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Understanding Metal Fatigue: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
In industries ranging from aerospace to automotive and even everyday applications like machinery and structural components, metal fatigue is often a dangerous phenomenon. It’s the gradual weakening of a material, [...]
Galvanic Corrosion Between Ti-6Al-4V and AA 2024-T3: A Cross-Industry Case Study
Why Galvanic Corrosion Testing Matters Across Industries When two dissimilar metals are in contact and exposed to a corrosive environment, one often corrodes at the expense of the other—a phenomenon [...]
Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD): Why It Matters in Metallurgy and Failure Analysis
What is EBSD? EBSD, or Electron Backscatter Diffraction, is a powerful technique used to analyze the grain structure of a material. It’s typically an accessory attached to a Scanning Electron [...]
Metallographic Sample Preparation for Magnesium and Its Alloys
Magnesium alloys are among the lightest structural metals and offer an attractive combination of properties, including good strength, stiffness, high damping capacity, and excellent thermal diffusivity. These characteristics make them [...]
Elevated Temperature Tensile Testing of Ti-6Al-4V (Ti-64)
Ti-6Al-4V (Ti-64) is considered the workhorse titanium alloy, accounting for over 50% of titanium use globally. Originally developed for the aerospace industry, Ti-64 has seen widespread adoption in the energy [...]
The Critical Role of Metallurgical Testing in Aerospace and Defense
Secat, Inc. was established to support and strengthen the aluminum industry, providing specialized metallurgical research and testing services. As industry demands have evolved, so has Secat’s expertise. We have expanded [...]