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4.8.3.5 CLASS 5: Medium Hard, Ductile Metals (Example: Stainless Steel)
Abrasive / Surface
Lubricant
Force /
Sample
Speed
(Head /
Base)
Time
Individual
Force
Mode
Central
Force Mode
120 grit SiC paper*
240 grit SiC paper*
Water
5
– 10 lbs.
200 / 200
rpm
Planar
1-min
N/A
360 grit SiC paper
600 grit SiC paper
800 grit SiC paper
1200 grit SiC paper
Water
5
– 10 lbs.
200 / 200
rpm
1-min
Stainless steels have high concentrations
of chromium (>12%) and are generally
relatively soft compared to heat treated
steels. This makes stainless steel more
susceptible to smearing. Preparation is
relatively straight forward.
Sectioning:
Diamond Wafering Blade
– Fine Grit / Low Concentration
Mounting:
Hot melt tape or castable mounting with Epoxy or Acrylic resins.
Polishing: