Supplies for Microstructural Analysis EMPOWERING RESULTS

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Sectioning Best Practices 7 Sectioning Blade Guide 8 Sectioning Blades • 4 in (100 mm) diameter with 0.5 in (12.7 mm) arbor hole 9 Sectioning Blades • 5 in (125 mm) diameter with 0.5 in (12.7 mm) arbor hole 9 Sectioning Blades • 6 in (150 mm) diameter with 1.0 in (25.4 mm) arbor hole 9 Sectioning Blades • 7 in (175 mm) diameter with 1.0 in (25.4 mm) arbor hole 9 Sectioning Blades • 8 in (200 mm) diameter with 1.0 in (25.4 mm) arbor hole 9 Sectioning Blades • 9 in (230 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole 10 Sectioning Blades • 10 in (250 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole 10...

Silicon Carbide • 8 in (200 mm) diameter • Plain Back • Production Grade 23 Silicon Carbide • 8 in (200 mm) diameter • Adhesive Back • Production Grade 23 Silicon Carbide • 10 in (250 mm) diameter • Plain Back • Production Grade 23 Silicon Carbide • 10 in (250 mm) diameter • Adhesive Back • Production Grade 23 Silicon Carbide • 12 in (300 mm) diameter • Plain Back • Production Grade 24 Silicon Carbide • 12 in (300 mm) diameter • Adhesive Back • Production Grade 24 Silicon Carbide • 8 in (200 mm) diameter • Plain Back • Premium Grade 25 Silicon Carbide • 8 in (200 mm) diameter • Adhesive Back...

Diamond Polishing Compound Paste • Monocrystalline 37 Premium Diamond Polishing Suspension • Monocrystalline 37 Diamond Polishing Suspension • Monocrystalline • Water Free 38 Ultra Diamond Polishing Suspension • Polycrystalline 38 Colloidal Silica Polishing Slurry 38 Cerium Oxide Suspension 38 Chromium Oxide Slurry 39 Aluminum Oxide Powder 39 Aluminum Oxide Powder • Deagglomerated 39 Aluminum Oxide Slurry • Deagglomerated 39 Diamond Lapping Oil • Microid Extender • Water Free 40 Ultralap Diamond Extender • Alcohol Based • Water Free 40 Aqua Lube • Environmentally Friendly Extender • Water Soluble...

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Sectioning EMPOWERING RESULTS Sectioning The goal of sectioning is to cut a representative sample from a part without causing microstructural damage. In short, a clean, straight, and cool cut. To accomplish this, metallographic sectioning is done in a water-cooled abrasive cut-off machine with a material-appropriate wheel. Abrasive Sectioning Blade Abrasive sectioning blades are the most commonly used wheels in metallurgical laboratories. Both aluminum oxide and silicon carbide provide excellent cuts at a low cost. Abrasive Types Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) abrasive sectioning blades are very versatile...

LECO EMPOWERING RESULTS LECO Sectioning Blade Guide Selecting a sectioning blade size for LECO Sectioning Machines depends on the maximum size sectioning blade diameter the saw can use, combined with the diameter of the arbor hole in the center of the sectioning blade. Maximum Size

Sectioning Blades • 4 in (100 mm) diameter with 0.5 in (12.7 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Recommended Use Abrasive Thickness General Purpose Al2O3 0.010 in (0.25 mm) Sectioning Blades • 5 in (125 mm) diameter with 0.5 in (12.7 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Recommended Use Abrasive Thickness General Purpose Al2O3 0.025 in (0.61 mm) Sectioning Blades • 6 in (150 mm) diameter with 1.0 in (25.4 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; Recommended Use <35 HRC 40-55 HRC 50-65 HRC Nonferrous RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Abrasive...

LECO Consumables and Supplies EMPOWERING RESULTS Sectioning Sectioning Blades • 9 in (230 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Recommended Use Abrasive Thickness Bond Qty Part No Sectioning Blades • 10 in (250 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Sectioning Blades • 12 in (300 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; RR - Resin Rubber Recommended Use Abrasive Thickness Bond Construction Qty Part No

Sectioning Blades • 14 in (350 mm) diameter with 1.25 in (32 mm) arbor hole BOND TYPE: RS - Resin; RB - Rubber; Recommended Use Abrasive <35 HRC Al2O3 <35 HRC Al2O3 30-45 HRC Al2O3 30-45 HRC Al2O3 30-45 HRC Al2O3 40-55 HRC Al2O3 50-65 HRC Al2O3 50-65 HRC Al2O3 50-65 HRC Al2O3 50-65 HRC Al2O3 Nonferrous SiC Nonferrous SiC RR - Resin Rubber Thickness 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) 0.062 in (1.6 mm) 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 0.090 in (2.3 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) 0.098 in (2.5 mm) Reinforced Reinforced Sectioning...

Arbor Hole Diamond Sectioning Blades • Heavy Duty Diamond wheels with thicker core and larger diamond layer for a longer cutting life Size Arbor Hole Thickness Qty Part No Description Pkg Size Part No Tech Cool SYN, Neutral pH, Microbial Growth 1 quart (946 mL) 812-542 Control; 25:1 Ratio Tech Cool SYN, Neutral pH, Microbial Growth 1 gallon (3.78 L) 812-541 Control; 25:1 Ratio Tech Cool SYN, Neutral pH, Microbial Growth 5 gallon (19 L) 812-540

Sectioning Accessories Description Back Vise Plate for sectioning small samples when using cam-lock vises Front Vise Plate for sectioning small samples when using cam-lock vises Cam Lock Vise Rebuild Kit Clamping Kit for Vises Dressing Stick for 4 in or 5 in diamond blades Filter Bag Replacements (MSX-250/255/300) Filter Sheet (MSX305-Series) Filter Sheet (MSX432-Series) Precision Diamond Saw Cutting Oil Precision Diamond Saw Cutting Oil Precision Diamond Saw Cutting Oil Spindle and Table Grease for MSX-Series Sectioning Machines Blotters (Card Stock Paper Spacers) may be used between the sectioning...

Sectioning Machine AccessoriesVises 811-651-144 Vise • 2.2 in jaw opening • 0.94 in jaw height 807-914 Cam-Lock Right Vise 807-915 Cam-Lock Left Vise • Sized for MSX250/255 811-651-203 Vise • Rugged construction • Screw-type vise • Sized for MSX250/255 • 2.3 in jaw width • 4.6 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.8 in H x • Sized for MSX205 • 4 in jaw opening • 3.5 in jaw width • 2.375 in jaw height • 2.75 in jaw opening • 1.00 in jaw height • 3.00 in jaw width • 9.6 in L x 5.25 in W x 3 in H 809-365 Vise • Sized for MSX305/432 • In-machine vise • 12 in L x 5 in W x 3.365 in H 811-651-518 Vise • Sized for MSX305/432...