A well-equipped metallography is needed to prepare samples for microstructural analysis. Here, WWI covers the entire range from sampling, coarse and fine grinding equipment to a wide variety of mechanical and electrolytic polishing processes. Further, there are corresponding facilities for the preparation of TEM and APT specimens.
In the field of macroscopic specimen fabrication, a micro-milling machine is available for the production of miniature specimens. Furthermore, the institute operates its own mechanical workshop and has access to the mechanical workshop of the Faculty of Engineering.
- cutting machines (2x precision, 2x coarse, 1x low-speed, 2x wire saw)
- grinding machines
- polishing machines (2x semi-automatic, 4x manual)
- vibrapolishing machines (2x)
- electrolytic polishing facilities (1x macroscopic specimens, 1x TEM specimen dilution, 1x APT tips)
- chemical etching stations
Responible employees:
Richard Kosmala
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Chair of General Materials Properties
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-27483
- Email: richard.kosmala@ww.uni-erlangen.de
Christina Hasenest
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Chair of General Materials Properties
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-27474
- Email: christina.hasenest@fau.de