{"id":13187,"date":"2026-02-09T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/accredited-test-laboratory\/microstructural-analysis-metallography\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:24:25","slug":"microstructural-analysis-metallography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/accredited-test-laboratory\/microstructural-analysis-metallography\/","title":{"rendered":"Microstructural analysis &amp; metallography"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13187\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13187-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"header-slider panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13187-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-13187-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-13188\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-13188 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Gef\u00fcgeanalyse &amp;#038; Metallographie EN\" data-height=\"965\" data-width=\"1920\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_13188\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_13188\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-13190 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-04-15 09:20:43\" data-filename=\"31B0450_Seite2_7-1_1920x965.webp\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31B0450_Seite2_7-1_1920x965.webp\" height=\"965\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-13188 slide-13190 msDefaultImage\" title=\"31B0450_Seite2_7-1_1920x965\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div class=\"caption-inner\"> <div class=\"header-slider-text\"> <p class=\"slidergross\">Microstructural Analysis &amp; Metallography \u2013<\/p> <p class=\"slidernormal\">Precise microstructural analyses for the most demanding applications<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13187-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space-big container space-bottom-small panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13187-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-13187-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"seo-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13187-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Standard-compliant material testing - microscopy and individual evaluations<\/h1>\n<p>Metallographic microstructure analysis provides crucial information about the structure, phase distribution, degree of purity and possible irregularities of metallic materials. It is a key tool for quality assurance, damage analysis and process optimization. In the encontec test laboratory, we combine state-of-the-art preparation technology, high-resolution microscopy and digital image analysis to provide <strong>precise, reproducible and standard-compliant microstructure characterization<\/strong>. In addition to classic test methods, we also offer <strong>customer-specific special evaluations<\/strong>, which we develop individually according to your specifications.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-13187-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13187-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"anwendungen-wrap anwendungen-wrap-reverse panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13187-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-13187-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"text-wrap normal-list panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13187-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"text-wrap-inner\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our services:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Macrosections and microsections<\/li>\n<li>Grain size, purity and porosity analyses<\/li>\n<li>Phase and microstructure component determination<\/li>\n<li>Coating thickness measurement (microscope \/ SEM)<\/li>\n<li>Weld seam evaluation according to DIN EN ISO 5817<\/li>\n<li>Target preparations on defects and cracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your benefit:<\/strong> Standard-compliant, reproducible and meaningful microstructure data - ideal for incoming goods, production control and damage analysis. <strong>Request a microstructure analysis now - we deliver precise results in the shortest possible time.<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-anwendungen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/contact\/\">Your request<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-13187-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"image-wrap panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13187-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31B0450_Seite2_7-1_971x520.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31B0450_Seite2_7-1_971x520.webp 971w, https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31B0450_Seite2_7-1_971x520-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/31B0450_Seite2_7-1_971x520-768x411.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13187-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13187-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-13187-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Our services in microstructure analysis<\/h2>\n<p>In the encontec test laboratory, we examine metallic materials, coatings and weld seams using state-of-the-art microscopy and digital image analysis. Our microstructure analyses provide clear, reliable results for quality assurance, process optimization and damage analysis. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Professional sample preparation<\/h3>\n<p>We prepare samples professionally for a meaningful metallographic examination:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Macrosections and microsections<\/li>\n<li>Embedding (cold\/warm)<\/li>\n<li>Target preparations on defects, cracks or fracture surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of coatings, weld seams and cast joints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Materials and structures that can be examined<\/h3>\n<p>We analyze a wide range of metallic materials:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Steels, aluminum, titanium and copper alloys<\/li>\n<li>Thermal spray coatings, zinc and galvanic coatings<\/li>\n<li>Weld seams incl. evaluation according to <strong>DIN EN ISO 5817<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>Cast iron and special materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Qualitative and quantitative microstructure evaluations<\/h3>\n<p>Our metallographic examinations include<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Grain size determination<\/li>\n<li>Purity and porosity analyses<\/li>\n<li>Phase and microstructure component determination<\/li>\n<li>Material-specific microstructure components (e.g. for titanium alloys)<\/li>\n<li>Coating tests incl. structure, homogeneity and adhesion <\/li>\n<li>Delta ferrite determination<\/li>\n<li>Metallographic evaluation according to standard or customer specification<\/li>\n<li>Digital image analysis and point counting method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Metrological investigations<\/h3>\n<p>For precise quantitative results we offer:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Coating thickness determination from 5 \u00b5m in the reflected light microscope (DIN EN ISO 1463)<\/li>\n<li>Layer thicknesses &lt; 5 \u00b5m in the SEM*<\/li>\n<li>Measurement of microstructure components and microstructures<\/li>\n<li>Further specific measurements on the microsection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Modern equipment for reliable results<\/h3>\n<p>Our metallography is equipped with high-quality precision technology:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Manual and automatic cut-off machines<\/li>\n<li>Warm embedding press<\/li>\n<li>Manual and semi-automatic grinding and polishing tables<\/li>\n<li>Extensive range of etching agents for different materials<\/li>\n<li>Photo location for macro shots<\/li>\n<li>Stereomicroscope (6-40\u00d7) with image database<\/li>\n<li>Two reflected light microscopes (25-1000\u00d7) with evaluation software<\/li>\n<li>Bright-field and dark-field microscopy<\/li>\n<li>Digital image analysis with structured documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Your added value - microstructure analysis with encontec<\/h2>\n<h3>Quality assurance &amp; incoming goods inspection<\/h3>\n<p>Independent microstructure evaluation to safeguard materials and components.<\/p>\n<h3>Process optimization &amp; error prevention<\/h3>\n<p>Proof of process stability and derivation of targeted optimization measures.<\/p>\n<h3>Damage analysis<\/h3>\n<p>Well-founded root cause analysis of component failure through detailed microstructure analysis.<\/p>\n<h3>Proof of material quality<\/h3>\n<p>Evaluation of microstructure, phase distribution and degree of purity.<\/p>\n<h3>Reduction of waste &amp; follow-up costs<\/h3>\n<p>Early identification of deviations and defects.<\/p>\n<h2>encontec - <br \/>Your partner for metallographic microstructure analysis<\/h2>\n<p>Precise, standard-compliant, reproducible - for reliable decisions in development, production and failure analysis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13187-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container no-space-top default-space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13187-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-13187-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13187-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"no panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13187-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-b010da5f3242-13187\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-left\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/kontakt\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tYour request\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standard-compliant material testing &#8211; microscopy and individual evaluations Metallographic microstructure analysis provides crucial information about the structure, phase distribution, degree of purity and possible irregularities of metallic materials. 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