buehler vibratory polisher application guide_polishing
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Application info, such as recommended polishing mats for various purposes.TRANSCRIPT
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Application Guide
Polishing
Solutions for Materials Preparation, Testing and Analysis
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Recommended MethodsEach material, application and need can require specialized methods. Excellent results can be achieved using one of the basic polishing methods shown. For complete methods including grinding steps, forces, times, speeds and other tips and tricks please consult the Buehler SumMet guide or our eClub at www.buehler.com.
Cloth Selection Guide
See page 4 for samples of our polishing cloths.
Aluminum
Cast Iron
Ceramic
Ceramic Thermal Spray
Copper
Generic Bulk Mount
Generic Thin Section
Hard Steels
Heat Treated Steels
High Temperature Solder in Ceramic
Metallic Thermal Spray
Micro-Electronic Material
Nickel Base Alloys
Non Populated PCB
Polymers
Silicon in Micro-Electronics
Sintered Carbides
Soft Steels
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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Ceramic
VerduTex
3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
VerduTex
1m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
Metallic Thermal Spray Coating
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMet
Silica
Ceramic Thermal Spray Coating
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMetSilica
Sintered Carbides
VerduTex 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMetSilica
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Material Polishing Step 1 Polishing Step 2 Polishing Step 3
Non Populated PrintedCircuit Board
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterPrep Alumina
Silicon in Micro-Electronics
TexMet C 3m MetaDi II Diamond Paste
ChemoMet
MasterMet Silica
High Temperature Solder in Ceramic Devices
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMetSilica
Micro-Electronic Material
TexMet P 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
VerduTex 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
MasterTex
MasterPrepAlumina
Aluminum Alloys
UltraPad
9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMet Silica
Nickel Based Superalloys
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMetSilica
Titanium Alloys
UltraPad 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMet Silica
Copper & Copper Alloys
TexMet C 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
2A. VerduTex 2B. VerduTex
3m 1m MetaDi Supreme Diamond
Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterMetSilica
Hard Steels
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
MicroCloth
MasterPrep Alumina
Soft Steels
UltraPad 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
TriDent
3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
MicroCloth
MasterPrepAlumina
Heat Treated Steel
MicroFloc 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
Stainless & Maraging Steel
UltraPad 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
TriDent
3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
ChemoMet
MasterPrepAlumina
Generic Bulk Mount Preparation
TriDent 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
MicroCloth
MasterPrepAlumina
Generic Thin Section Mount
TriDent 9m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
TriDent 3m MetaDi Supreme Diamond Suspension
MicroCloth
MasterPrepAlumina
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UltraPadHard woven, no nap 6m & up, Diamond
NylonOil resistant, medium hard woven, no nap6m & up, Diamond
UltraPolHard woven, nonaggressive silk cloth6m & up, Diamond
TexMet PHard perforated, non-woven cloth6m & up, Diamond
TexMet CNon-woven pressed cloth15 to 0.02m, Diamond, AI2O3, SiO2
TriDentSoft, durable, synthetic woven cloth, no nap15 to 0.02m, Diamond
VerduTexDurable, medium hard synthetic silk cloth9 to 1m, Diamond
VelTexShort napped synthetic velvet cloth9 to 1m, Diamond
WhiteFeltSoft, durable matted wool cloth6 to 0.02m, Diamond, AI2O3, SiO2
PoliClothMedium hard, woven wool cloth6 to 1m, Diamond
MicroClothSoft, versatile, long napped synthetic rayon cloth5 to 0.02m, Diamond, AI2O3, SiO2
MasterTexSoft synthetic velvet with low nap1 to 0.05m, AI2O3, SiO2
MicroFlocSoft, long napped cloth 3 to 0.02m, Diamond, AI2O3, SiO2
ChemoMetSoft, porous, chemically resistant, synthetic cloth1 to 0.02m, AI2O3, SiO2
Polishing Cloth Guide
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Diamond Polishing Suspensions & PastesDiamond is routinely used for the preparation of most materials due to its high removal rates. Available in a wide range of micron sizes, carriers and diamond type MetaDi diamond products are a versatile preparation tool.
Sharp edges of monocrystalline diamonds ensure clean and efficient cutting action.
Angular, blocky-shaped polycrystalline diamonds provide numerous cutting facets on the particle surface, resulting in less deformation.
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MetaDi and MetaDi Supreme Suspensions
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MetaDi Diamond Pastes
There are materials that simply do not respond to diamond polishing, regardless of cloth (Lead, CP Al, Indium). The use of diamond results in a poor surface finish with embedded abrasives. If you are preparing these materials or similar materials, choose an alternative abrasive, primarily Alumina.
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Final Polishing SuspensionsFinal polish solutions remove the final layer of surface deformation often invisible to the naked eye. Yet the removal of this deformation is essential when evaluating with high magnifications, polarized light, differential interference contrast as well as using EBSD techniques. A variety of application specific suspensions are available to provide superior performance.
Suspensions are typically applied using a dispensing system or directly from the bottle or a small container. New cloths should be charged with enough suspension to wet the cloth, providing enough lubrication during the polishing cycle. Cloths that have been in use previously should be charged with just enough new suspension to provide sufficient lubrication. Cease dispensing suspension the last 10-15 seconds of the polishing cycle, flushing the cloth surface with running water.
All final polishing suspensions are compatible with automated dispensing systems, such as the Burst Dispensing System, and the VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher.
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metals, polymer-mixed composites, non-populated circuit boards, micro-electronics, lead-free solder, and electronic devices
MasterMet Colloidal Silica Suspensiont'JOFN"NPSQIPVTDPMMPJEBMTJMJDBTVTQFOTJPOXJUIBQ)_t1SPWJEFTOFTVSGBDFOJTIFTUISPVHIBDIFNPNFDIBOJDBMQPMJTIJOHBDUJPOt&YDFMMFOUGPSNPTUOPOGFSSPVTNFUBMTUIFSNBMTQSBZDPBUJOHTNJOFSBMTDFSBNJDTBOEQPMZNFST
MasterMet 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica Suspensiont'JOFOPODSZTUBMMJ[JOHNBNPSQIPVTDPMMPJEBMTJMJDBTVTQFOTJPOXJUIBQ)_t1SPWJEFTHFOUMFNBUFSJBMSFNPWBMXJUIPVUEFGPSNBUJPOUISPVHIBDIFNPNFDIBOJDBMQPMJTIJOHBDUJPOt&YDFMMFOUGPSNPTUOPOGFSSPVTNFUBMTUIFSNBMTQSBZDPBUJOHTNJOFSBMTDFSBNJDTBOEQPMZNFST
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MasterPolish 2 SuspensiontNIJHIQVSJUZJSPOPYJEFXJUIBQ)_t1SPWJEFTTVQFSJPSTVSGBDFOJTIFTUISPVHIBDIFNPNFDIBOJDBMQPMJTIJOHBDUJPOt&YDFMMFOUGPSTBQQIJSFHMBTTBMVNJOBTJMJDPOOJUSJEFBOENFUBMDFSBNJDDPNQPTJUFT
MicroPolish Alumina Powder and Suspensionst"HHMPNFSBUFEBMVNJOBPGGFSTIJHIFSSFNPWBMSBUFTUIBOPUIFSBMVNJOBTPGUIFTBNFTJ[Ft"WBJMBCMFJONQBSUJDMFTJ[FTt&YDFMMFOUGPSMPXNFMUJOHUFNQFSBUVSFBMMPZTNBHOFTJVNMFBEBOEUIFJSBMMPZT
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EcoMet/AutoMet Pro with Burst Dispensing System
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Ordering Information
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Additional Accessories & Consumables for MetaDi
*This product is grey in color with color coded packagingMetaDi Fluid is recommended for use with all MetaDi Pastes and most material applications
MasterPrep Alumina, 0.05mP[P[P[
Final Polishing Suspensions
Diamond Polishing Suspensions & Pastes
MasterMet Colloidal Silica, 0.06mP[P[
MasterMet 2 Non-Crystallizing Colloidal Silica, 0.02mP[P[
MasterPolish Final Polish, 0.05mP[
MasterPolish 2 Final Polish, 0.06mP[
MicroPolish Alumina Powder & SuspensionPowders0.05m 1lb [0.45kg] 40-100750.05m 5 lb [2.3kg] 40-100760.3m 1 lb [0.45kg] 40-10077N MC1m 1 lb [0.45kg] 40-10079N MC
SuspensionsN P[N P[N P[
MicroPolish II Alumina Powder & SuspensionPowders0.3m 1 lb [0.45kg] 40-6323-016N MC1m 1 lb [0.45kg] 40-6321-016N MC
SuspensionsN P[N HBMN P[
MetaDi Supreme Polycrystalline Diamond SuspensionN $IBSDPBM P[ N $IBSDPBM P[ N (SFZ P[ N (SFZ HBM3FMM N #MVF P[ N #MVF P[ N #MVF HBM3FMM N (SFFO P[ N (SFFO P[ N (SFFO HBM3FMM N :FMMPX P[ N :FMMPX P[ N :FMMPX HBM3FMM N %FFQ3FE P[ N %FFQ3FE P[ N %FFQ3FE HBM3FMM N #SPXO P[ N #SPXO P[ N #SPXO HBM3FMM
MetaDi Monocrystalline Diamond SuspensionN #MVF P[ N #MVF P[ N #MVF HBM N #MVF P[0JM N (SFFO P[ N (SFFO P[ N (SFFO HBM N (SFFO P[0JM N :FMMPX P[ N :FMMPX P[ N :FMMPX HBM N :FMMPX P[0JM N %FFQ3FE P[ N %FFQ3FE P[ N %FFQ3FE HBM N %FFQ3FE P[0JM N #SPXO P[ N #SPXO P[ N #SPXO HBM N #SPXO P[0JM
MetaDi Ultra Polycrystalline Diamond Paste*, 20g1m Blue 40-1-63013m Green 40-1-63036m Yellow 40-1-6305
9m Deep Red 40-1-630715m Brown 40-1-6309
MetaDi Heavy Concentration Monocrystalline Diamond Paste
0.25m Grey 5g 40-61120.25m Grey 20g 40-6102N #MVFHN #MVFH3m Green 5g 40-61523m Green 20g 40-6142
6m Yellow 5g 40-61726m Yellow 20g 40-61629m Deep Red 5g 40-6192N%FFQ3FEH15m Brown 5g 40-621215m Brown 20g 40-6202
(available online at www.buehler.com)
MetaDi II Medium Concentration Monocrystalline Diamond Paste
0.25m Grey 5g 40-62410.25m Grey 20g 40-62401m Blue 5g 40-62441m Blue 20g 40-62433m Green 5g 40-62473m Green 20g 40-6246
6m Yellow 5g 40-62506m Yellow 20g 40-62499m Deep Red 5g 40-62539m Deep Red 20g 40-625215m Brown 5g 40-625615m Brown 20g 40-6255
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For a complete listing of consumables, please refer to our Buehler Buyers Guide or contact your local Buehler Sales Engineer. Buehler continuously makes product improvements; therefore technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cloth Quantity 2.875in [73mm]* 8in [203mm] 10in [254mm] 12in [305mm]
ChemoMet 10 40-7902 40-7920 40-7922MasterTex 10 40-7702 40-7740 40-7742MicroCloth 10 40-7212 40-7220 40-7222MicroFloc 10 SO SO SO
Nylon 10 40-7052 40-7070 40-7072PoliCloth 10 TexMet C 10 40-1102 40-1110 40-1112TexMet P 5 40-7640 SO 40-7642TriDent 10 40-7502 40-7520 40-7522UltraPad 10 40-7112 SO 40-7120 40-7122UltraPol 10 40-7442 40-7450 40-7452VelTex 10 SO SO
VerduTex 10 SO WhiteFelt 5 16-2002 16-2502 SO 16-3002 SO
*2.857in [73mm] cloths are packaged in quantities of 20SO - Special Order. Items may have long lead times and minimum orders.
Premium Polishing Cloths, PSA Backed
12.75in[325mm]
14.375in[365mm]
11.75in[298mm]
19-06-06
"QFY$BCJOFUGPSJOJOEJTDTand platens
19-06-09 Apex Cabinet for 12in [305mm] discs and platens19-06-10 Additional Shelves for 19-06-09
Apex Storage Cabinetst%VSBCMFFBTZUPDMFBOTUPSBHFPGQMBUFOTBOETVSGBDFTt5XPNPEFMT oJOJO oJO
13.125in[333mm]
13in[320mm]
13.187in[355mm]
19-06-09
Hardness TestingWilson Hardness
MountingSimpliMet
Sectioning"CSBTJ.FUt"CSBTJ.BUJDt*TP.FU
Grinding & Polishing&DP.FUt"VUP.FUt.FUB4FSW
Imaging & AnalysisOmniMet
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