Using this method the grain boundaries will be detected and the individual grain sizes will be determined automatically. The grain size distribution is also available in addition to the average grain size. The method can be used either with a classical thresholding or Machine Learning depending on how easily visible the grain boundaries are. The analysis takes place in accordance with the following standards:

• ASTM E 112 - 13, 24
• ASTM E1382 - 97 (2015)
• DIN EN ISO 643:2020; 2024
• GB/T 6394 - 2017

All data are saved and managed in one place – the Archive – which has search and filter functions. This ensures that the data can be relocated easily.

The default workflows (job templates) of the method are described, see Grain Size Analysis (Planimetric)