At Sturbridge Metallurgical we take pride in providing our clients with the best equipment and supplies they need to get their laboratory up and running in a way that meets their application and budget.
Whether you're setting up a new lab, or looking to improve current laboratory processes and procedures, we are here to help.
SMS can help you transform your empty space into a fully functional, efficient and productive laboratory with new equipment, consumables & supplies and training for your technicians. We can help you design, layout and equip a turn-key metallographic laboratory based on your specific needs & unique requirements.
Our team will work in your lab or ours to train your team to use equipment and supplies efficiently and effectively. Our training courses teach practical metallography concepts and show you how to apply them to your real-world situation. We would be happy to customize a class and can help you determine best practices based on your specific needs. This includes developing preparation guidelines and SOPs to keep your team on track long after the training ends.
We are always here to help should you have any questions or should you run into specific or unique preparation challenges.
Training Classes Currently Available
Principals of Metallography
Introduction to Metallography
Sample Preparation
Sectioning
Mounting
Polishing
Etching
Lab Time: Demonstrations & Hands-on Sample Preparation
Microscope Inspection
Interpretation & Image Analysis
Metallography of Weldments
Review weldments and identify proper metallographic sections per appropriate specifications and/or customer standards
Proper sectioning, mounting, polishing and etching welded specimens for microscope examination.
Read & interpret appropriate weld specifications in order to inspect, measure and report findings appropriately.
Introduction to Metallography
Sample Preparation
Sectioning
Mounting
Polishing
Etching
Lab Time: Demonstrations & Hands-on Sample Preparation
Microscope Inspection
Interpretation & Image Analysis