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Metallographic examinations of metallic materials
Area of expertise
Metallic materials
Assess and characterise the structures of a metallic material
YOUR EXPECTATIONS
- You would like to know the structure and the microstructure of your metallic material
- You would like to characterise your material as regards the grain size, inclusion cleanliness, presence of phases, surface treatment, etc.
- You are seeking reliable analysis and characterisation methods
- You would like to ensure the traceability of your tests
OUR SOLUTIONS
- A specialised team and resources in the area of metallic material characterisation
- Macro and microscopic test equipment such as binocular magnifiers, optical microscopes (M x 1,000), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) equipped with microanalysis probes.
- Surface treatment measurement and analysis equipment: depth and properties of a surface treatment, coating thickness.
- Performance of microhardness analyses, hardness profiles (Vickers, Brinell), determination of the depth of decarburisation
YOUR BENEFITS
- Recognised expertise in the area of micrographic examinations
- Access to the most efficient technology, skills and equipment
- COFRAC accredited tests (accreditations COFRAC No. 1-1006 & No. 1-6755 - Scope available on www.cofrac.fr)
- Tailored and responsive service providing you with 6 local laboratories
- Access to the multi-disciplinary skills of metallurgical teams to optimise your products
- Expertise in all the usual metal processing (machining/bar turning, metallic additive manufacturing, welding, casting, forging, etc.).
- An independent laboratory and major player in the aerospace, energy, rail, automobile, medical and naval sectors.
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Les matériaux sont un enjeu primordial dans la conception de vos produits:
Lesquels choisir, selon quels critères, métalliques, composites, élastomères?
Comment les assembler ? Quels procédés de fabrication? Quels traitements leur appliquer ?
Autant de questions auxquelles les experts du Cetim vous apportent des réponses pratiques et argumentées, en les complétant si vous le souhaitez de prestations d'aide à la conception pouvant vous faire gagner un temps précieux dans la mise sur le marché de vos produits.
