Metallographic Examination
Effects of manufacturing processes, such as welding, heat treating, forging, casting and machining on microstructure that could impact the mechanical behavior of the material are determined by microstructural analysis at Hurst Metallurgical by experienced metallographers.

Microstructural Analysis
Various industrial alloys are routinely analyzed by Hurst Metallurgical for graphite distribution, effect of service temperature on superalloys, grain size, inclusion contents, grain flow pattern, case depth and case condition evaluations, corrosion attach, etc.