ASM Digital Short Course: Metallographic Techniques Part 1

Metallography is the science that describes the constitution and structure of metals by using microscopy. Metallography is used in almost all stages during the lifetime of a component, from the initial materials development to production, manufacturing process control and even failure analysis when required. Good metallographic techniques are essential to obtaining accurate results in the analyses. The modern specimen preparation procedures involve sectioning, mounting (cast and compression), grinding and polishing. In this self-guided digital course, students will learn - with the help of rich visuals, narrated animations, demonstration videos, and interactive quizzes - the various metallographic techniques involved in specimen sampling and preparation.
Metallographic techniques Part 2 talks about the different parts of a microscope and discusses the various techniques that can be used to measure and quantify the microstructural features of a specimen.