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Supplies for Metallograhpy – Catalog

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Introduction to Sectioning
The sectioning process involves cutting a sample from a part without damaging its microstructure. This is achieved using a water-cooled abrasive cut-off machine with a suitable wheel for the material.

Types of Abrasive Sectioning Blades
Abrasive sectioning blades are used in metallurgical labs. Aluminum oxide blades are for ferrous materials, while silicon carbide blades are for non-ferrous materials. Blades have different bonding materials: rubber, resin, and rubber-resin mix.

Selection of Sectioning Blades
Choosing the right blade involves balancing cut quality and wheel life. Blades are categorized by the Rockwell C hardness of the material. Consultation with a LECO representative is recommended.

LECO Sectioning Blade Guide
The guide provides specifications for selecting blade sizes based on diameter and arbor hole size for LECO machines.

Specific Sectioning Blades
Lists various blades by diameter, arbor hole size, bond type, recommended use, abrasive thickness, and part number.

Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) and Diamond Sectioning Blades
CBN blades are for very hard ferrous materials, while diamond blades are for cermets and ceramics.

Rust Inhibitors
Tech Cool SYN is a rust inhibitor with neutral pH and microbial growth control.

Accessories
Includes accessories for sectioning machines, such as back vise plates for small samples.

Abrasive Products Overview
Specifications and part numbers for abrasive products used in grinding and polishing, including silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, diamond spot patterns, and zirconium oxide.

Abrasive Discs
Details on silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, diamond spot pattern, and zirconium oxide discs, including sizes and grit options.

Abrasive Belts
Information on aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and zirconium oxide belts, including dimensions and grit sizes.

Abrasive Strips/Rolls
Details on silicon carbide rolls and strips, including sizes and grit options.

CAMEO and Magnetic Disc Systems
Information on CAMEO Platinum Series, pre-polish discs, and magnetic discs for grinder/polisher wheels.

Polishing Cloths
Various cloths for different polishing applications, suited for specific abrasive sizes and stages.

Polishing Abrasives
Details on diamond polishing compound paste, available in various micron sizes and colors.

Polishing Abrasives Overview
Specifications for diamond polishing suspensions, lubricants, sample holders, optical accessories, and hardness test blocks.

Polishing Lubricants
Descriptions of diamond lapping oils and extenders for polishing.

Sample Holders
Details on specimen holders for grinding and polishing machines, including part numbers.

Optical Accessories
Information on bulbs, lenses, and micrometers for hardness testers.

Hardness Test Blocks
Includes ASTM-compliant test blocks with part numbers and hardness ranges.

Rockwell Indenters
Descriptions of Rockwell hardness indenters and replacement balls.

Additional Accessories
Information on anvils, vises, and other accessories for hardness testers.

Laboratory Equipment Overview
Specifications and ordering information for LECO equipment and accessories.

Product Specifications
Details on stage micrometers, hardness tester accessories, and vibration isolation platforms.

Consumables and Supplies
Information on sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing equipment.

Optical Equipment
Details on image management systems, digital microscopes, and optical microscopes.

Hardness Testing Equipment
Descriptions of various hardness testing systems.

Ordering Information and Terms
Payment methods, sales terms, return policies, and customer assistance contact information.

Legal and Safety Notices
Disclaimer on product use by professional laboratory personnel and safe handling responsibility.

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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...

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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...

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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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Sample Preparation Equipment 49

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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Supplies for Metallograhpy – Catalog

Supplies for Metallograhpy – Catalog

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