Material Matters

The Spectrographic directors Paul and Nicci Chippendale have jetted off to Stuttgart to the annual quality assurance trade fair. They are all geared up to see current and prospective suppliers at this years event. First stop was to obviously find Manfred Tieza of NewSonic GMBH, to see the innovative Sonodur Portable Hardness Tester. As you can see Nicci is making  the most of getting sales information for this portable metallurgical product. Paul on the other hand has turned into his very own "Superhero" Mr Chip and enjoyed meeting up with the Hulk. At the office the Spectrographic Team have been looking forward to the news of the day from this industry specific exhibition of material preparation and analysis equipment. If you the Spectrographic Team for anything please wake them up and contact them: Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk http://www.spectrographic.co.uk/metallurgical-equipme...

The MetCut 330 abrasive metallurgical cutting machine offers a good capacity for sectioning a wide range of samples for material testing. This machine has the ability to cut samples from a wide range of materials using abrasive cutting wheels and diamond /  Cubic Boron Nitride  wheels available from Spectrographic.   Sectioning of samples up to 80mm diameter with chopping technique and up to 200mm length using the lateral moving bed can be achieved.   The machine is available with manual or automatic cutting functions.    The video below shows how to use the machine. The Metcut 330 abrasive cut off machines are used in the metallurgy industry as they offer a high quality cut that are required for quality inspection of samples for automotive, energy, rail and aerospace applications. A full range of metallurgical abrasive cutting wheels are available for the MetCut 330 abrasive cutter.   These wheel are also suitable for use on Buehle...

This is Spectrographic's biggest secret! our new 2016 catalogue is now online. http://owl.li/10lIk1 Our metallurgical consumables catalogue has been revamped and is animated for the firsts time and is now available on line. The catalogue has our full range of metallurgy products including Cut off Wheels, Cold Mounting, Hot Mounting, Polishing Cloths, Polishing Media, Grinding Papers and Grit-Fix Systems for materials analysis. To make things even easier you can order straight through our web shop, http://owl.li/10lKdH however if you need to ask advise the team is all ways willing to help call on 01274 966173 or email sales@spectrographic.co.uk .

The MetCut 300 Metallurgical abrasive cutting machine for sectioning of samples such as heat treatment samples. The MetCut 300 metallurgical abrasive cutter uses a 250mm abrasive wheel and can cut samples up to 75mm diameter. The machine can be equipped with a recirculation tank and twin vices to offer a high quality abrasive cutting machine. Going out servicing these machines we see them in all kind of conditions most of them are often clean and reasonable, but you do come across a minority in poor conditions. We often find the clamps seized up and the odd coolant hose snapped from a build-up of dirt in the chamber. This causes the filter in the coolant tank to block and need replacing. At Spectrographic we have all of these items in stock so when we go out on a service parts can be replaced and installed immediately. After the service or repair a full report is sent out detailing what the Spectrographic service enginee...

Spectrographic are pleased to support Mercedes GP, UK based Formula 1 racing Team. Our Popular sample levelling press was sold to them last month, and I'm sure it's made all the difference.   Congratulations to Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton on their successes at the first Grand Prix of the Season in Melbourne, Australia. The specimen levelling press is at an economic price, and is a must have for sample preparation. If you require more details, please contact the Spectrographic Team. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

The Buehler  Vibromet 2 is ready for you, It’s as good as new, Been serviced by our boys in Blue.   The system is suitable for preparation of metallographic, petrographic, and ceramographic samples. If you want to prepare samples using an alternative to metallographic polishing wheels, this vibratory polisher will produce better results because of its unique vibratory action which reduces structural deformation and improved flatness and reducing edge flatness. This vibratory polisher is ideal for Metals, Rocks and  borides. The 300mm platen can be used in conjunction with Spectrographic Consumables ; Polishing Cloths, Diamond Suspensions and Colloidal silica . Get in touch to speak to Gail, she will pass you onto someone who knows what they are talking about. Only Joking, Please contact a member of the Spectrographic Team, they will be more than happy to help via the usual Channels. Email:  s...

It's not all to do with metallography. On Friday and Saturday Willow, Gail's daughter will be competing at Crufts 2016, at the NEC. And we would just like to wish her the best of luck. Willow and her Shelties have qualified in three Young Kennel Club disciplines; Grooming, Handling and Pastoral Stakes, she is so very excited. This is a picture of her handling at Crufts 2015 in the handling with her Shetland Sheepdog, Tooralie's Firefly. We wait with baited breath to see how the formidable twosome get on together at this prestigious event.  While we work hard in the office. If you do need us for anything metallurgical, please contact us, we are here till 4pm on a Friday. Email:  sales@spectrographic.co.uk Tel: 01274 966173 Website:  www.spectrographic.co.uk

Spectrographic's very successful demonstration day are becoming a bi-monthly event at The AMRC. We are pleased to announce that the next Demo Day will be held on Wednesday 21st April 2016, this will held at The AMRC in Sheffield. Spectrographic will be showcasing some of the metallurgical, equipment that is available to purchase. To book a spot on the demonstration day please email Nicci @spectrographic.co.uk Can't make this date, but interested in our range of metallurgy products, 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 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 supplies several different hot mount solutions for differing metallurgical applications.  Below is an overview of each resin that can be supplied, with the Omegapress 2 mounting press or can be used with other mounting press brands. Carbon Conductive Hot Mount The ideal compound for hot mounting of samples for observation using a scanning electron microscope.  The carbon content within the media offer a electrical conductive mounted sample. The cycle time is dependent of the mounting press used but we recommend the same parameters as standard bakelite. Clear Mounting Compound Clear mounting compound designed for use in a hot mounting press. This is a thermosetting resin which is heated at 150 to 180 degrees c. The cooling process is extended to prevent clouding of the resin. Diallyl Phthalate Media High quality edge mount compound for superior edge retention. This is a blue resin which is used in a hot mounting press for encapsulation o...

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 

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

The OmegaPol Auto is an advanced automated polishing with accurate control of load, speed. The OmegaPol can polish up to 5 sample of 25mm to 50mm giving more capacity. More power for the head and the base.   Watch the video on how to operate this super metallurgical polisher and what to watch out for. Website - www.spectrographic.co.uk Email - sales@spectrographic.co.uk Phone - 01274 966173

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

Another successful demonstration day at The AMRC training centre in Sheffield, yesterday. Paul Chippendale, Managing Director, and Dr Manfred Tietze headed up the day with delegates from around the UK. It was great to have a guest supplier in from NewSonic who demonstrated the Sonodur 2 UCI portable hardness tester with some great feedback too. Liam, our metallurgical microscope expert showed off the HDS5800 3D Digital microscope to a number of our guests. We also have some metallurgical equipment at the AMRC which was demonstrated on Wednesday 17th February 2016. Due to the success of the day, the next Demonstration Day will be in April 2016. Here are a selection of Photographs from the day. Read more..... Contact us at sales@spectrographic.co.uk Telephone: 01274 966173 Website:- www.spectrographic.co.uk

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