A number of companies all over the world send their Replica's originated from the Metallography Replication (MR) / in-situ metallography activity to the labs of TCR for microstructure analysis. Customers are advised to send the following data for correct interpretation of replica microstructure.:
- Purpose of evaluation
- Exact location with sketch of equipment
- Etchant used
- Method of preparation: Manual/Electrolytic
- Material of construction
- Process parameters like temperature and pressure
- Fluid handled
- Service life of the component
