Overview of software for conducting metallographic analysis

Gafarov Maxim Faizovich, Pavlova Ksenia Petrovna, Gafarova Elena Arkadyevna

The article presents an overview of specialized software products for metallographic analysis. We consider conditional-free programs. The review is carried out by the criteria of functionality, the quality of the accompanying technical documentation and the ergonomics of the interface. The aim of the theoretical study is to optimize and reduce research resources in the search for the necessary software for analyzing metallographic sections by providing structured software evaluation information on the most significant criteria. Based on the analysis of information sources, the ranking according to the above criteria is shown using the method of expert assessments. The method was applied with the introduction of confidence coefficients based on objectified experts' indicators, such as reputation, work record, education profile, etc. The ranking results are presented in the form of a set of weight coefficients diagrams, on the basis of which the most optimal program was determined, taking into account the indicated criteria.

Keywords:software, metallographic analysis, functional, quality of technical documentation, ergonomics, expert evaluation method