Metallography Userlab

The Empa Metallography Userlab provides know-how and facilities for sample preparation using conventional metallographic methods (e.g. cutting, grinding and polishing). Access to the lab is granted to all registered Empa employees, which have completed a general safety course and also received a personal instruction to the rules and safety aspects of the Userlab (see below). Please note that the  Metallography Userlab is not a service center, i.e. we do not offer (routine) sample preparation tasks.

We provide the following facilities for metallographic sample preparation:

  • Cutting machine AbrasiMet 250
  • Precision cutting machine (Buhler IsoMet4000)
  • 40mm diameter hot mounting press (Buhler SimpliMet 1000)
  • Grinding Machine (Buhler MetaServ 250)
  • 2 semi-automatic polishing machines (Buhler PHOENIX 4000 / EcoMet 250 )
  • Vibration polishing (Buhler Vibromet 2)
  • Optical microscopes with Camera (Zeiss Axiovert 100A / Stemi SV 11)

The following consumables for sample preparation are provided by the UserLab in reasonable quantities:

  • Standard cut-off wheels (note: diamond cut-off wheels are not provided by the UserLab)
  • Hot- and cold-mounting resins (incl. clamps and other tools)
  • Grinding Paper (FEPA 80-4000)
  • A common stack of polishing cloths (note: individual sets are not financed by the UserLab)
  • Commonly applied polishing suspensions and lubricants
  • Basic chemicals and equipment for standard etching solutions

Support with guidance and assistance regarding sample preparation and interpretation is available.

The usage of the Metallography Userlab is accessible for authorized personnel only. You find all details to it in the Intranet.

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Your Contact

Alexandra Lau
Metallographer

Phone: +41 58 765 6017

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