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Microstructural analysis of a grey cast iron self-ventilating brake disc

Micro-structural analysis of a grey cast iron self-ventilating brake disc.

The images show the presence of lamellar graphite (black colored, in the low magnification image) and a perlitic micro-structure (in the high magnification image with Nital 2% chemical etchant).

Brake disc graphite slats - 100X

100X magnification – lamellar graphite (black colored)
Perlitic microstructure of a brake disc - 1000X

1000X magnification – Nital 2% chemical etchant – perlitic micro-structure
posted on 03 Sep 19
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Macro evaluation of an Oil&Gas component

Macro image of a low alloy steel component intended for the Oil & Gas sector.

Macrograph evaluation of a mold component made of a low alloy steel intended for the Oil&Gas sector. Thanks to the macro etching it is possible to highlight the fiber flow and possible irregularities. 

posted on 30 Aug 19
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Intergranular corrosion

Ongoing integranular corrosion tests at Kaizen Lab (ASTM A262 / ISO 3651-2)

posted on 18 Oct 18
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UT Calibration Blocks (ultrasound testing)

Kaizen Lab offers a full service regarding the UT calibration blocks (ultrasound testing). This service concerns the roughing, turning, surface preparation, rectification, milling and the dimensional certification in accordance to the most common standards.

posted on 13 Feb 18
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