The process of alloy grade verification has advanced significantly with the development of portable and handheld devices that bring analytical capabilities traditionally found in the laboratory to anywhere rapid metals identification is needed. For years, handheld analysis technology has provided alloy grade identification for the testing of incoming materials and the verification of outgoing products, thus greatly improving quality by eliminating material mix-ups. Manufacturers value immediate alloy verification to avoid costly material mistakes by relying on questionable or outdated vendor certificates, and no longer have to wait for laboratory results.

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