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MA691100_14.1
[Original Instructions]
4/08/2013
Specimen Preparation
Specimens are normally mounted in a manner to provide protection to critical edges and to provide a
means of connection to the Load Arm. The MiniMet 1000 will accept standard format mounts in 1
″ (25
mm), 1¼
″ (32 mm), and 1½″ (38 mm) diameter.
Use of the MiniMet 1000 requires a
3
/
16
″ (4.8 mm) diameter hole drilled in the center of the back of the
specimen and ¼
″ (6.4 mm) from the specimen face. This hole provides attachment to the Load Arm to
transmit motion and pressure to the specimen.
The 69-1550 Sample Alignment Fixture is highly recommended to ensure correct hole depth and location.
General Preparation Method
This general method can be applied to preparation of many material types. Refer to Buehler’s
SumMet™ Guide (www.Buehler.com/eClub) for material-specific preparation details. SumMet
methods can be adapted for use with the MiniMet.
For application assistance contact Buehler at 1.800.283.4537, select the technical assistance
option or [email protected].
Surface
Abrasive/Size
Load lb.
(N)/Specimen
Speed
Setting
Time
(min:sec)
CarbiMet™ 2
240 to 320
(P280 to P400) Grit SiC
6 (27)
35
Until Plane
UltraPad™
9-
μm
MetaDi™ Supreme Diamond
6 (27)
30
10:00
Trident™
3-
μm
MetaDi Supreme Diamond
6 (27)
25
10:00
ChemoMet™
0.02 - 0.06-
μm
MasterMet™ Silica
6 (27)
20
5:00
