The problem it solves
Coating thickness and porosity are often assessed in separate files even though both depend on the same calibrated cross-section and region selection.
Who it is for
- Thermal spray research and quality-control laboratories
- Materials scientists comparing coating processes or samples
- Engineers reviewing thickness, porosity, and pore morphology together
How it works
- Load a clear calibrated cross-section and enter the sample context.
- Define coating interfaces and the representative region, then review thickness profiles and the pore mask.
- Check morphology and segmentation against the source, compare compatible samples, and save or export the analysis.
Output you can keep
A connected coating analysis containing calibrated thickness, porosity, pore morphology, and compatible sample-comparison results.
Limitations to check
- Preparation artifacts, cracks, pull-outs, shadows, and low contrast can affect the pore mask.
- Layer boundaries and analysis regions must be reviewed by a knowledgeable user.
- Comparisons are meaningful only when preparation, magnification, calibration, and analysis settings are compatible.