About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
TMS Specialty Congress 2025
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| Symposium
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Joint Sessions of AIM, ICME, & 3DMS
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| Presentation Title |
Capabilities and Applications of the Robot-Assisted Serial-Sectioning and Imaging (RASI) System |
| Author(s) |
Michael Moschetti, Dirk Bettge |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Michael Moschetti |
| Abstract Scope |
The Robot-Assisted Serial-sectioning and Imaging (RASI) system at BAM provides automated, high-resolution 3D microstructural characterization for diverse materials. Integrating robotics with precision sectioning, etching, and optical microscopy, RASI reconstructs large volumes (approaching 15×15×15mm3) with sub-micron detail. This presentation showcases RASI’s versatility through case studies on cast irons, sintered and additively manufactured steels, and ceramic-metallic packages. We demonstrate how RASI reveals true 3D architectures of features like graphite networks, pores, melt pools, and defects, often missed by 2D analysis. These quantitative datasets elucidate process-microstructure-property relationships and provide crucial 'ground truth' for validating computational models and developing digital twins. Ongoing RASI enhancements will also be highlighted. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |