Contact: Lars Andersson
In short, the replica method consists of making a copy
of a ground, polished and etched area of interest.
The replica is then brought to the laboratory for
a metallographic examination, where its evaluated with
the help of an optic microscope.
Our laboratory can offer the possibility for replica testing
as well as evaluations of made replicas, principally
considering structure and creep deformations. This line of
operation is foremost aimed towards the process industry,
where unplanned production stops are costly. Using this
replica method the repair/service intervals and lifetime
for the original can be determined.
Our laboratory has also developed a method where you
directly examine and document on a prepared surface,
without having to make copy (replica), using a field
microscope with a connected digital camera.
This documentation can then be sent electronically to
the laboratory for evaluation. |
Field equipment for microscopy
directly on sample surface.
Microscopic photograph taken directly
on the surface (without replica) using
a digital field microscope.
Microscopic photograph of replica
taken using a lab microscope. |
