Material Matters

Spectrographic's Managing Director, Paul Chippendale, enjoys a good read.  His favourite Metallurgy publication is the book by Brain Bousfield, Surface Preparation and Microscopy of Materials. This metallurgical book really is the bible for all metallurgists, and gives a great insight into the field of materials surface preparation, according to Paul. It gives an in-depth insight into the preparation of metals, spray coatings, composites, minerals, PCB's and electronic circuits, thin film measurement, soft materials and ceramics.  The book also enlightens the reader into hardness testing and applied microscopy. Paul has been inspired by this book to write his own guidance notes for sample preparation, available from the website. The Spectrographic Team are here to help identify your preparation needs, and the book is available on Amazon. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

Spectrographic's range of Microscopy Imaging Camera available for immediate dispatch.  We also have a range of software to accompany the Microscope camera for all areas of science. Spectrographic is an active member of the Royal Microscope Society.   5.0 Megapixel CMOS Microscope Camera MDX501   Camera Series MDX501 is a 5 megapixel microscope camera equipped with high quality Aptina CMOS MT9P006 and a 32Mb buffer memory. It provides higher frame rate and more stable running. The robust multi-camera synchronization function makes it easy to work with 3 more MX cameras together. This is very helpful to more applicable options for different kinds of microscopy applications. It is a good choice for applications which require high frame rate and high image quality. Monochrome camera MDX501M is available.   Features   High imaging quality and low noise 1/2.5 inch 5 megapixel colour CMOS sensor Plug and play USB 2.0 interface, easy to install Built...

Getting through the bleak winter, floods, gales even snow. But it was a good season for our GB Bobsleigh team, great to be involved at the sharp end, so to speak, with supply of Spectrographic Metallurgical polishing consumables. Performance Director for Great Britain Bobsleigh, commented: “We are delighted with the support Spectrographic is offering to the British Bobsleigh Team. The smallest modification or technological improvement has the potential to shave hundredths of a second off the team’s time, and help them win an Olympic medal.” See more on Metallurgical consumables in our E Shop. Please contact the Spectrographic Team, for all your metallography consumables. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

A recent meeting with Dr Lewis and gave Spectrographic the opportunity to look at some very interesting subjects on our Stereo microscope.   The Moth geni talia samples did offer some challenges but these were overcome in our customer service laboratory equipped with a wide range of microscopes and computer based imaging systems. Have a look at the work done by Dr Lewis on his website and more information on the article on our news section. This provides some interesting information regarding the Huvitz microscopes , that they are useful for other science applications. Do you require any more information, then please do contact the Spectrographic Team. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

Spectrographic have been refurbishing used hardness testers for the past 5 years.  These were an addition to our used metallurgical equipment range which include cutters, mounting presses, grinders and polishers. Recently we were asked by one our customers how to adjust a Rockwell hardness tester's  values, as we are so keen to help, we supplied them with a video to demonstrate how it should be done. Please find below our video of adjusting the values of the Rockwell hardness tester. Spectrographic hope that the information on how to do this operation with the hardness tester, was interesting to you. If you have any requirements for a used hardness tester, please contact the Spectrographic team. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

As a distributor of the Panasis Software for metallurgical microscopes.  We like to give you the heads up on how some of the features work. This video demonstrates how to use the Auto Count feature within Panasis. The Auto Count allows users to measure porosity in a metallic sample. Did you find the information helpful, or can Spectrographic help you further? If that is the case please contact the technical team. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

Spectrographic has it's own brand series of metallurgical equipment, this includes the popular OmegaPress 2 mounting press. The OmegaPress 2 Metallurgical mounting press  offers a fully automatic sample encapsulation system for thermosetting and thermoplastic hot mounting resins making it the ideal choice for sample preparation. The electro-hydraulic unit requires only single phase and water to complete the mounting cycle. Cycle times are set to 7 mins. The slider closure allows easy ejection of samples when the automatic mounting cycle is complete. The closure can be lifted for maintenance such as changing the cylinder size, this takes less than a couple of minutes. Our engineer, has recorded, his own Oscar winning performance on how to set up and operate the OmegaPress 2. Sit back, get a coffee and enjoy Philip at his best..... What did you think to the performance, please feel free to write a review. Also, for further reading there is the specification ...

After the successful visit of Dr Manfred Tietze of New Sonic, demonstrating the Sonodur-2 UCI portable hardness tester, last month.   Dr Tietze has sent video's for us to show anyone interest in getting their hands on the latest portable hardness testing technology. These are available on our website , but you can see them here too. The SonoDur is a portable hardness tester that offers fast and accurate measurement readings on site and for control of production heat treatment.  The UCI hardness tester system is recommended when laboratory hardness testers cannot be used. Spectrographic are please to be in partnership with NewSonic to promote the Sonodur-2 UCI Portable Hardness Tester. If you are interested in the Sonodur-2 UCI portable hardness tester then please contact the office: Email: sales@spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173 Website: www.spectrographic.co.uk

Automatic metallurgical polishing machine for high quality metallography using a 250mm platen with the ability to polish up to 6 samples. The TegraPol is very easy to operate and has a built in lubricant dispenser. Here's the video before it went to it's new metallography home in Leicestershire.  You can find more information and details on the website If you are interested in a refurbished polisher please call Spectrographic on 01274 966173 or email sales @spectrographic.co.uk . www.spectrographic.co.uk 

Spectrographic has enjoyed the company of Dr Manfred Tietze from Newsonic.  On their final night Paul and Manfred went out for fish and chips at the Chevin at Menston, West Yorkshire, with its amazing back drops and scenery. Using the portable fork "hardness tester" to check the chips.  Chips met the spec and the fish was great too.  The laughter has certainly been flying this week, with this business partnership. "Just for the record, we test metals using portable or classical hardness testers." says Spectrographic's Managing Director, Paul Chippendale. Thanks for your help Manfred from Newsonic . Require any information on the Sonodur 2 UCI portable hardness tester, then please contact Spectrographic. sales @spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173 www.spectrographic.co.uk

This video shows the setting up of the Mitutoyo HV112 Vickers hardness tester, we look at un-packaging, taking care to remove the essential travel packaging and setting up and operating the hardness tester. We hope you enjoy watching the video, let us know if you have any question on all things Material Testing. Website - www.spectrographic.co.uk Email - sales@spectrographic.co.uk Phone - 01274 966173

Spectrographic have been running as one of the most successful scientific preparation equipment suppliers in the UK since 1999. With a showcase of new and used metallurgical machines and consumables for sample preparation in Materials Science, the equipment ranges from the MetCut 300 metallurgical cutter to the OmegaPol 2 polishing machine, Spectrographic is going from strength to strength. With the introduction of a new Applications Laboratory at our head office, an increase of staff for 2016, plus a modern website with a fully functioning consumables e-commerce section and new consumables catalogue, Spectrographic are giving the competition a real run for their money. Read More... Website: www.spectrographic.co.uk Email: sales@spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173

The hardness tester tour was a great opportunity to look at customer applications and show how well the Sonodur 2 portable hardness tester could perform.   Customers were delighted with the performance of the Vickers hardness tester and were very impressed with how easy test results could be achieved and reported. Find out more in our news section Website: www.spectrographic.co.uk Email: sales@spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173

Watch our engineer fit a measuring reticule in a microscope eyepiece. The reticules are used to add measurement facility or comparison capability to a variety of microscopes. Reticules are clear discs marked with a exact pattern or scale. These reticles are available as crossline, micrometer scales, or grids. Stage micrometers are also available for calibrating microscope reticules or objective lens magnification. The reticule is sized for the microscope, but watch the video to see how it should be installed – but don't scratch it!! Website - www.spectrographic.co.uk Email - sales@spectrographic.co.uk Phone - 01274 966173

Well that what we think at Spectrographic we just don't price match we price slash. When you have a requirement for metallurgical equipment and need the best quality but have budget constraints, Spectrographic are able to help.   We are holding the prices of our metallurgical consumables till Easter – we will still be the best value available, that’s because we check our prices and customers tell us how much they are saving using Spectrographic as No 1 supplier. Check out how you can save by looking at the consumables section of the website or contact Spectrographic to discuss your requirements. To view our selection of consumables click here. To view our new item click here. For a quote email sales@spectrographic.co.uk  or telephone the office on 01274 966173

Could Spectrographic be your No 1 supplier of material testing equipment?  If you are looking at introducing a low cost, metallurgical testing facility we should be able to help. Spectrographic specialise in preparation machines, microscopes with imaging and a full range of hardness testers. Read More... Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173

During January 2016, Spectrographic and NewSonic will be conducting a series of application workshops across the Midlands to promote the  SonoDur2 portable hardness tester , which combines portability, precision and accuracy of hardness results. The SonoDur2 portable hardness tester is an effective and reliable portable hardness testing system with Vickers output.  The  SonoDur2 system provides extremely precise results in line with those expected from laboratory systems.  It is based on mobile technology and comes with instrument software and a range of measurement probes for different applications. Read More...