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Thickness Testing

Accurate measurement of silver plate thickness — so you know exactly what you are getting.

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About this work

We can test and verify the thickness of silver plate, measured in microns. As a general rule for everyday cutlery, expect roughly a micron a year of wear — so a 10-micron plate should last approximately ten years.

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Fischerscope X-Ray system used to measure silver plate thickness
Fischerscope X-Ray system — non-destructive thickness measurement

What testing tells you

Measured to the micron

Using X-ray fluorescence, we verify the thickness of a silver plate without damaging the piece — so you know exactly what you are getting.

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Non-destructive

X-ray fluorescence reads the plate thickness without marking, cutting or harming the item in any way.

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Microns, verified

Plate thickness is measured precisely in microns, giving a clear, objective figure for the finish on your piece.

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Roughly a micron a year

As a general guide for everyday cutlery, expect about a micron of wear per year — so a 10-micron plate should last approximately ten years.

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