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Why Does Grain Size Analysis Matter?

Almost all metals are made up of grains. The number and size of the grains within a metal depends on what happens during its manufacturing process and greatly affect that [...]

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How Experts Conduct Mechanical Failure Analysis

At Secat, our team leverages advanced mechanical and metallurgical techniques to uncover the root causes of product failures and develop targeted prevention strategies. Below, we outline our comprehensive mechanical failure [...]

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What is a Corrosion Testing Lab?

Corrosion is a natural conversion process in which a metal part gradually deteriorates into a more chemically stable oxide. Rusting is the most common and recognizable form of corrosion. [...]

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What is Metallographic Analysis Used For?

Metallographic analysis is a very important technique for the quality testing of metal materials that will be used for a wide variety of commercial and scientific applications. By understanding what [...]

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How Does Modern Mechanical Testing Work?

Mechanical testing is one of the most common and important forms of quality assurance and failure analysis procedures conducted today. Contemporary mechanical testing is a highly technical and professional occupation [...]

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How Aluminum Metallurgy Training Works

Aluminum metallurgy is a delicate and complex process, and doing it improperly can have disastrous effects both for the metal and for the people working with it. To ensure both [...]