Electron Microscope (SEM)

Energy Dispersive Spectrometry	Failure Analysis	Fibre Shape & Size
Fractography	High Magnification Imaging	Identification of Contaminants
Measurement & Distribution	Qualitative Chemical Analysis	Semi-Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Surface Discoloration Analysis	Thickness Measurement	Verification of type of coatings

Mechanical

 

Adhesion of Metallic Coatings	Breaking Strength of Metals	Charpy Impact
Coating Weight	Compressive Strength of Metals	Failure Analysis
Fastener Compliance to SAE	Hardness	Heat Treatment Verification
Load Testing of Components/Assemblies	Shear Strength	Tensile Properties
Torque (small component)	Weld Quality/Strength	Welding & Brazing Analysis

Metals Chemistry

Ferrous

Non-Ferrous

Microstructural Evaluation

Case Depth	Decarburization	Failure Analysis
Fastener Compliance to SAE	Grain Size	Heat Treatment Verification
Inclusion Content	Macroetching	Measurement of Coating Thickness
Metallography	Plating Thickness	Porosity
Surface Roughness Measurement	Weld Quality Evaluation