Materialography laboratory

Infraestructuras
Áreas de investigación
  • Engineering & Technology
Página web
https://www.tecnalia.com/en/infrastructure/metallographic-analysis-laboratory
Contacto

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

¿Disponible para usuarios externos?
Yes
Descripción

Laboratory specializing in the microstructural analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials through metallographic preparation and microscopy.

The laboratory is part of a cluster of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited materials testing laboratories (ENAC No. 4/LE063).

Its capabilities include the analysis of heat treatments and surface treatments, phase identification, weld evaluation and PCB microsectioning to detect defects in micro-solder joints.

The main tests and analyses we perform are:

  • Macrographic examination (welded joints, fibres, etc.).
  • Micrographic analyses:
    - Optical microscopy analysis of all types of materials (microstructure, grain size, determination of non-metallic inclusions, measurement of coating thickness, fibre/resin distribution, micro-sections of electronic components, etc.).
    - Analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) such as fractographic analysis, microstructure, defectology and identification of constituent elements using the Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) technique.
    - Quantification of phases/particles/pores through image analysis.
    - Vickers microhardness testing and determination of the depth of surface heat treatments.
    - Analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD): Identification and quantification of phases, textures, layer measurement, etc.
  • Corrosion testing:
    - Intergranular corrosion testing
    - Pitting corrosion testing

Equipment

  • Automatic and semi-automatic optical microscopes with built-in digital camera with up to 1000x magnification.
  • Thermoionic scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and field emission electron microscopes (FE-SEM) with EDX microanalysers.
  • Software for digital image processing (measurements, grain size, micro-inclusions, phases and casting analysis).
  • Automatic Vickers microhardness testing equipment.
  • X-ray diffractometer (XRD).
  • Stereoscopic magnifying glass with up to 200x magnification.
  • Portable device for field metallography.
  • Metallographic replication.
Servicios
  • Microstructural analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
  • Evaluation of heat treatments and surface treatments
  • PCB microsectioning
  • Weld characterization
  • Support for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Aimed at:

    - Renewable energies
    - Manufacturers of metal components
    - Metal transformation sector
    - Oil & gas sector
    - Construction sector
    - Manufacturers of components for the aeronautical, railway and automotive sectors
    - Design and maintenance engineering firms
    - Infrastructure

Localización

TECNALIA

Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park, Mikeletegi Pasealekua, 2, E-20009, Donostia-San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa)

Otra información
Characterization and Inspection:
- High-Performance Metallic Materials and Alloys
- Advanced Materials

Application sectors

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Capital goods and industrial equipment
  • Electronics
  • Electronics and microtechnology
  • Metal component manufacturing
  • Foundries and steelmaking
  • Steelmaking and foundry industries

Industry plan

  • HAZI · Aerospace
  • IRABAZI · Automotive components
  • IRABAZI · Advanced manufacturing
  • IRABAZI · Metallurgy