A hierarchical SEM approach to characterizing the Cu alloy and Fe phase interface.
Joining dissimilar metals in additive manufacturing can unlock unique property combinations, but in systems like Cu–Fe it also pushes metallurgical limits. Different thermal conductivity, melting points, and solidification behavior make the interface the most likely weak point.
In this study, a layered build of Cu₇Ni₂SiCr alloy and nearly pure Fe was produced via laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). Using a Tescan CLARA UHR SEM with automated panoramic imaging, BSE contrast, EDS, and EBSD, researchers mapped elemental redistribution, grain structures, and phase transitions across the weld zone. These findings help evaluate joint integrity and guide process optimization in multi-material additive manufacturing.
Combines sub-nanometer resolution with advanced analytics.
High-quality BSE contrast for phase discrimination
Low-kV imaging for detailed grain and substructure observation
Full EBSD and EDS compatibility for multimodal studies
Automated panoramic imaging for weld zone evaluation
Unattended, large-area SEM imaging and stitching.
Produces seamless panoramic datasets from multiple fields
Ideal for weld inspection, defect observation, and interface mapping
Reduces operator time while improving reproducibility
Tescan MIRA XR enables non-destructive imaging of fiber morphology and diameter across polymer meshes.
Tescan MIRA XR provides high-resolution insight into SBA-15 particle shape and structure.
Automated in situ EBSD reveals transient transformations during high-temperature treatment.
Use Tescan SEMs with Dual Essence™ EDS to perform integrated SEM-EDS analysis that resolves zonation and overlapping phases in complex geological samples.
Tescan CLARA with EBSD reveals crystallographic evolution in ECAP-processed aluminum.
High-resolution SEM reveals crack origin, propagation, and final failure in widely used titanium alloy.
