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In-situ Metallography

Real-time insights into material microstructures during service to detect degradation, phase changes, and structural alterations early β€” improving reliability, reducing downtime, and cutting costs.

Overview

Real-time microstructural insight in service

In-situ metallography enables direct observation of metal behaviour under working conditions, allowing prompt detection of material degradation, phase changes, and structural alterations. Integrating this technique in maintenance and quality control helps proactively identify and resolve potential failures, improve performance, and extend component life.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited practices and reporting.
Benefits

Key benefits

Monitoring

Real-time process/material monitoring

Track microstructural condition throughout operational life for earlier, better decisions.

Efficiency

Cost-effective troubleshooting

Target inspections and interventions to minimize downtime and avoid unnecessary repairs.

Feedback

Immediate feedback

Get rapid confirmation of condition, repairs, and process changes directly on the asset.

Use-cases

Damage mechanisms & assessments

RLA

Remaining Life Assessment

Evaluate condition to estimate safe service life and plan replacements.

High-T

Creep analysis

Reveal creep-related microstructural changes in high-temperature components.

Fatigue

Corrosion fatigue

Identify combined corrosion/fatigue damage features at the surface.

Thermal

Thermal fatigue

Detect cyclic thermal damage and surface cracking patterns.

Sigma

Sigma-phase precipitation

Check for embrittling sigma phase in susceptible alloys after exposure.

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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited Β· Ahmedabad