New KASTO saw strengthens in-house metallurgical testing capabilities

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA is pleased to announce the purchase and installation of a new KASTO saw for its metallurgical laboratory, strengthening the company's capabilities in the preparation and analysis of difficult-to-machine materials including Inconel and titanium.

The new saw will provide the metallurgical laboratory with a dedicated, high-performance solution for cutting advanced alloys into samples for metallographic evaluation, tensile specimens, materials characterisation, and quality assurance. Bringing this capability further in-house will help the company improve sample preparation efficiency while maintaining greater control over the testing process.

"Inconel and titanium are critical materials for many demanding applications, but their strength and other material characteristics can make sample preparation particularly challenging," said Bob Hill, President of Solar Atmospheres of Western PA. "The addition of the KASTO saw represents an important investment in our laboratory infrastructure and our ability to deliver timely, reliable metallurgical analysis."

The investment reflects Solar's continued commitment to technical excellence, quality, and the development of advanced in-house materials engineering capabilities.

"We're continually looking for ways to strengthen our technical capabilities and provide better vertical support to our customers and engineering teams," Bob added. "This equipment gives our metallurgical laboratory another important tool for working with some of the most demanding materials used in industry today."