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I
NSTRUCTION
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ANUAL
MEGA
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T300A
Abrasive Cutter
3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ 85713 USA Tel. +1
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520
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882
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6598 Fax +1
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520
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882
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6599 email: [email protected] Web: https://www.metallographic.com
Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
7.0 Metallographic Cutting Basics
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Philosophy:
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Cutting is the most important metallographic sample preparation step
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Minimize damage during sectioning
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Less sectioning damage = reduced number of grinding and polishing steps
Note: In some cases cutting damage cannot be removed by subsequent polishing operations
(especially for brittle samples)
Time Well Spent:
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Spend more time on sectioning in order to decrease overall sample preparation time
2.
Protect integrity of the specimen with proper sectioning
Wheel feed
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High speed (3500 rpm)
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High load (15 amps)
Table feed
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Low speed (1500 rpm)
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Low load (2
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5 amps)
Finer finish with
minimal cutting burr
Coarse finish with
large cutting burr