Microsectioning
Microsectioning, often called cross-sectioning, is the preparation of a sample to reveal internal features and/or microstructures.
Typical sample preparation consists of grinding and then polishing using successively finer abrasives to obtain the desired surface finish at the location of interest. MEE has a host of automatic and manual sample preparation equipment to handle large sample volumes, as well as samples of complex geometries. Our staff has experience with a wide variety of materials, including polymers. The MEE metallography laboratory specializes in precision sectioning of miniature devices, including microelectronic components and implantable medical devices.
Typical Applications
- Structure at microscopic defects in IC devices
- Dimensional evaluation of internal components
- Flaw characterization in weld or braze evaluations
- Microstructure analysis at fracture origins
Contact us to discuss which evaluation method is best suited to solve your materials-related problems. Or visit our Handbook of Analytical Methods for Materials (HAMM) for more in-depth explanations and typical applications of the analytical methods used for the characterization and evaluation of materials and products.
Visit the HAMM for more information
The Handbook of Analytical Methods for Materials (HAMM) is a brief tutorial on techniques for materials characterization. The HAMM is intended to provide our visitors with enough information on a technique to determine whether it has the potential to help solve a materials problem.