• Preparation of metallographic sections (metallic materials, metal-ceramic composites, electronic components)
• Light microscopic analysis (microstructure documentation, microstructure assessment)
• Stereo microscopic analysis (fractography)
• Determination of CCT, TTT and TTA phase diagrams
• Roughness measurement (R_a, R_q, R_t, R_z) by means of confocal microscopy or perthometer
• Preparation of topographic images, including small to medium-sized components, cutting edges, friction tracks, wear surfaces and similar
• Micro, small load and macro hardness testing (incl. hardness profiles)
• Coating adhesion testing by means of hardness indentation method
• Coating hardness testing using instrumented microhardness method
• Tribological ball-on-disc tests at room temperature, dry or lubricated, including subsequent 3D evaluation of friction tracks

Standard Methods: 

• Cleanliness testing in accordance with DIN 50602, ASTM E45, DIN EN 10247, ISO4967
• Assessment of carbide banding and carbide network in accordance with SEP 1520
• Grain size in accordance with DIN EN ISO 643 and ASTM E112
• Surface decarburistion in accordance with DIN EN ISO 3887
• Hardness testing in acccordance with Brinell (DIN EN ISO 6506-1), Vickers (DIN EN ISO 6507-1) and Rockwell (DIN EN ISO 6508-1)
• Instrumented hardness testing (DIN EN ISO 14577-1)
• Determination of case hardening depth (DIN EN ISO 2639) and hardening depth after nitriding (DIN 50190-3)