by dannial | Jan 8, 2026 | Hardness Tester, Metallography Equipment, News & Announcement
The mechanical performance of any metal is defined by its microstructure. Metallographic analysis allows engineers to examine these internal features through a systematic workflow of sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching. Whether you are verifying...
by dannial | Dec 16, 2025 | Hardness Tester, Metallography Equipment, News & Announcement
The IATF and Its Purpose The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) was formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide. IATF members include 11 major vehicle manufacturers, such as BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis and...
by dannial | Oct 23, 2025 | Metallography Equipment, News & Announcement
Premium consumables for metallographic testing. Akasel A/S has introduced a new, dust-free, polypropylene hot mounting resin, Aka-Resin PP. Aka-Resin PP is a resin in pellet form, specifically designed for use in metallurgical and materials laboratories. Its uniform...
by MSP MARKETING | Oct 27, 2021 | Metallography Equipment
Grinding and polishing is the final stage in the metallographic sample preparation process and consists of several steps. Each step uses finer abrasive than the previous one, the ultimate goal being to produce a deformation-free, scratch-free and highly reflective...
by MSP MARKETING | Oct 27, 2021 | Metallography Equipment
Cold mounting provides protection and support of the sample surface, makes it easier to handle the sample, allows for several small samples in one mount and gives uniform sizes for clamping in a sample holder. Cold mounting resins cure through a chemical reaction....
by MSP MARKETING | Oct 27, 2021 | Metallography Equipment
Hot mounting provides protection and support of the sample surface, makes it easier to handle the sample, allows for several small samples in one mount and gives uniform sizes for clamping in a sample holder. Hot mounting resins are to be used in a mounting press,...