Solution: Replica Testing
Solution: Replica Testing
Replica investigation
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- All regions
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In Situ Metallographic Examination
Discover how replica testing enables metallographic examinations without the need for destructive removal of equipment.
Replica investigation creates a print of the material’s microstructure on a prepared surface, preserving the integrity of the material. This technique is particularly suitable for monitoring creep-induced structural changes.
Preparation Process & Laboratory Analysis of Replica Testing
Coating or paint layers are removed (over a surface of about 10 x 10 cm.), and the surface is ground and polished to a mirror finish. Etching reveals the microstructure before creating a replica (a negative) using acetate foil and acetone.
The replica print is studied in the laboratory for detailed examination and the results are reported.