Metal Analysis

Shards of swarf from production equipment and nuts, bolts and wires dropped during routine maintenance frequently arise as foreign bodies.

Sadly, razor blades, needles and syringes are commonly used in cases of extortion and malicious tamper.

RSSL's microscopy department uses X-ray microanalysis and X-ray microfluorescence techniques to distinguish between metal types including:

• Stainless steel
• Steel
• Aluminium alloys
• Solder