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| Consumables
Products |
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High sample quality and reproducible
results can only be achieved with high quality consumables. Selecting
the right consumables for each specific application is not just a
matter of preparation quality - it is also the best way to save time
and money.
METKON® cutting, grinding, mounting and polishing consumables
for microstructural analysis are produced to match to your specific
requirements for high preparation quality. Chosen from a wide selection,
designed and tested for use on METKON® metallographic equipment
as well as on competitive units. |
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| Cutting |
Sample
preparation starts with cutting and good cutting means
a good start. Selecting the right cut-off wheel ensures
freedom from burn and distortion and is the best way to
save time and consumables. Correct cutting produce specimens
which are in perfect condition for the next preparation
steps.
Abrasive Cutting:
The most commonly used abrasives for the cutting of different
materials are Si C and Al2 O3.
Silicon carbide is suitable for non-ferrous metals whereas
Aluminium Oxide is preferred for ferrous metals. Hard
wheels are used for cutting soft materials while soft
wheels are recommended for cutting harder materials. All
METKON® cut-off wheels have an arbor diameter of 32mm.
| TRENO
Series Abrasive Cut-off Wheels |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Dimensions |
| 19-000 |
TRENO-NF |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-001 |
TRENO-H |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-002 |
TRENO-M |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-003 |
TRENO-S |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
|
| 19-020 |
TRENO-NF |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-021 |
TRENO-H |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-022 |
TRENO-M |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-023 |
TRENO-S |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-024 |
TRENO-SS |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-025 |
TRENO-CI |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
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| 19-040 |
TRENO-NF |
Ø300
x 32 x 2 mm |
| 19-041 |
TRENO-H |
Ø300
x 32 x 2 mm |
| 19-042 |
TRENO-M |
Ø300
x 32 x 2 mm |
| 19-043 |
TRENO-S |
Ø300
x 32 x 2 mm |
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| 19-060 |
TRENO-NF |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
| 19-061 |
TRENO-H |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
| 19-062 |
TRENO-M |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
| 19-063 |
TRENO-S |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
| 19-064 |
TRENO-SS |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
| 19-065 |
TRENO-CI |
Ø350
x 32 x 2.4 mm |
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| 19-082 |
TRENO-M |
432
x 32 x 3 mm |
| 19-083 |
TRENO-S |
432 x 32
x 3 mm |
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| CUTO
Series Abrasive Cut-off Wheels |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Dimensions |
| 18-202/A |
CUTO-M |
Ø200
x 20 x 1.5 mm |
| 18-203/A |
CUTO-S |
Ø200
x 20 x 1.5 mm |
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| 19-002/A |
CUTO-M |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-003/A |
CUTO-S |
Ø230
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
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| 19-022/A |
CUTO-M |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
| 19-023/A |
CUTO-S |
Ø250
x 32 x 1.5 mm |
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| Abrasive
Cut-off Wheels for Precision Cutting |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Dimensions |
| 18-125/M |
CUTO-M |
Ø125
x 12.7 x 0.8 mm |
| 18-125/S |
CUTO-S |
Ø125
x 12.7 x 0.8 mm |
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| 18-175/M |
CUTO-M |
Ø175
x 12.7 x 1 mm |
| 18-175/S |
CUTO-S |
Ø175
x 12.7 x 1 mm |
LEGEND
| Wheel
Type |
Application
for cutting |
| NF |
Non-Ferros
Material |
| H |
Soft
Steels < 23 HRC |
| M |
Medium
Hard Steel >23-50 HRC < |
| S |
Hard
Steels > 50-60 HRC |
| SS |
Very
Hard Steels > 60 HRC |
| CI |
Cast
and Nodular Irons |
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Diamond Cutting:
METKON® diamond cut-off
wheels are available in resin bond as well as in metal
(bronze) bond.
Metal bonded wheels are used for cutting brittle materials,
such as ceramics or minerals, while resin bonded wheels
are used for more ductile materials, such as sintered
carbides or composites containing hard phases.
| Diamond
Cut-off Wheels |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Wheels
(1 pcs.) for FINOCUT, MICRACUT |
| 19-100 |
DIMOS |
Ø100
x 0.3 x 12.7 mm, metal bonded |
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| 19-125 |
DIMOS |
Ø125
x 0.38 x 12.7 mm, metal bonded |
| 19-126 |
DIMOS |
Ø125
x 0.38 x 12.7 mm, resin bonded |
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| 19-150 |
DIMOS |
Ø150
x 0.43 x 12.7 mm, metal bonded |
| 19-151 |
DIMOS |
Ø150
x 0.43 x 12.7 mm, resin bonded |
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| 19-175 |
DIMOS |
Ø178
x 0.50 x 2.4 mm, metal bonded |
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| Order
No. |
Code |
Wheels
(1 pcs.) for FINOCUT, MICRACUT, SERVOCUT, ROBOCUT |
| 19-250 |
DIMOS |
Ø250
x 1.5 x 32 mm, metal bonded |
| 19-251 |
DIMOS |
Ø250
x 1.2 x 32 mm, resin bonded |
| 19-252 |
CBN |
Ø250
x 1.4 x 32 mm, CBN |
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| 19-300 |
DIMOS |
Ø300
x 1.8 x 32 mm, metal bonded |
| 19-301 |
DIMOS |
Ø300
x 1.2 x 32 mm, resin bonded |
| 19-302 |
CBN |
Ø300
x 1.9 x 32 mm, CBN |
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| Cooling
Fluids |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Cutting
Fluid |
| 19-902 |
METCOOL |
Nature
Friendly Solouble Oil, 5 lt. |
| 19-903 |
FINOCOOL |
Oil for precision
saw, 1 lt. |
| 19-904 |
MICRACOOL |
Oil
for high speed precision cutting, 1 lt. |
LEGEND
| Wheel
Type |
Application
for cutting |
| Metal |
Ceramics,
sinter carbides, metals, minerals, glass |
| Resin |
Glass
plates, ceramics, cemented carbides |
| CBN |
Hard
steels > 55 HRC |
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| Mounting |
After
cutting the specimen the next step is mounting. The aim
of mounting is to protect fragile materials, thin layers
or coatings during perparation as well as to provide good
edge retention. Mounting produces specimens with uniform
size so that it is easier to handle in automatic holders
for future preparation steps.
The most important properties of a mounting compound are;
Hardness, Shrinkage and Viscosity.
The hardness of the compound should match the hardness
of the specimen in order to avoid uneven abrasion during
grinding. If the shrinkage during curing is large, a gap
between the specimen and the mount will occur and edge
will not be adequately protected. Viscosity is important
to reach to all areas.
Two different types of hot mounting media are available;
Thermosetting and Thermoplastic. Thermosetting compounds
harden under combined heat and pressure and can be taken
out of the mould at elevated temperature. Thermoplastic
compounds do not require high pressure either for melting
or curing. However, cooling nearly to room temperature
is necessary. Due to low mounting pressure required, thermoplastic
are widely used to mount fragile and sensitive specimens.
| Order
No. |
Code |
Hot
Mounting Resins |
| 29-011 |
BAK-B |
Black
Phenolic Powder, 1 kg. |
| 29-002 |
BAK-R |
Red
Phenolic Powder, 1 kg. |
| 29-010 |
NET |
Transparent
Acrylic Powder, 1 kg. |
| 29-011 |
EPO |
Exposy,
Hard, 1 kg. |
| 29-012 |
DAP |
Diallyphtalat,
1 kg. |
| 29-001 |
SMOOTH |
Mould
Release spray Can, 400 gr. |
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| Hot
Mounting Parameters |
BAK-B/BAK-R |
NET* |
DAP |
EPO |
| Heating
Temperature |
180
°C |
180
°C |
190
°C |
180
°C |
| Curing Time |
4 min. |
6min. |
5min. |
5 min. |
| Cooling
Temperature |
55
°C |
30
°C |
55
°C |
55
°C |
| Pressure |
270 bar |
240 bar |
240 bar |
180 bar |
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| Order
No. |
Code |
Cold
Mounting Resins |
| 29-501 |
DMT
15 |
Powder,
1 Kg. |
| 29-502 |
DMT
15 |
Fluid,
500 ml. |
| 29-511 |
DMT
20 |
Powder
(Transparent), 1 Kg. |
| 29-512 |
DMT
20 |
Fluid
(Transparent), 500 ml. |
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| Order
No. |
Cold
Mounting Accessories |
| 29-551 |
Spatulas,
(100 pc.) |
| 29-552 |
Mixing
Beakers, (10 pc.) |
| 29-553 |
Embedding
Form, 25 mm (1 pc.) Polypropylen |
| 29-554 |
Embedding
Form, 30 mm (1 pc.) Polypropylen |
| 29-555 |
Embedding
Form, 40 mm (1 pc.) Polypropylen |
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| Mechanical
Preparation |
Grinding:
In order to obtain scratchfree surfaces without deformation,
successive material removals by abrasives is necessary.
Grinding is the next stage after sectioning. Grinding
is divided into two processes: Coarse grinding and Fine
grinding.
The purpose of coarse grinding is to obtain a level surface
and to remove scale, burrs or surface irregulation from
the specimen. Fine grinding removes the deformation resulting
from coarse grinding to make the surface ready for polishing
which is the final stage.
| Paper
Grinding Discs |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Paper
Grinding Discs (1 Pack 100 pcs.)
(Plain Back) |
| 38-020-60 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 60 Grit |
| 38-020-120 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 120Grit |
| 38-020-180 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 180 Grit |
| 38-020-240 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 240 Grit |
| 38-020-320 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 320 Grit |
| 38-020-400 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 400 Grit |
| 38-020-600 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 600 Grit |
| 38-020-800 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 800 Grit |
| 38-020-1000 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 1000 Grit |
| 38-020-1200 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø200
Discs, 1200 Grit |
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| 38-040-60 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 60 Grit |
| 38-040-120 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 120Grit |
| 38-040-180 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 180 Grit |
| 38-040-240 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 240 Grit |
| 38-040-320 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 320 Grit |
| 38-040-400 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 400 Grit |
| 38-040-600 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 600 Grit |
| 38-040-800 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 800 Grit |
| 38-040-1000 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 1000 Grit |
| 38-040-1200 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø250
Discs, 1200 Grit |
|
| 38-050-60 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 60 Grit |
| 38-050-120 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 120Grit |
| 38-050-180 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 180 Grit |
| 38-050-240 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 240 Grit |
| 38-050-320 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 320 Grit |
| 38-050-400 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 400 Grit |
| 38-050-600 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 600 Grit |
| 38-050-800 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 800 Grit |
| 38-050-1000 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 1000 Grit |
| 38-050-1200 |
DEMPA-PL |
Ø300
Discs, 1200 Grit |
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| Diamond
Grinding Pads |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Diamond
Griniding Pads (1Per Pack) |
| 38-25-250 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 250µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-25-125 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 125µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-25-040 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 40µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-25-030 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 30µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-25-020 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 20µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-25-010 |
PAD |
Ø200
Pad, 10µ Nickel Bond |
|
| 38-045-250 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 250µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-045-125 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 125µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-045-040 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 40µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-045-030 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 30µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-045-020 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 20µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-045-010 |
PAD |
Ø250
Pad, 10µ Nickel Bond |
|
| 38-055-250 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 250µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-055-125 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 125µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-055-040 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 40µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-055-030 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 30µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-055-020 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 20µ Nickel Bond |
| 38-055-010 |
PAD |
Ø300
Pad, 10µ Nickel Bond |
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Polishing:
After grinding, the quality of surface finish is not adequate
for microscopic analysis. Therefore, it is essential to
improve the surface quality by polishing. Different polishing
clothes are used for different applications. Alumina and
Diamond compounds are used as polishing agents. Alumina
powders and suspensions are available from 0.05 to 1 micron
whereas diamond pastes have particles sizes from 0.25
to 15 microns.
| Diamonds
Products |
| Order
No. |
DIAPAT-M
Paste, 10 gr. |
DIAPAT-P
Paste, 10 gr. |
DIAPAT-M
Suspension 250 ml, in pump bottle |
DIAPAT-P
Suspension 250 ml, in pump bottle |
DIAPAT-M
Spray Alum. Container |
DIAPAT-P
Spray Alum. Container |
| 15µ
m |
39-351-M |
39-351-P |
39-450-M |
39-450-P |
39-455-M |
39-455-P |
| 6µ m
|
39-331-M |
39-331-P |
39-430-M |
39-430-P |
39-435-M |
39-435-P |
| 3µ
m |
39-321-M |
39-321-P |
39-420-M |
39-420-P |
39-425-M |
39-425-P |
| 1µ m
|
39-311-M |
39-311-P |
39-410-M |
39-410-P |
39-415-M |
39-415-P |
| 1/4µ
m |
39-301-M |
39-301-P |
39-400-M |
39-400-P |
39-405-M |
39-405-P |
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| Diamond
Lubrificant |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Diamond
Lubrificant |
| 39-502 |
DIA |
Diamond
Lubrificant, Water-based 1.0 lt., bottle |
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| Alumina |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Alumina
Suspensions |
| 39-200 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum.
Susp. 0.05 Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
| 39-210 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum. Susp.
0.3 Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
| 39-220 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum.
Susp. 1.0 Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
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| Order
No. |
Code |
Alumina
Powder (deaglomerated) |
| 39-100 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum.
Powder. 0.05 Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
| 39-110 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum. Powder.0.3
Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
| 39-120 |
ALU-MIK |
Alum.
Powder. 1.0 Mic. 1.0 lt., bottle |
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| Polishing
Cloths |
| Order
No. |
Code |
Type |
Description |
To
be used
with Abrasives |
Applications |
| 39-005 |
YAVO-1B |
Non
Woven |
Semihard,
PSA non woven impregnated and waterproof |
Diamond
6-1µ m |
Fine
polishing of single crystals; glass; corindon quartz;
ceramic rocks; etc. |
| 39-035 |
SATO-S |
Woven |
Polyester
(tergal satin) PSA, waterproof, high wear and solvent
resistance |
Diamond
10-3µ m |
Fine grinding
and polishing hard and semihard metals where good
flatness is required |
| 39-045 |
SATO-D1 |
Woven |
Waterproof
satin cloth on plastic PSA backing.
Wear resistant |
Diamond
3-0.1µ m |
Super
finishing on most hard and semihard metals. Also
for ceramics. |
| 39-023 |
MERTAPO-P |
Woven |
Fine Woven
cloth mounted on a composite (metal/plastic) semi-rigid
PSA backing.
High wear resistance |
Diamond
3-1µ m |
Final polishing
of metallographic sections; semi-conductor; electronic
components; stainless steels. |
| 39-033 |
METAPO-B |
Woven |
Fine
Woven synthetic satin cloth mounted on a composite
(metal/plastic) semi-rigid PSA backing. |
Diamond
3-0.25µ m |
Final
polishing of hard and semi-hard metallographic sections
and different materials. Good edge retention on
surface trated materials. |
| 39-043 |
METAPO-V |
Woven |
Fine Woven
synthetic satin cloth mounted on a composite (metal/plastic)
semi-rigid PSA backing. |
Diamond
3-0.1µ m
Fine Alum. |
Final polishing
with extra smooth abrasion; good flatness; optical
finish of hard materials |
| 39-085 |
PALO |
Flocked |
Wool
billiard cloth,
PSA backed. |
Coarse
Alumina |
Rough
polishing of
soft materials |
| 39-015 |
FEDO-6J |
Flocked |
Synthetic
fibre cloth to a PVC adhesive backing |
Diamond
6µ m |
Rough polishing
of most materials |
| 39-025 |
FEDO-3 |
Flocked |
Soft
synthetic cloth bound to a woven cotton
PSA backing |
Diamond
3µ m |
Intermediate
polishing of most materials |
| 39-065 |
FEDO-1 |
Flocked |
Soft synthetic
cloth bound to a woven cotton
PSA backing |
Diamond
1µ m |
Fine polishing
of most materials |
| 39-055 |
FEDO-1N |
Flocked |
Very
soft low nap felt bound to a PSA backing |
Diamond
0.25µ m |
Final
polishing of most materials |
| 39-075 |
ALSO |
Flocked |
Extra soft
and supple cloth, PSA backed, excellent chemical
resistance |
Diamond
0.25µ m
Fine Alum. |
Optical polishing
of glass; single crystal; semi-conductor |
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