{"id":13728,"date":"2026-05-20T16:07:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/testing-laboratory-microstructure-analysis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:20:32","slug":"testing-laboratory-microstructure-analysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/testing-laboratory-microstructure-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing laboratory microstructure analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13728\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13728-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"header-slider panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13728-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-13728-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-0-0-0\" 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-3-113-1 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-13728-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13728-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-13728-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"seo-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13728-1-0-0\" ><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>Test Laboratory for Microstructural Analysis<\/h1>\n<p>Through our microstructural analysis, we examine the microstructure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Through precise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/test-laboratory-sample-preparation\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">specimen preparation<\/a> and light-microscopic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/scanning-electron-microscopy-testing-laboratory\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">evaluation using<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/lsm-testing-laboratory-surface-testing\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">LSM<\/a> or SEM, grain structures, phase distributions, porosity, cracks, and heat treatment effects are made visible. Metallographic microstructural analysis provides crucial information about the structure, phase distribution, degree of purity, and potential irregularities in metallic materials. It is a key tool for quality assurance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/damage-analysis-testing-laboratory\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">failure analysis<\/a>, and process optimization. At the encontec testing laboratory, we combine state-of-the-art specimen preparation techniques, high-resolution microscopy, and digital image analysis to provide precise, reproducible, and standards-compliant microstructural characterization. In addition to standard testing methods, we also offer customized special evaluations, which we develop individually according to your specifications.     <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13728-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"anwendungen-wrap anwendungen-wrap-reverse panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13728-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-13728-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"text-wrap normal-list panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13728-2-0-0\" ><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-13728-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"image-wrap panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13728-2-1-0\" ><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=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.2.2_Gefuegestoerung.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"971\" height=\"520\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13728-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13728-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-13728-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><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>Typical applications of our microstructural analysis:<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Heat Treatments<\/li>\n<li>Grain structure, phase fractions<\/li>\n<li>Porosity, voids, inclusions<\/li>\n<li>Comparison of Material Batches<\/li>\n<li>Identifying the Causes of Cracks and Brittleness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Scope of Services:<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Preparation (cutting, embedding, grinding, polishing)<\/li>\n<li>Optional Etching<\/li>\n<li>Optical microscopy<\/li>\n<li>SEM Support<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Result:<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>High-resolution microstructure images<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of the Microstructure<\/li>\n<li>Determining the condition of the material or the cause of damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<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 & incoming goods inspection<\/h3>\n<p>Independent microstructure evaluation to safeguard materials and components.<\/p>\n<h3>Process optimization & 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 & follow-up costs<\/h3>\n<p>Early identification of deviations and defects.<\/p>\n<h2>encontec \u2013<br \/>\nYour 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-13728-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container no-space-top default-space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13728-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-13728-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13728-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"no panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13728-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-66466acb9e12-13728\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\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\tTo the inquiry\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Test Laboratory for Microstructural Analysis Through our microstructural analysis, we examine the microstructure of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. 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