Allied MultiPrep System 15-2000-GI, Operation Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Use a mounting material with better
adhesion.
The edge was not properly
supported, because there was a
gap between the mounting
material and the sample.
Degrease and clean the sample
thoroughly before mounting.
The polishing cloth was too soft Use a more rigid polishing cloth.
The polishing time was too long Shorten the polishing time.
Edge Rounding
The applied force was too high Decrease the force.
Apply more lubricant.
Insufficient lubrication
Use a more viscous lubricant.
Smearing
The polishing cloth was too soft Use a more rigid polishing cloth.
The fibers of the polishing cloth
pulled out sample constituents
when they brushed across the
surface.
Use a low-nap polishing cloth.
Apply more lubricant.
Pullout
Insufficient lubrication
Use a more viscous lubricant.
The polishing cloth was too rigid Use a softer polishing cloth.
Apply more lubricant.
Insufficient lubrication
Use a more viscous lubricant.
Particle
Embedding
The applied force was too high Decrease the force.