Testing Laboratory for Material Separation Methods & Sample Preparation

Our cutting processes enable the precise and gentle preparation of samples for further analysis. By utilizing various sawing technologies, we ensure application-specific, sample-tailored cutting of a wide variety of materials in destructive testing. In metallographic specimen preparation, cutting is the first and most critical step (or cut). Incorrectly executed cuts cannot be corrected in subsequent preparation steps.

AT A GLANCE

  • Preventing Thermal Effects During Cutting Through Thermal Isolation
  • Minimizing mechanical damage so that the material is barely deformed
  • Precise sample geometry in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO or ASTM)
  • Targeted cutting techniques, such as end-cutting, longitudinal cutting, or step cutting, to extract deeper layers or component areas (e.g., weld seams) with minimal stress and without artifacts

Typical use cases:

  • Sample preparation for microscopic and analytical examinations
  • Cutting Components and Material Samples
  • Exposing interfaces or damaged areas
  • Production of Specific Sample Geometries
  • Separation of delicate or hard materials

 

Scope of Services:

  • Cutting with band saws for rough cuts
  • Precision cuts using diamond wire saws, wet and dry saws, depending on the material requirements
  • Adjustment of cutting parameters to minimize thermal and mechanical effects

 

Result:

  • Clean, dimensionally accurate sample geometries
  • Minimal impact on the material structure
  • Optimal sample quality for subsequent analyses
  • Reproducible and comparable results