Cross-Section Microscopy
Cross-Section Microscopy Testing Services
Cross-section microscopy (CSM) is a testing method that allows for the examination of a layered sample at a microscopic level. This can be used for applications such as examining painted surfaces, layers of paper, material varnishes, and other types of coating.
Typically, a sample is mounted in a resin. Then that resin is cut, ground, and polished to provide a clear picture of a cross-sectioned surface. It is then studied using a high-powered microscope utilizing reflected visible and UV light. Often, magnifications can be anywhere from 40x to 400x. This is used to provide a precise and accurate analysis of the material layering which can be invaluable information for research, development, or reverse engineering.
At Cross Testing, we’re able to provide expert cross-section microscopy testing for manufacturing, commercial, or other applications. Our fully-equipped testing lab can provide your operation with accurate and actionable data to simplify your research, development, or production process.
Cross Sectional Analysis and Material Testing
Important information can be gathered from cross-section analysis. This can include method of manufacture, overpaint presence, analyzing physical history through layering, original finish information, and many others. Cross sectional research is performed by many different industries for many different reasons. But one constant is the need for an accurate picture of the interior of a product or sample.
Cross section testing can range from simple to extremely complex. Through simple visual inspection, qualities of layering can be determined and cataloged. This can be useful in determining original coloring or number of coats.
However, more complicated inspections can be performed as well. This requires a more technical and analytical approach. For instance, there may be unnecessary voids beneath layers of material that could cause significant problems later in production. Or a sauder joint may be improperly sealed, allowing microscopic fractures to form. These cases are where sophisticated microscopy and cross testing equipment becomes invaluable in providing precise results.
If you’re looking for reliable, professional cross-sectioning and microscopy testing services for manufacturers or commercial operations, you’ve come to the right place. Our highly trained and experienced technicians can provide you with the data you need. Contact us today to begin the process or to learn more about cross-sectioning and microscopy.
Paints, Varnishes, Coating, or Gloss
Film or Corrosion Thickness
Subsurface Defects or Anomalies
Dimensional Verification
Void detection
Reverse Engineering
Physical History Analysis
Product component lifespan
Cross-Section Research and Applications
Cross-sectioning is also performed to expose a specific area for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) examination. This provides an image of the sample’s interior down to a microscopic level, which can provide even more actionable information than just a cross-sectional visual inspection. Applications include determining how distinct layers interact with one another or searching for potential failure-causing properties or mechanisms.
Cross sectional testing service for quality assurance is another valuable test for manufacturing or commercial operations. This can be used for quality assurance purposes such as detecting flaws in products built to exact specifications, products that require specific subcomponent dimensions, or products with many subsurface components. Data from cross-section testing can determine factors such as plating quality (used in electrical connection components), product component lifespan, and other common interior points of failure.
Our testing lab is able to provide different cross section and microscopy testing services based on the requirements of our customers. If you need cross section analysis or microscopy services, Cross can help.
Consumer Products
Electronics
Custom CSM Lab Testing Services
At Cross, we understand that not every operation has the same needs when it comes to cross-sectioning and microscopy. More than that, many different industries have different compliance requirements and quality assurance standards. That means different levels of testing are often required based on the industry, product, and unique quality standards.
Our state-of-the-art testing lab is able to provide custom testing development for our customers based on individual needs. We can combine testing procedures such as impact testing, environmental chamber testing, and many others.
The experts in our testing laboratories have considerable experience in devising custom testing procedures for many different industries. We’ll also optimize the tests based on need and regulatory requirements. And we can do the same for your operation, too.
Procedures and Chambers for Cross-Section Microscopy
Cross sectional analysis and microscopy testing procedures are used to better understand the layered structures of an object or sample. They can also determine things like the finish history, original appearance, durability, and subsurface defects.
At Cross, we maintain state-of-the-art analytical testing equipment. That way, we know that our results will be as accurate as possible. This also allows us to deliver clear, accurate data that our customers can trust. While also providing our customers with actionable data for product analysis and development.
Whether you need chemical composition testing, color analysis, CT scanning, or any of the myriad other analytical testing procedures, Cross has a solution for you.
Why Cross Cross-Sectioning and Microscopy?
At Cross, the most important thing to us is the success of our customers. That’s why we go out of our way to design custom testing solutions that ensure future production success for every single one of them. All while also offering world-class customer service. And when you combine those two factors with industry-leading expertise and a cutting-edge testing lab, you get a winning combination.
Our ISO 17025 accredited testing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico can provide you with product testing, materials testing, environmental testing, lifecycle testing, and many other testing services. Whether it’s for automotive, aerospace, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or a wide range of other industries, we can help.
There’s a reason so many companies and manufacturers across so many industries choose to work with Cross Testing again and again. Contact us today and we’ll give you a reason to keep coming back, too.
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Offering a range of testing services from our testing laboratories in the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more about the expert testing procedures performed in our state-of-the-art facilities. We can provide you with actionable data about your parts or materials so that you can make the best decisions for your product, your production process, and your end users. We can also provide calibration services, inspection services, and metrology products through our network of ISO 17025 accredited precision measurement labs.
