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From raw materials to finished products all castings
made by F.G.S. are under constant and
accurate laboratory controls.
The laboratory facilities are among the most modern and
complete for an high-alloy foundry and include:
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two
24-channels automatic vacuum spectrographs
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one
18-channels spectrograph
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one
sequential research spectrograph
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nitrogen and
carbon automatic analyzers
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3
metallographic microscopes
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complete
mechanical testing machines for use up 2100°F (1150°C)
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controlled
atmosphere furnace for experimental heat treatments
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25 lbs (ca.
12 kg) laboratory melting furnace
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complete sand
control equipment
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portable
X-rays fluorescence analyzer
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various
hardness testing machines
The F.G.S. laboratories are at customers'
disposal for research examination on corrosion and
failure cases, in order to study possible improvements
of heat-resisting cast parts.
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