ARC-MET8000 & PMI-Master Smart Comparison
The Arc-Met 8000 is an excellent mobile OES spectrometer that delivers analysis results in the field or the shop floor. The Arc-Met was such an effective metal analyzer that Oxford engineers used it as...
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Aircraft Manufacturer Quality Control Process Implementation
An aircraft parts manufacturer contacted Verichek Technical Services (VTS) about having problems with their internal inspection procedures that had shut down their production facility. A number of...
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LIBS vs OES – A Comparison of PMI Technologies
A recent whitepaper from Hitachi offers a thorough look at laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and optical emission spectroscopy (OES) in relation to their use in product material...
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What is Positive Material Identification?
Positive Material Identification or PMI for short is the process of sorting out the composition or constituent elements of a material (typically metals). This method employs both a qualitative and...
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Scrap Metal Tips & Tricks: Top 5 Tips For Finding Scrap Metal And Maximizing...
Collecting scrap metal can be an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor. Whether you’re in it for the money or just as a hobby, there are some scrap metal tips and tricks that can help you maximize your...
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Scrap Metal Recycling 101 – A Complete Metal Scrapper’s Guide
You can’t turn anything you touch into gold, unless your name is King Midas. But believe it or not, you can help save the environment by turning junk into cash through scrap metal recycling. Perhaps...
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How to Identify Beryllium Copper Using LIBS
Beryllium copper is used in a wide variety of applications, from aerospace to industrial manufacturing. It has many desirable characteristics that make it an ideal material choice. But, due to its...
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Why is X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Used to Identify Materials?
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) is a powerful and versatile technique used to identify, characterize, and quantify the crystalline phases in a material. It is a non-destructive form of testing that can...
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Testmaster-Pro Operations & Equipment Safety Procedure
The Testmaster-Pro stands as a testament to advanced machinery designed with precision and efficiency in mind. As with any sophisticated equipment, understanding its operations is paramount not only...
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High-Purity Argon in OES Testing
Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) is a well-established analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of various metal alloys. This method involves exciting atoms in a sample to a...
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