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METALLURGY

The metallurgical group is well equipped and staffed (9 full-time metallurgists and technicians) to evaluate materials ranging from cast iron to superalloys to composites. They are experienced in classical metallographic techniques, as well as the latest preparation methods. Advanced analytical tools such as image analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are used in their evaluations. For information about our metallurgical analysis capabilites, contact:

Doug Puerta (Director Metallurgical Engineering in NY),
Dave Mohr (Senior Metallurgist / Failure Analyst in KY),
or Debbie Fourney, P.E. (Chief Metallurgist in SC).

   

Tuesday, August 26,2008
   
   
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Related Bios
Learn more about Doug Puerta, Director - Metallurgical Engineering.
Learn more about Brett Miller, Sr. Metallurgical Engineer/Laboratory Director.
Learn more about Debbie Fourney, CWI, Chief Metallurgist.
   
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Metallurgical Lab Capabilities:  
Auto polisher
Gray Casting 1000x
Microscopes
• Light Microscopy
• Particle Analysis (Identification, Size, Distribution)
• Metallurgical Evaluation (Microstructure, Grain Size, Inclusion Rating, Heat Treat Analysis, Plating Thickness, Intergranular Attack, Porosity of Metals, Ceramics, & Composites)
• Coating Analysis
• Circuit Boards/Microelectronics
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Physical Metallurgy Analysis
• Macro/Micro/SEM Photography (Digital or Film)
• Material Failure/Repairability Analysis
• X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Quantitative Image Analysis & Surface Topography
• Production Problems (Adhesive Bonding, Filter Residue, Surface Contamination)
• Fractography
• Microhardness (Knoop & Vickers)