Material Matters

Spectrographic are the sole UK distributors for Panasis Software . The following video shows Panasis Users how to Calibrate using the Software. 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

The introduction of the new quality system at spectrographic will give us a more organised and structured approach to our business.   In the early part of this year we have introduced a Quality manual, this is to keep our team on their toes and offer the best service for our customers. Read more in our news section. Website - www.spectrographic.co.uk Email - sales@spectrographic.co.uk Phone - 01274 966173

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 

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

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

Stage 1 Designed to handle medium-sized sections such as automotive, ceramic, and composite materials with a cutting wheel up to 300mm. The bench top machine offers simple cutting action using the side handle. Stage 2 When we received the Leco cutting machine here at Spectrographic it was in a bit of a mess with operations seized up such as the clamping plates and motor fan. The illumination light inside the machine was not working and coolant hoses were snapped. Stage 3 The machine was quickly stripped down and cleaned and the paint was touched up where necessary. We replaced the cable for the light and replaced both cooling hoses. The clamping plate was a nightmare to get off; this has now been cleaned and greased so it can be moved freely. Stage 4 After reconditioning, this machine has now got many years left to run. All the operations of the machine are now working correctly and the recirculation tank has been cleaned out too. Stage 5 Keeping up to a...