Laboratory of Materials Engineering
The Laboratory of Materials Engineering has modern equipment for performing tests of technical cleanliness of components, selected tests of polymers, and especially for metallography and optical microscopy. X-ray fluorescence spectral analysis can be used for chemical composition analyses.
For more detailed information on the test equipment see the “Technical specifications” tab. The range of the tests performed according to individual standards can be found under the “Tests” tab.
Responsible person:
Vít Mohelský
+420 733 133 542
Kondicionovaní vzorku
Metalografická příprava
Opticka analýza vad
Opticka analýza vad
Stanovení indexu toku taveniny
Stanovení obsahu plniva
Stanovení obsahu popela
AQUATRAC – V
Metkon Forcipol 2V + Forcimat
Carbolite Gero PN-120
Carbolite Gero CWF1113
Sartorius Entris 224 – 1S
Metkon Metacut 250
Melt Indexer mi2.2
ATM Brillant 220
Technovit 2000 LC
Technotray Power
LS300GL2 ultrasonic cleaner
Keyence VHX 7000
X-RAY XDAL 237-SDD 50mm2
Digital microscope Keyence VHX 7000
- mobile digital microscope with high resolution and magnification range, with the possibility of 3D viewing and viewing at angles or externally on the sample, automated measurement and image analysis incl. standardized procedures
- manufacturer: Keyence International
- max. sample size on the table: XY 170x160 mm, Z 50 mm
- max. sample weight: 5 kg
- possibility of manual observation of the sample outside the table
- light source: segmented high intensity LED
- camera VHX-7020 for image capture, side VGA camera for capturing the sample position
- display modes: Bright Field (BF), Dark Field (DF), polarizing filters, multiple lighting
- magnification: 20x – 2000x
- resolution: max. 614x4608 px
- objectives:
- VH-Z00T with magnification in range up to 50x with working distance min. 95 mm
- VH-Z20T with magnification in range 20x – 200x with working distance min. 20 mm (with attachment for manual scanning outside the table)
- VH-ZST with magnification in range 20-2000x with working distance min. 15 mm
- motorized lens stand – axes X/Y/Z 0-20/0-20/0-49 mm, motorized table – axis Z 0-50 mm, tilt of the lens stand ±90°
- SW: VHX
- observation functions and scanning options: composing an image in 2D and 3D, automated image sharpening and composing in Z axis, 3D imaging, optical shadow effect, sharpness display, gloss removal
- image analysis and automated measurements: measurement of dimensions, angles, shapes and areas, measurement of 3D profiles and surface roughness, height point measurement, 3D volume measurement, standardized contamination analysis, grain size, particle size and number, graphite size and number, phase analysis
Spectrometer Fischerscope X-RAY XDAL 237-SDD 50 mm2
- universal X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for automatic measurements on layers from 0,05 µm and for material analysis in the range of atomic numbers 13-92 (aluminum - uranium)
- manufacturer: Helmut Fischer GmbH
- dimensions of the measuring chamber: 146x460x495 mm
- programmable motorized table with dimensions of 300x350 mm and with positioning accuracy of 10 µm
- max. sample weight: 20 kg
- max. sample height: 140 mm
- smallest measuring point: 0,15 mm
- detector: SDD (Silicon Drift Detector) with dimension of 50 mm2 with high detection accuracy and high resolution
- 4 interchangeable collimators: ∅ 0,1, 0,3 and 0,6 mm, 0,5x0,15 mm
- slot for measurements on large printed circuit boards
- 3 interchangeable primary filters
- positioning of the measuring point using laser aiming with fully automatic optical focusing
- SW: WinFTM V.6 BASIC+PDM, WinFTM RoHS SETUP V3
- application – layers: Ag/Cu, Ag/Ni/Cu, Ag/Ni/CuZnSnFePb, Au/Cu, Au/Ni/Cu, Au/Ni/CuZnSnPbFe, AuCo/Ni/CuZnSnPbFe, Cd/Cu/Fe, Cr/Ni/Cu/ABS, Cr/Ni/Fe, NiP/CuZnPbSnFe, NiP/Fe-leg multi, NiP/FeCrNiMoCo, NiP/Zn/Al, Sn/Cu, Sn/CuSnZnPbFe, Zn/Fe, Zn/Cu/Fe or according to customer specification
- applications - chemical composition: elements and alloys in the range of atomic numbers from 13 to 92, qualitative (spectrum of characteristic X-rays) and quantitative (accurancy of 0,1 %)
- application – RoHS: heavy metals and carcinogens in polymers (including PVC), composites, in iron and non-ferrous metals, non-ferrous metal alloys, glass and ceramics, in an unknown sample
Metkon Metacut 250 metallographic cutting machine
- for rough cutting of samples
- maximum wheel diameter 300 mm
- maximum cutting capacity 115 mm
- manual feed to cut in the z axis
- clamping table size 255 × 250
ATM Brillant 220 metallographic precision cutting machine
- for precision cutting of samples
- wheel diameter 75 – 203 mm
- maximum cutting capacity 75 mm
- automatic feed in x, y, z axes (210 × 80 × 80 mm)
- precision laser pointer
Metkon Forcipol 2V metallographic grinding machine with Forcimat automatic head
- for metallographic grinding and polishing of samples
- double wheel, wheel diameter 250 mm
- water cooling, automatic dosing of suspensions
- automatic thrust 5N – 60N
System for precision cold mounting of samples using photopolymer
- PMMA resin Technovit 2000LC
- Technotray Power oven for blue light curing
LS300GL2 ultrasonic cleaner
- dual frequency (20/40 kHz)
- volume 16 l
- maximum heating temperature 80°C
Göttfert Melt Indexer mi2.2 plastometer
- for determination of the melt volume-flow rate – MVR
- maximum melt temperature of 500°C
- temperature control with an accuracy of 0.01°C
- weight 1 kg, 2.160 kg, 5 kg
- test chamber with higher wear resistance
- SW mi2 CZ
AQUATRAC-V device for determination of residual moisture of polymers
- for determination of the residual moisture content of polymers using calcium hydroxide
- sample size: from 0.1 g
- resolution of measured values: 0.01 mg
- accuracy of measurement: ≥ 1%
- measuring range: 0.0001 – 60% H2O
- temperature range: 60–200°C, step 1°C
Carbolite Gero PN120 drying oven
- for conditioning of samples
- temperature range: 30–300°C
- temperature stability: ±0.5°C at maximum temperature
- internal dimensions (h × w × d): 350 × 392 × 420 mm
- maximum load: 60 kg
- programmable rise of temperatures and thermal cycles
Carbolite Gero CWF1113 laboratory oven
- for combustion tests and heat treatment
- temperature range: 30–1100°C
- temperature stability: ±5°C at maximum temperature
- internal dimensions (h × w × d): 120 × 120 ×185 mm
- programmable rise of temperatures and thermal cycles
Sartorius Entris 224-1S analytical balance
- for measurement of corrosion losses from corrosion tests, gravimetric determination of ash content from combustion tests, gravimetric determination of impurities on the filter in the analysis of technical cleanliness of components
- weighing capacity 220 g
- division: 0.1 mg
- weighing platform: 800 × 800 × 100 mm
Vacuum filtration set for technical cleanliness analysis
- kit for vacuum filtration using membrane filters, for morphological and gravimetric analysis of filtrate in analyses of technical cleanliness of components
- ground-joint vacuum filtration set for filters with a diameter of 47 mm, container volume 300 ml
- KNF N810.3.FT.18 vacuum pump, maximum vacuum of 1 bar
- KNF N86KN.18 vacuum pump, maximum vacuum of 2.4 bar
LECO M400 – PC4/5/6 semi-micro hardness tester
- for additional analysis of basic mechanical properties in structural analysis
- Vickers, Knoop methods
- load: 10 g – 1 kg
Accredited structure + metallography tests:
- ISO 17639 - Destructive testing of welds on metallic materials - Macroscopic and microscopic inspection of welds
- ISO 5817 - Welding - Fusion welded joints of steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (except electron and laser welding) - Determination of quality grades
Accredited polymer testing:
- ISO 3451 - 1 - Method A - Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 1: General methods
- ISO 3451 - 4 - Plastics - Determination of ash - Part 4: Polyamides
- ISO 15512 - Method E - Plastics - Determination of water content
Accredited tests for technical purity of components and systems:
- ISO 16232 - Cleanliness of components and systems
- VDA 19.1 -Testing of technical purity
According to customer specification:
- We will adapt the tests to your parameters or customer standards according to the capabilities of our equipment.