AUTOMATED HIGH SPEED METALLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM

摘要

An metallographic system comprising a programmable controller, a robotic ami, a specimen clamping or holding device, a sectioning saw, a mounting station, a polishing station, a specimen preparation station, and an analyzer for examining the specimen. Herein is described an automated industrial metallography (AIM) system that provides several advantages over existing equipment and methods. The automation of metallography significantly improves the efficiency and consistency of specimen processing, by eliminating the subjective nature of preparation and image analysis.