Join Dr. Don from PACE Technologies as he guides you through the essential steps of grinding and polishing for metallographic sample preparation. In this episode, Dr. Don introduces the Manual Polisher Nano 1000S and Automated Polishing Head Femto 1100S - reliable equipment that are crucial to the success of every metallographic lab.
Discover how having a quality polisher can simplify your workflow, deliver consistently high-quality results, and enhance your lab's efficiency. Dr. Don shares practical tips on everything from selecting the right consumables to fine-tuning settings for different materials, helping you achieve a smooth surface finish while preserving sample integrity. For both newcomers and experienced users, this video provides expert, easy-to-follow advice to help you refine your sample preparation methods.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Introduction to the Basics of Polishing (00:01)
• Key Features of the Nano 1000S & Femto 1100S (00:57)
• How to Adjust the Five Parameters for Sample Preparation - speed, direction, relative velocity, load, and time (02:08)
• Grinding the Sample - starting with 360 grit and progressing to 1200 grit using SiC paper with adhesive backing (03:21)
• Overview of Magnetic Polishing Pads - including rubber and 431 stainless steel systems (06:30)
• Rough Polishing Using the Atlantis Pad (07:28)
• Final Polishing Process and Recommended Abrasives - polycrystalline alumina slurry and colloidal silica (09:03)
• Proper Cleaning of the Sample - using isopropyl alcohol to prepare for etching (11:42)
• Recap of Key Grinding and Polishing Techniques - for achieving a flawless surface finish (12:15)
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LINKS:
Equipment:
NANO 1000S Manual Polisher: www.metallogra...
FEMTO 1100S Auto Polishing Head: www.metallogra...
ZETA 2000S Abrasive Dispenser: www.metallogra...
Consumables:
SiC Grinding Papers with Adhesive Backing: shop.metallogr...
Polishing Pads: shop.metallogr...
NANOMETER Polycrystalline Alumina Slurry: shop.metallogr...
Colloidal Silica Polishing Abrasive: shop.metallogr...
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21 окт 2024
