Metatech Equipments [India] provides laboratory metal spectroscopes [model Metalspec-II] for qualitative/semiqualitative analysis of ferrous/non-ferrous metals and their alloys. The major advantage of these spectroscopes is a fast and easy analysis/identification of metals and their alloys. These instruments comprise of optical unit associated with component test platform, exciter, isolation transformer and paddle operated arcing switch. Components of any shapes and size are placed on the test table platform and the arc is struck in between cathode and test specimen after selecting an element by respective settable drum reading. The spectrum generated by the particular element, which is characterized of that element, is observed for its presence and intensity. Percentage of the element is determined with the help of an indicator and intensity of the spectrum under the indicator respectively. Auxiliary arcing table can also be provided for comparing the unknown sample with the known one for comparing the presence and percentage of the element. Application: automobile industry, auto ancillaries, steel plants, testing laboratories, non-ferrous industries, etc.