Physical Metallurgy · Material Testing
Precious Metals Research
We examine and characterize metallic materials and develop new alloys, functional materials and processes for industrial practice
Physical Metallurgy belongs to the founding departments of the fem. Central tasks of the department are the production, processing and metallurgical testing and characterization of metallic materials for the jewelry, dental or electrical industry. This includes alloys and composite materials whose structures and microstructures are examined in terms of mechanical, thermal and functional properties. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between production, processing and loading of materials and alloys in practical use.
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Research and Development
- New alloys and functional materials
- Tempering mechanisms of metals
- Exploration of casting procedures
- Innovative production methods
- Joining technology and solder materials
- Material testing and characterization
Services
- Damage analysis, consultation and expert reports
- Optical and scanning electron microscopy
- Metallographical examinations
- Testing of mechanical properties
- Examination of layers and coatings
- Accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 1702
Current Research Projects
Herstellungs- und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten massiver metallischer Gläser auf Edelmetallbasis
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Verfahrens- und Prozessentwicklung zur Erzielung qualitativ hochwertiger Gießergebnisse mit einer Hochtemperatur-Vakuuminduktions-Kippgießanlage für hochreaktive Legierungen
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Qualifizierung des Selektiven Laserschmelzens von Edelmetallen als Fertigungsverfahren in der Uhren- und Schmuckindustrie
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Equipment and Procedures
- Electric arc and induction furnace
- Vacuum investment casting
- Selective laser melting
- High resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM)
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB)