to high-magnification imaging te ...
Microscope Cover Slips(Post)How do you know when to use a microscope cover slip? And if you do need to use one, what thickness is appropriate? This post will answer all of these questions and hopefully help you figure out what ...
