Therefore, a client working with precision grain structures constently means reduced tooling time for each material shipment and additional time for running. For more information, read our full guide ...

In the current study, the feasibility of performing lab-based nondestructive 3D grain mapping was tested on a high-aspect-ratio structure: aluminum foil. Similar to other metals, the aluminum foil has ...

Grain boundary engineering is used to enhance the mechanical properties, such as strength, ductility, and fatigue resistance, of nanocrystalline metals and alloys. By controlling the grain size ...

Grain Size: Grain size and structure of a metal serve as general indicators of its machinability. A metal with small undistorted grains tends to cut easily and finish easily. Such a metal is ductile, ...

Cryogenic treatments help create a more uniform grain structure, lowering the number of weak points in the structure and decreasing the chance of failure when the metal is put under physical stress.

We use the Tosca 400 atomic force microscope (AFM) as a quality control tool to check for differences in titanium (Ti) metal grain structure before and after failure. Ti metal was subjected to ...

The migration of this crystalline boundary -- the edge of the grain -- is what heals the gaps in the material. This is different than the quest for self-healing artificial skin, but no less important.