Tools for the sample preparation:

• Cutting-off machine "IsoMet 4000"
• Machine for grinding and polishing "PHOENIX 4000"
• Machine for grinding and polishing "LaboPol-5"
• Vibration polish tool "Vibromet 2"

• "LectroPol-5"
• "TenuPol-5"

Microscopes for imaging and analysing:

• Microscope for reflected light "Reichert MEFA4" with digital colour camera "dhs - Microcam 1.3"
• Stereo microscope SMZ 745T (Nikon)
• Image analysing systems "aquinto", "dhs - Bilddatenbank" und "Lucia"

Vickers thoughness test tool "HSV-20" (SHIMADZU)

Roughness measurement "Perthometer M1" (Mahr)