CONSUMABLES

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Contents
ABOUT METKON
02 Production
03 Quality Policy

CONSUMABLES
CUTTING
04 Abrasive Cut-off Wheels
06 Diamond Cutting Discs
07 CBN Cutting Discs
07 Cutting Fluids

MOUNTING
09 Hot Mounting Resins
10 Cold Mounting Resins

MOUNTING
12 Paper Grinding Discs(Plain Back)
14 Metkon Catcht System (Foil Back)
15 Paper Grinding Discs(Foil Back)
16 Metkon Magnetic System
17 Diamond Grinding Discs(Magneto)
18 Combo Fine Grinding Discs
19 Polishing Clothes
21 Diamond Pastes
21 Diamond Suspensions
22 Diamond Sprays
22 Diamond Lubricant
22 Alumina Powders
21 Alumina Suspensions
22 Colloidal Silica
23 Consumables for Portable Metallography

PETROGRAPHY
25 SiC Powders
25 Diamond Cutting Discs
25 Diamond Cup Grinding Wheels

SAMPLE PREPARATINO
for SPECTROSCOPY
26 Paper Grinding Discs
26 Grinding Stones
26 Milling Tips

27 Micrologues
27 Application Notes
 PRODUCTION
Founded in 1993 as a 3-man- enter- At our in house manufacturing
prise, METKON today employs over facility, quality drives production.
80 people. Customers around the From sheet metal parts to complex
world have trusted METKON to mechanical assemblies, METKON
deliver technologically advanced produces most of the components
solutions. needed in our products, allowing
strict control over the entire
Our state-of-the-art Engineering and manufacturing process in
Product Development center accordance with the quality
includes teams of engineers work- standards of ISO-9001. As a final
ing together to create and test ideas check before shipping, instruments
that will be incorporated into are thoroughly tested to assure
instruments designed to meet quality and functionality.
customer needs.

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QUALITY POLICY
Founded in 1993 as a 3-man- enter- At our in house manufacturing
prise, METKON today employs over facility, quality drives production.
80 people. Customers around the From sheet metal parts to complex
world have trusted METKON to mechanical assemblies, METKON
deliver technologically advanced produces most of the components
solutions. needed in our products, allowing
strict control over the entire
Our state-of-the-art Engineering and manufacturing process in
Product Development center accordance with the quality
includes teams of engineers work- standards of ISO-9001. As a final
ing together to create and test ideas check before shipping, instruments
that will be incorporated into are thoroughly tested to assure
instruments designed to meet quality and functionality.
customer needs.

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 Consumables
for Cutting

Sample Selecting the right cut-off wheel

ensures freedom from burn and
preparation starts distortion and is the best way to
save time and consumables.
with cutting and Correct cutting produce
good cutting means specimens which are in perfect
condition for the next preparation
a good start steps.

Abrasive cut-off wheels

The most commonly used Metkon TRENO type
abrasives for the cutting of wheels are used to obtain
different materials are superior cut surfaces.
SiC and Al2O3 Metkon CUTO series
wheels are suitable for
Silicon carbide is suitable for routine laboratory
non-ferrous metals whereas applications requiring a
Aluminium oxide is preferred balance between wheel
for ferrous metals. Hard life and performance.
wheels are used for cutting
soft materials while soft
wheels are recomended for
cutting harder
materials.

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 TRENO Series Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for use with METACUT & SERVOCUT

Order Diameter Arbor Thickness Abrasive Recommended for Quantities

No: Code: mm: mm: mm: Type: cutting: per pack

19-019 TRENO-Ti 250 32 1.5 SiC Titanium and Very Ductile Materials 10
19-020 TRENO-NF 250 32 1.5 SiC Non-ferrous materials 10
19-021 TRENO-H 250 32 1.5 Al 2 O3 Soft Steels and ferrous materials <23 HRC 10
19-022 TRENO-M 250 32 1.5 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-023 TRENO-S 250 32 1.5 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-024 TRENO-SS 250 32 1.5 Al 2 O3 Very Hard Steels and ferrous materials >60 HRC 10
19-040 TRENO-NF 300 32 2 SiC Non-ferrous materials 10
19-041 TRENO-H 300 32 2 Al 2 O3 Soft Steels and ferrous materials <23 HRC 10
19-042 TRENO-M 300 32 2 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-043 TRENO-S 300 32 2 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-044 TRENO-SS 300 32 2 Al 2 O3 Very Hard Steels and ferrous materials >60 HRC 10
19-060 TRENO-NF 350 32 2.4 SiC Non-ferrous materials 10
19-062 TRENO-M 350 32 2.4 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-063 TRENO-S 350 32 2.4 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-064 TRENO-SS 350 32 2.4 Al 2 O3 Very Hard Steels and ferrous materials >60 HRC 10
19-070 TRENO-NF 400 32 3 SiC Non-ferrous materials 10
19-072 TRENO-M 400 32 3 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-073 TRENO-S 400 32 3 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-074 TRENO-SS 400 32 3 Al 2 O3 Very Hard Steels and ferrous materials >60 HRC 10
19-082 TRENO-M 432 32 3 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-083 TRENO-S 432 32 3 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-092 TRENO-M 500 32 3 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-093 TRENO-S 500 32 3 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 10
19-097 TRENO-M 600 32 4 Al 2 O3 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials > 23-50 HRC < 5
19-098 TRENO-S 600 32 4 Al 2 O3 Hard Steels and ferrous materials >50-60 HRC 5

TRENO-DUR
Extremely Long Life Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for
use with METACUT & SERVOCUT

Order Diameter Arbor Thickness Recommended for Quantities

No: Code: mm: mm: mm: cutting: per pack
Extremely Low Consumption Rate with Optimum Surface
19-026 TRENO-DUR 250 32 1.5 Quality for High Volume Cutting Operations, 10
Cut-Check Applications, etc...

TRENO-T Ultra Thin Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for use with METACUT & SERVOCUT

Order Diameter Arbor Thickness Recommended for Quantities

No: Code: mm: mm: mm: cutting: per pack
19-031 TRENO-HT 250 32 1.0 Soft Steel and ferrous materials >20-35 HRC< 10
13-032 TRENO-MT 250 32 1.0 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >38-58HRC< 10
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 CUTTING

CUTO Series Abrasive Cut-off Wheels for use with METACUT & SERVOCUT

Order Diameter Arbor Thickness Recommended for Quantities

No: Code: mm: mm: mm: cutting: per pack
19-022/A CUTO-M 250 32 1.5 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-023/A CUTO-S 250 32 1.5 Hard Steels and ferrous materials>50-60 HRC 10
19-042/A CUTO-M 300 32 2 Medium Hard Steels and ferrous materials >23-50 HRC< 10
19-043/A CUTO-S 300 32 2 Hard Steels and ferrous materials>50-60 HRC 10

TRENO-P Abrasive Cutting Discs for use with MICRACUT Precision Cutters

Order Diameter Arbor Thickness Recommended for Quantities

No: Code: mm: mm: mm: cutting: per pack
18-150 TRENO-HP 150 12.7 0.5 Non-ferrous materials and stainless steels 10
18-151 TRENO-MP 150 12.7 0.5 Medium Hard and hardened Steels and ferrous materials>23 10
18-200 TRENO-HP 200 12.7 0.8 Non-ferrous materials and stainless steels 10
18-201 TRENO-MP 200 12.7 0.8 Medium Hard and hardened Steels and ferrous materials>23 10
*All cut-off wheels are resin bonded.

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Diamond cut-off wheels

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
predominantly hard phases.

Several factors are import- it directly affects the load hard brittle materials such
ant for choosing the appro- which is applied during as ceramics and high
priate wafering blade.These cutting. For example, concentration blades are
include: diamond concen- brittle materials such as recommended for ductile
tration (low and high), ceramics require higher materials containing a
diamond bond (metal plate), effective loads to section, large fraction of metal or
diamond size (fine or whereas ductile materials plastic.
medium), blade such as metals require
diameter and blade thick- more cutting points.The
ness. result is that low concen-
The diamond concentration tration blades are recom-
is important because mended for
sectioning

DIMOS Diamond Cutting Discs for use with SERVOCUT & METACUT
Diamond
Arbor Layers Grain
Order Diameter Diameter Thickne Depth Diamond Size/ Size:
No: mm: Bond: mm: mm: (X) mm: Concentration: (Mesh) Recommended For Cutting
19-250 254 metal bonded 32 1,52 10 coarse/high 60/80 For general usage
19-251 254 resin bonded 32 1,52 6,35 medium/high 100 For hard, delicate or brittle materials
19-300 305 metal bonded 32 2,08 10 coarse/high 60/80 For general usage
19-301 305 resin bonded 32 1,65 6,35 medium/high 100 For hard, delicate or brittle materials
19-400 406 metal bonded 32 2,00 10 coarse/high 60/80 For general usage
19-401 406 resin bonded 32 2,41 6,35 medium/high 100 For hard, delicate or brittle materials

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 CUTTING

DIMOS Diamond Cutting Wheels for use with MICRACUT

Diamond
Arbor Layers Grain
Order Diameter Diameter Thickne Depth Size:
No: mm: Bond: mm: mm: (X) mm: Concentration: (Mesh) Recommended For Cutting
19-100 101,1 metal bonded 12,7 0,35 4 medium/high 150 For general use with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys;
copper, aluminium, metal matrix composites,
PCB boards, thermal spray coatings and titanium alloy.
19-125 127 metal bonded 12,7 0,4 4 medium/high 150 For general use with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys;
copper, aluminium, metal matrix composites,
PCB boards, thermal spray coatings and titanium alloy.
19-130 127 metal bonded 12,7 0,4 4 fine/low 220 For use with hard brittle materials structural ceramics,
boron carbide, boron nitride and silicon carbide.
19-126 127 resin bonded 12,7 0,5 5 medium/high 150 Hard, delicate materials or brittle materials (cannot be used
at low speeds. High speed only 950 RPM's or higher.)
19-150 152 metal bonded 12,7 0,5 4 medium/high 150 For general use with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys;
copper, aluminium, metal matrix composites,
PCB boards, thermal spray coatings and titanium alloy.
19-157 152 metal bonded 12,7 0,5 4 fine/low 220 For use with hard brittle materials structural ceramics,
carbide, boron nitride and silicon carbide.
19-151 152 resin bonded 12,7 0,5 5 medium/high 150 For hard, delicate materials or brittle materials (cannot be
used at low speeds. High speed only 950 RPM's or higher.)
19-200 203 metal bonded 12.7 0,81 5 medium/high 120 For general use with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys;
copper, aluminium, metal matrix composites,
PCB boards, thermal spray coatings and titanium alloy.
19-205 203 metal bonded 12.7 0,81 5 fine/high 220 For use with hard brittle materials structural ceramics,
carbide, boron nitride and silicon carbide
19-201 203 resin bonded 12.7 0,88 5 medium/high 220 For hard, delicate materials or brittle materials (cannot be
used at low speeds. High speed only 950 RPM's or higher.)

CBN CBN Cutting Discs for use with MICRACUT

Diamond
Arbor Layers Grain
Order Diameter Diameter Thickne Depth Diamond Size/ Size:
No: mm: Bond: mm: mm: (X) mm: Concentration (Mesh) Recommended For Cutting
19-127 125 metal bonded 12,7 0,4 5 medium/high 150 hard metals, iron, steel, lead and titanium, ferrous materials
19-152 150 metal bonded 12,7 0,5 5 medium/high 150 hard metals, iron, steel, lead and titanium, ferrous materials
19-202 200 metal bonded 12,7 0,9 5 medium/high 120 hard metals, iron, steel, lead and titanium, ferrous materials

COOLING FLUIDS
Order
No: Code: Fluid: Type: Quantity: For use with:

19-902 METCOOL Nature Friendly Soluble Oil Water-based 5 lt. METACUT & SERVOCUT
19-905 METCOOL II Nature Friendly Soluble Oil Water-based 1 lt. MICRACUT 151/201
19-906 METCOOL CU Nature Friendly Soluble Oil Water-based 5 lt. METACUT & SERVOCUT
Perfect corrosion protection for reactive
metals like copper, brass, cobalt,
aluminum, tungsten carbide, etc
8 YM 6345-00 BAND FILTER Polyester filter for Band Filter Unit (50ml) SERVOCUT

*Recommended mix ratio is 3% Metcool to 97% water.

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Consumables
for Mounting
After cutting the specimen the next Mounting produces
step is mounting. The aim speciemens with uniform size so
of mounting is to handle small or that it is easier to handle in auto-
odd shaped specimens and to matic holders for further preparation
protect fragile materials, thin layers steps.
or coating during
preparation as well as to provide
good edge retention.

Hot Mounting
The most important properties of a hot 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.

29-001 BAK-B 29-002 BAK-R 29-003 BAK-S 29-010 NET 29-011 EPO 29-012 DAP 29-013 CON

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 MOUNTING

HOT MOUNTING RESINS

Order
No: Code: Hot Mounting Resins: Quality: Color: Comments:
29-001 BAK-B Black Phenolic Powder 1 kg. Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
Healind upto 180 C
29-001/10 BAK-B Black Phenolic Powder 10kg. Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
Healind upto 180 C
29-002 BAK-R Red Phenolic Powder 1 kg. Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
Healind upto 180 C
29-002/10 BAK-R Red Phenolic Powder 10 kg. Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
Healind upto 180 C
29-003 BAK-S Light Brown Phenolic Powder 1 kg. Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
Healind upto 180 C
Standart examination of all materials. Low shrinkage
29-003/10 BAK-S Light Brown Phenolic Powder 10 kg. Healind upto 180 C

29-010 NET Transparent Acryic Powder 1 kg. Standart examination of all materials. Perfectly transparent

29-011 EPO Epoxy, Hard 1 kg. Examination of edges surface. Hard with very low shrinkage

29-012 DAP Diallyphtalat 1 kg. Examination of edges surface. (Coating,deposits,thermal treatment)

Very hard with very low shrinkage
29-013 CON Conductive Backalite Powder 0,5 kg. SEM examination of all materials

29-099 SMOOTH Mould Release Spray Can. 400 ml. -

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Cold Mounting
Cold mounting is preferred for samples which are sensitive to damage
from heat and pressure (like coatings, PCB, etc.)
Cold mounting resins are easy to use.

DMT Acrylic cold mounting resins EPOCOLD Epoxy cold mounting resins

Very fast cure time Better results in good edge protection.

It requires mixing in the ratio 2:1, powder Low shrinkage and moderate hardness.
to liquid.The mix is then poured into a mould
and allowed to set.

COLD MOUNTING
Mounting Curing Mixing Ratio Mixing Peak
Materials: Time: Compounds: Volume: Time: Temperature: Color:
EPOCOLD 8 Hour Two Liquids Resin: 5 Part: Hardener: 1 Part 3 Min. 40-60C Clear, Transparent

DMT 20 10 Min. Powder/Liquid Resin: 2 Part: Hardener: 1 Part 4-5 Min. 80-87C Sem Transparent

DMT 35 5 Min. Powder/Liquid Resin: 2 Part: Hardener: 1 Part 2-3 Min. 75-80C Light Green, Black

DMT CON 18 Min. Powder/Liquid Resin: 1 Part: Hardener: 1 Part 5 Min. 100-106C Black

DMT ACE 6 Min. Powder/Liquid Resin: 2 Part: Hardener: 1 Part 6 Min. 82-88C Green, Transparent

EPO DMT 20 DMT 35 DMT ACE DMT CON

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 MOUNTING

DMT Acrylic cold mounting resins

Order
No: Code: Cold Mounting Resins: Type: Quantity:
29-501 DMT 35 Powder Acrylic 1 kg.

29-502 DMT 35 Fluid Acrylic 500 ml.

29-511 DMT 20 Powder (Transparent) Acrylic 1 kg.

29-512 DMT 20 Fluid (Transparent) Acrylic 500 ml.

29-513 DMT CON Powder Acrylic 0,5 kg.

29-514 DMT CON Fluid Acrylic 500 ml.

29-515 DMT ACE Powder Acrylic 1 kg.

29-516 DMT ACE Fluid Acrylic 500 ml.

EPOCOLD Epoxy cold mounting resins

Order
No: Code: Cold Mounting Resins:
29-506 EPOCOLD-H Epoxy herdener (230 ml.)

29-505 EPOCOLD-R Epoxy Resin (1000 ml.)

ACCESSORIES Cold Mounting

Order Descriptions
No: Fluid:
29-551 Spatulas, (100 pcs.)

29-552 Mixing Beakers, (10 pcs.)

29-553 Embedding Form, 25 mm (5 pcs)

29-551 Embedding Form, 30 mm (5 pcs)

29-555 Embedding Form, 40 mm (5 pcs)

29-556 Embedding Form, 50 mm (5 pcs)

29-601 Stainless steel clips (100 pcs.)

29-602 Plastic clips (100 pcs.)

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Consumables
for Grinding &
Polishing
In order to obtain scratchfree To remove deformation from fine
surfaces without deformation, grinding and obtain a surface that is
successive material removal by highly reflective, the specimens must be
abrasives is necessary. Grinding polished before they can be
is the next stage after sectioning. examined under the microscope.
Grinding is divided into two Polishing is a complex activity in which
processes: Planar grinding and Fine factors such as quality and suitability for
grinding. The purpose of planar the cloth, abrasive, polishing
grinding is to obtain a level surface pressure, polishing speed and
and to remove scale, burrs or duration need to be taken into
surface irregulation from the account. The quality of the surface
specimen. obtained after the final polishing
depends on all these factors and the
finish of the surface on completion of
each of the previous stages.

Paper Grinding Discs Plain Back

Coarse paper discs (up to
120 grit) are used for planar
grinding. Fine grinding
removes the deformations
resulting from coarse
grinding to make the surface
ready for polishing which is
the final stage. Metkon paper
grinding discs are available as
Plain back and Foil Back.
for CATCHY System.

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 GRINDING
SiC PAPER GRINDING DISCS
Plain Back
Order Grit Quantity
No: Code: Type: Diameter: Size: / Pack:

38-020-60 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 60 100

38-020-120 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 120 100

38-020-180 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 180 100

38-020-240 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 240 100

38-020-320 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 320 100

38-020-400 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 400 100

38-020-600 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 600 100

38-020-800 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 800 100

38-020-1000 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 1000 100

38-020-1200 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 1200 100

38-020-2500 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 2500 100

38-020-4000 DEMPAX Plain Back 200 4000 100

38-020-S DEMPAX Plain Back 200 Mix(120-2500) 100

38-040-60 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 60 100

38-040-120 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 120 100

38-040-180 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 180 100

38-040-240 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 240 100

38-040-320 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 320 100

38-040-400 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 400 100

38-040-600 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 600 100

38-040-800 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 800 100

38-040-1000 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 1000 100

38-040-1200 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 1200 100

38-040-2500 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 2500 100

38-040-4000 DEMPAX Plain Back 250 4000 100

38-040-S DEMPAX Plain Back 250 Mix(120-2500) 100

38-050-060 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 60 100

38-050-120 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 120 100

38-050-180 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 180 100

38-050-240 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 240 100

38-050-320 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 320 100

38-050-400 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 400 100

38-050-600 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 600 100

38-050-800 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 800 100

38-050-1000 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 1000 100

38-050-1200 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 1200 100

38-050-2500 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 2500 100

38-050-4000 DEMPAX Plain Back 300 4000 100

14 38-050-S DEMPAX Plain Back 300 Mix(120-2500) 100

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Metkon Catchy System
CATCHY system has a high friction
foil which makes the new SiC Foil
back grinding papers stick very well
and at the same time very easy to
remove again.

Traditional PSA back and self adhe-

sive grinding papers are difficult to
apply, difficult to remove. The Foil
back papers are removed easily,
without leaving any trace of adhe-
sive.

Water does not affect the shape of

the foil at all. So it does not curl as
traditional SiC Paper and stays flat
and ready for immediate or later
re-use

CATCHY Fix Plate

Order
No: Code: Description:
CFP 39-083-200 200 mm, Catchy Fix Plate (1 pc)
CFP 39-083-250 250 mm, Catchy Fix Plate (1 pc)
CFP 39-083-300 300 mm, Catchy Fix Plate (1 pc)
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 GRINDING
SiC PAPER GRINDING DISCS
Foil Back, CATCHY SYSTEM
Order Grit Quantity
No: Code: Type: Diameter: Size: / Pack:

38-020-60F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 60 100

38-020-120F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 120 100

38-020-180F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 180 100

38-020-240F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 240 100

38-020-320F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 320 100

38-020-400F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 400 100

38-020-600F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 600 100

38-020-800F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 800 100

38-020-1000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 1000 100

38-020-1200F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 1200 100

38-020-2500F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 2500 100

38-020-4000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 200 4000 100

38-040-60F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 60 100

38-040-120F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 120 100

38-040-180F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 180 100

38-040-240F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 240 100

38-040-320F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 320 100

38-040-400F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 400 100

38-040-600F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 600 100

38-040-800F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 800 100

38-040-1000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 1000 100

38-040-1200F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 1200 100

38-040-2500F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 2500 100

38-040-4000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 250 4000 100

38-050-060F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 60 100

38-050-120F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 120 100

38-050-180F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 180 100

38-050-240F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 240 100

38-050-320F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 320 100

38-050-400F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 400 100

38-050-600F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 600 100

38-050-800F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 800 100

38-050-1000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 1000 100

38-050-1200F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 1200 100

38-050-2500F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 2500 100

38-050-4000F DEMPAX-F Foil Back 300 4000 100

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 METKON MAGNETIC SYSTEM
Magnetic Preparation METKON Place the Cloth (or MAGNETO) on the
Magnetic System is simply an TMP Thin Metal Plate which you can
advanced way to grind and polish than use as a magnetic unit to put on
specimens.It reduces your operating and remove from your disc.. After the
costs and increases specimen grinding or polishing operation you
quality. Place your SMF Special may remove it (non-destructively) and
Magnetic Foil, which is self-adhesive then place it again whenever you
for once and permanently on your need. Without any material
existing working wheel (Aluminum or destruction!
PVC).
QUICK MAGNETIC SYSTEM QUICK MAGNETIC SYSTEM
for MAGNETO for PSA Polishing Cloth

PSA Polishing Cloth

MAGNETO
Diamond
Grinding Disc
TMP Thin Metal Plate

SMF Special Magnetic Foil SMF Special Magnetic Foil

Existing Machine Wheel Existing Machine Wheel

(Alum. or PVC) (Alum. or PVC)

Abrasive Grade System

FEPA P (Europe) P60 P120 P180 P240 P320 P400 P600 P8000 P1000 P1200 P2000 P4000
ANSI/CAMI (US) 60 120 180 240 280 320 360 400 500 600 1000 1200
Gain size (Average) 250 125 82 60 46 35 26 22 18 15 10 5

*All Metkon grinding papers are classified according to FEPA Standarts. 17

*The above Abrasive Grading Chart is a general overwiev only.
 GRINDING
MAGNETIC SYSTEM
Order Magnetic System
No: Code: Accessories:
39-003-200 SMF Special Magnetic Foil, 200
39-003-250 SMF Special Magnetic Foil, 250
39-003-300 SMF Special Magnetic Foil, 300
39-093-200 TMP Thin Metal Plate, 200 (5 pcs)
39-093-250 TMP Thin Metal Plate, 250 (5 pcs)
39-093-300 TMP Thin Metal Plate, 300 (5 pcs)

MAGNETO
Diamond Grinding Discs
(Total Grinding Time 2 Minutes!)
MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Discs for Only water is needed (No additional diamond suspensions or lubricant)
planar grinding, fine grinding and extra The same disc can be used for grinding hard as well as soft materials
fine grinding offer wonderful advantages: Very clean working environment
Very high edge sharpness and scratchfree surface
Very short preparation time

MAGNETO Magneto Diamond Grinding Disc

Order Grit Size Recommended
No: Code: Diameter: mic.: for:
38-020-125 MAGNETO 125 200 125 Planar Grinding
38-040-125 MAGNETO 125 250 125 Planar Grinding
38-050-125 MAGNETO 125 300 125 Planar Grinding
38-020-075 MAGNETO 75 200 75 Planar Grinding
38-040-075 MAGNETO 75 250 75 Planar Grinding
38-050-075 MAGNETO 75 300 75 Planar Grinding
38-020-054 MAGNETO 54 200 54 Planar Grinding
38-040-054 MAGNETO 54 250 54 Planar Grinding
38-050-054 MAGNETO 54 300 54 Planar Grinding
38-020-018 MAGNETO 18 200 18 Fine Grinding
38-040-018 MAGNETO 18 250 18 Fine Grinding
38-050-018 MAGNETO 18 300 18 Fine Grinding
38-020-006 MAGNETO 6 200 6 Extra Fine Grinding
38-040-006 MAGNETO 6 250 6 Extra Fine Grinding
38-050-006 MAGNETO 6 300 6 Extra Fine Grinding
38-020-003 MAGNETO 3 200 3 Extra Fine Grinding
38-040-003 MAGNETO 3 250 3 Extra Fine Grinding
38-050-003 MAGNETO 3 300 3 Extra Fine Grinding

CUP GRINDING STONES For DIGIPREP PLAN

Order Arbor Grit

No: Code: Description: Diameter: Dia.: Size: Quantity:
80-150 GSW 60 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for medium hard steels 150 32 mm. 60 1
80-151 GSR 60 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for cast iron and hard steels 150 32 mm. 60 1
80-155 GSW 36 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for hard steels 150 32 mm. 36 1
80-156 GSR 36 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for cast iron and hard steels 150 32 mm. 36 1

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COMPO Fine Grinding Discs
The COMPO Grinding discs are COMPO H & S Fine Grinding Discs
non-diamond grinding discs For single step fine grinding
developed to be used with Can be used with diamond suspensions
diamond suspensions or Duo or 2 in 1 duo diamond products
products. The honeycomb cell Shorter preparation time
structure allows the uniform, regular COMPO-H is used for grinding of
distribution of the periodically materials >200 HV
pulverized diamond abrasive sus- COMPO-S is used for grinding soft and
pension. The use of the abrasive non-ferrous materials
suspension is optimized, thereby Improves efficiency by reducing
reducing the diamond products processing steps
consumption. Provides optimum flatness and high
edge retention

COMPO Composite Fine Grinding Discs

Order
No: Code: Diameter: Description:
40-010-200 COMPO-H 200 For Hard Materials>200 HV
40-010-250 COMPO-H 250 For Hard Materials>200 HV
40-010-300 COMPO-H 300 For Hard Materials>200 HV
40-020-200 COMPO-S 200 For Soft & NF Materials
40-020-250 COMPO-S 250 For Soft & NF Materials
40-020-300 COMPO-S 300 For Soft & NF Materials

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 Polishing Cloths POLISHING

There are three types of polishing clothes; Woven, Non-Woven and

Flocked.
Woven cloths offer hard surface polishing properties and
guarantee flat pre-polishing, without deterioration of the edges.
Non-woven cloths, are used on very hard materials for high
precision surface finishing such as glass, quartz, sapphire and
semi-conductors.
The Flocked cloths, guarantee a super-polished finish. The
polishing duration must be as short as possible, to avoid inclusions
from being extracted.

POLISHING CLOTHS
Self Adhesive Back
Order Abrasive/
No: Code: Type: Composition: Grain Size: Application:

39-005- NOWO NonWoven Semihard, PSA nonwoven Diamond Fine polishing of singlesrystal; glass
NOWO impregnated and water-proof 9-1 m corindon, quartz; ceramic, rocks; etc.

39-013- METAPO-P Woven Fine Woven Cloth mounted on a Diamond Coarse polishing of hard and semihard
Composite (metal/plastic) semi rigid 9-6 m metallographic sections and different metarials.
METAPO-P
PSA backing. High wear resistance. Good flatness.

39-033- METAPO-B Woven Fine woven synhetic satin cloth munted Diamond Final polishing of hard and semi-hard
on a composite (mela/plastic)semi rigid 3-1 m metallographic sections and different materials.
METAPO-B
PSA backing. Good edge retention on surface treated materials.

39-043- METAPO-V Woven Fine Woven Cloth mounted on a Diamond Final Polishing with extra smooth abrasion;
Composite (metal/plastic) semi rigid 1-0,1 m good flatness optiocal finish of hard materials.
METAPO-V
PSA backing. High wear resistance. Fine Alum

39-015- FEDO-6J Flocked Synhetic fibre flock to a PVC backing. Diamond Rough polishing of most materials.

FEDO-6J 6 m

39-025- FEDO-3 Flocked Soft synhetic flock bound to a woven Diamond Intermediate polishing of most materials.
cotton PSA backing. To be used with 3 m
FEDO-3
water based suspensions and lubricants only.

39-065- FEDO-1 Flocked Soft synhetic flock bound to a woven Diamond Fine polishing of most materials.
FEDO-1 cotton PSA backing. To be used with 1 m
water based suspensions and lubricants only.

39-055- FEDO-1N Flocked Very sofft low nap felt bound to a PSA Diamond Fine polishing of most materials.
FEDO-1N backing. To be used with 0,25 m
water-based suspensione and lubricants only.

39-075- ALSO Flocked Extra soft and supple cloth, PSA backed Diamond Optical polishing of glass, single crystals,
excellent chemical resistance. 0,25 m semi-conductors and soft metals.
ALSO
Fine Alum

39-095- WOOL Woven %100 wool cloth, PSA backed. Diamond For polishing optics and metals.
WOOL 6-3 m

39-085- COLLO Chemo- Recomended cloth for Chemo-mechanical Colloidal For use with a chemical mechanical polishing
Textile polishing operations. PSA backed. silica precess with colloidal silica suspension.
COLLO
Espacially for non ferrous materials as well as
Aluminium, Brass; etc.

39-090- PETR Chemo- The medium chemo-textile cloth for Diamond For petrography: Rocks, minerals, ceramics; etc.
20 PETR Textile smoothing and polishing operation. 6-1 m
Fine Alum.

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 POLISHING CLOTHS
Order Quantity
No: Code: Diameter: Color: Type: / Pack:

39-005-200 NOWO 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-013-200 METAPO-P 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-033-200 METAPO-B 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-043-200 METAPO-V 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-015-200 FEDO-6J 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-025-200 FEDO-3 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-065-200 FEDO-1 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-055-200 FEDO-1N 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-075-200 ALSO 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-095-200 WOOL 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-085-200 COLLO 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-090-200 PETRI 200 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-200-SPC MIX 200 Self Adhesive Back 5

39-005-250 NOWO 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-013-250 METAPO-P 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-033-250 METAPO-B 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-043-250 METAPO-V 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-015-250 FEDO-6J 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-025-250 FEDO-3 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-065-250 FEDO-1 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-055-250 FEDO-1N 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-075-250 ALSO 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-095-250 WOOL 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-085-250 COLLO 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-090-250 PETRI 250 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-200-SPC MIX 250 Self Adhesive Back 5

39-005-300 NOWO 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-013-300 METAPO-P 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-033-300 METAPO-B 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-043-300 METAPO-V 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-015-300 FEDO-6J 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-025-300 FEDO-3 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-065-300 FEDO-1 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-055-300 FEDO-1N 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-075-300 ALSO 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-095-300 WOOL 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-085-300 COLLO 300 Self Adhesive Back 10

39-090-300 PETRI 300 Self Adhesive Back 10 21

39-200-SPC MIX 300 Self Adhesive Back 5
 Diamond products
Diamond, due to its exceptional hardness and cutting capacity,
has become the first choice abrasive in metallographic polishing.
Diamonds for metallographic Monocrystalline diamonds METKON offers diamond
grinding and polishing are are more block-shaped and products in three forms;
available in two different provide few cutting edges. diamond paste, diamond
crystalline shapes: These diamonds give high suspension and two in one
Polycrystalline (P) and material removal with a more products; a perfect mixture of
Monocrystalline (M). variable scratch pattern. For diamond suspension &
Polycrystalline diamonds high requirements, the lubricant.
provide vast numbers of small (P)-type diamonds are
cutting edges. In the metallo- chosen. The (M) type
graphic preparation process diamonds are best suited for
these edges result in high all-purpose polishing.
material removal, while produc-
ing only a shallow scratch
depth.

DIAMOND PASTES Monocrystalline

Order Diamond
No: Code: Type: mic.: Quantity:
39-301-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 0,25 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-311-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 1 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-321-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 3 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-331-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 6 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-341-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 9 Micron 10 gr. syringe

DIAMOND PASTES Polycrystalline

Order Diamond
No: Code: Type: mic.: Quantity:
39-301-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 0,25 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-311-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 1 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-321-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 3 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-331-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 6 Micron 10 gr. syringe
39-341-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 9 Micron 10 gr. syringe

DIAMOND SUSPENSIONS Monocrystalline

Order Diamond
No: Code: Type: mic.: Quantity:
39-400-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 0,25 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-410-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 1 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-420-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 3 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-430-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 6 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-440-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 9 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-411-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 1 Micron 1 lt. bottle
39-421-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 3 Micron 1 lt. bottle
22 39-431-M DIAPAT-M Waterbased 6 Micron 1 lt. bottle
 DIAMOND SUSPENSIONS Polycrystalline
Order Diamond
No: Code: Type: mic.: Quantity:
39-400-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 0,25 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-410-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 1 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-420-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 3 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-430-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 6 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle
39-440-P DIAPAT-P Waterbased 9 Micron 250 ml. pump bottle

DIAMOND 2 IN 1 PRODUCT Monocrystalline

Order Diamond
No: Code: Size: Quantity:
39-510-M DUOPAT-M 1 Micron 500 ml. bottle with sprayer
39-520-M DUOPAT-M 3 Micron 500 ml. bottle with sprayer
39-530-M DUOPAT-M 6 Micron 500 ml. bottle with sprayer

DIAMOND LUBRICANT
Order
No: Code: Type: Quantity:
39-502 DIAPAT Water-Based 1.0 lt. bottle

Alumina products
& Colloidal Silica
ALU-MIK is a deagglomerated alumina polishing powder and it produces a fine
surface quickly due to the lack of aggregates. ALU-MIK alumina suspensions have been devel-
oped to give the operator easy to use pre-prepared polishing media. It
requires no dilution with water and can be dispensed with COL-K(NC)
Colloidal silica suspension is able to produce the ultimate in high quality mirror
polishes on polishing machine. A part abrasive, part chemical polishing action makes colloidal
silica well suited to polishing difficult materials such as Aluminium, Stelitte and Cobalt Chrome.
automating dispensing units, like DOSIMAT.

ALUMINA & Suspensions

& Powders
COLLOIDAL SILICA
Order Alumina
No: Code: Product:

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

39-100 ALU-MIK Alum. Powder 0.05 Mic. 500 gr.

39-110 ALU-MIK Alum. Powder 0.3 Mic. 500 gr.

39-120 ALU-MIK Alum. Powder 1.0 Mic. 500 gr.

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39-600 COL-K(NC) Colloidal Silica (1 lt.) Bottle
 PORTABLE METALLOGRAPHY
In-situ/Field metallography is widely used for microstructure analysis on large parts (samples)
that cannot be easily carried or where destructive preparation is permissible such as storage
tanks, piping system, power plants, etc. In-situ Metallography allows for quick on-site evalua-
tion of a component. There are numerous advantages in using in-situ/field metallography.

PAPER GRINDING DISCS

Self-Adhesive Back
Order Grit Quantity/
No: Code: Type: Diameter: Size: Pack:

90 20 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 80 250

90 21 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 120 250

90 22 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 320 250

90 23 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 500 250

90 24 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 800 250

90 25 DEMPAX-P Self-Adhesive Back 30 1200 250

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POLISHING

POLISHING CLOTHS
Self-Adhesive Back
Order Quantity/
No: Code: Type: Diameter: Grain Size,: Pack:

90 36 PORTO Self-Adhesive Back 30 0.25-1-3 50

90 27 RADO Self-Adhesive Back 30 6-9 50

DIAMOND PASTES Monocrystalline

Order Quantity/
No: Code: Type: Diameter: Pack:

39-301-M DIAPAT-M Water-Based 0.25 10 gr. Syringe

39-311-M DIAPAT-M Water-Based 1 10 gr. Syringe

39-321-M DIAPAT-M Water-Based 3 10 gr. Syringe

39-331-M DIAPAT-M Water-Based 6 10 gr. Syringe

39-341-M DIAPAT-M Water-Based 9 10 gr. Syringe

DIAMOND LUBRICANT
Order Quantity/
No: Code: Type: Pack:

39-502 DIAPAT Water-Based 1 lt. bottle

REPLICA SET & ETCHING

Order
No: Description:

90 28 Cotton rolls (100pcs) for electrolytic etching

90 40 Replica foil 35 microns thick, to be used with acetone

90 41 Microscope slide glasses

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 Consumables
for Petrography
For minerological specimens, the Preparing thin sections, on the other
surface is prepared for hand, requires highly specialized equip-
examination with a reflected light micro- ment and skills because the specimen
scope and the is extremely thin, generally around 30
preparation procedure is microns for observations with
basically similar to the transmitted light microscope.
preparation of metallographic
specimens.

SILCA Silicon Carbide Powder for lampping

Order Grit
No: Code: Size: Quantity:
40-0120 SILCA 120 500 gr.

40-0320 SILCA 320 500 gr.

40-0400 SILCA 400 500 gr.

40-0600 SILCA 600 500 gr.

40-1000 SILCA 1000 500 gr.

DIMOS Diamond Cut-off wheels for GEOFORM & GEOCUT

Order Dia. Arbor Recommended for Qly. per

No: Code: Type: mm.: mm.: cutting: pack: App.:
19-203 DIMOS Continuous Blade 200 12.7 Rock, minerals, ceramics, glass, etc. 1 Geoform

19-252 DIMOS Continuous Blade 250 32 For hard Petrographic Applications 1 Geocut

19-302 DIMOS Continuous Blade 300 32 Hard Petrographic Applications 1 Geocut

Diamond Cup Grinding Wheels for Thin

CUPO Sectioning (Geoform)

Order
No: Code: Description: Quantity:
19-155 CUPO 175 Diamond cup grinding wheel, 65 mic 1

19-156 CUPO 175 Diamond cup grinding wheel, 35 mic 1

For Thin

ACCESSORIES Sectioning

Order
No: Description:
40 40 Special Box for Slides
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40 41 Standart Slides 27x46x1.27, 144 pcs.

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Consumables
for Spectroscopic
Sample Preparation
Sample preparation of metals and It is crucial to have the sample properly
materials have become more and more prepared. The sample needs to be both
important because of the rapid representative, homogeneous and with
development and an even surface in order to eliminate
improvement of both software as well as factors that can influence the
OES and XRF-devices during the past results.
few years that shifts the detection limit
for trace analyses

DEMPAX Paper Grinding Disc for Spectral 250 & 350

Order Grit Quantity

No: Code: Type: Diameter: Size: /Pack:
37-020-060-22 DEMPAX-S Corundum 200 60 20
37-040-060-22 DEMPAX-S Corundum 250 60 20
37-065-060-40 DEMPAX-S Corundum 300 60 20
36-020-060-22 DEMPAX-SZ Zirconium oxide 200 60 20
36-040-060-22 DEMPAX-SZ Zirconium oxide 250 60 20
36-065-060-40 DEMPAX-SZ Zirconium oxide 300 60 20

GRINDING STONES for Spectral PG

Order Grit
No: Code: Description: Size: Quantity:
80-150 GSW 60 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for medium hard steels 60 1
80-151 GSR 60 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for cast iron and hard steels 60 1
80-155 GSW 36 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for hard steels 60 1
80-156 GSR 36 AL 2 O3 Grinding Stone for cast iron and hard steels 60 1

TIPO Milling Tips for Spectral MM

Order
No: Code: Description: Quantity:
80-200-K TIPO Milling tips for non-ferrous materials (1 set=10pcs.)
80-201-K TIPO Milling tips for ferrous materials (1 set = 10 pcs.)

TIPO Milling Tips for Spectral MMax

Order
No: Code: Description: Quantity:
80-200-K TIPO Milling tips for non-ferrous materials (1 set=10pcs.)
80-202 TIPO Milling tips for ferrous materials upto 55 HRC (1 set=10pcs.)
80-203 TIPO Milling tips for ferrous materials>55-65 HRC < (1 set=10pcs.)
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80-210 TIPO Milling tips for deburring (1 set=10pcs.)
 Micrologues
METKON MICROLOGUE contains a We invite the input of our customers
number of case histories describing and colleagues in industry and
various sample preparation methods Academia regarding new and
and the results obtained by applying interesting sample preparation
these methods. It contains the challenges.
conclusions of an extensive and For further information, please con-
intense work that has been conduct- tact METKON Application Lab.
ed at METKON Application Lab. If
you are interested in any
MICROLOGUE Method, please
download files below.

Application Notes
You can find special preparation If you want to have proper method
methods regarding your specific for your application and could not
applications including step by step find in our Application Notes, please
information on cutting, mounting click here to send us your request to
and grinding & polishing. All prepare us a special Application
Application Notes are prepared by Note for your application.
our experienced metallographers.

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METKON MICROLOGUE

Micrologue No : 001
Material : AISI 1050 Steel

Sample Preparation Processes

Cutting : SERVOCUT 301 AA Abrasive cutting machine with TRENO-M abrasive wheels [19-042]

Mounting : ECOPRESS 100 Automatic mounting machine with EPO Epoxy powder [29-011]

Grinding&Polishing : FORCIMAT grinding and polishing system with[33 01] sample holder ( 6 x 40mm)

Surface Abrasive Lubricant Force per Time Disc speed Head Speed
Sample, (N) (min.) (rpm) rotation (rpm) Rotation
Grinding Step 1: MAGNETO I 54 Water 25N 1 min. 300 100
[38-040-54] Diamond CCW CW

Final Grinding: MAGNETO II 18 Water 25N 2 min. 300 100

[38-040-018] Diamond CCW CW

Polishing Step 1: FEDO 6J DIAPAT-M 6 DIAPAT 30N 2 min. 300 75

[38-040-018] [39-430-M] [39-502] CCW CW

Polishing Step 2: FEDO 3 DIAPAT-M 3 DIAPAT 30N 2 min. 300 75

[39-025-250] [39-420-M] [39-502] CCW CW

Final Polishing: FEDO 1 DIAPAT-M 1 DIAPAT 30N 2 min. 250 50

[39-065-250] [39-410-M] [39-502] CCW CW

Etching: 2% Nital solution

Result

AISI 1050 steels are used to make which require high strength parts;as gears,
crusher and backhoe parts of land andconstruction of the coal industry, traction
hooks, gears, picks, bolts, spindles and shafts .

Composition of AISI 1050

Element C si mn p s
Weight(%) 0,50 0,20 0,80 0,04 0,05

According to microstructre analysis; pearlite ( dark island) and ferrite

(light backround) phases can be detected easily.

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 METKON APPLICATION NOTE
MET-024 Preperation Of Welded Steel Sample

Introduction
Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually Welds can be geometrically prepared in many different ways. The five basic
metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is often done by types of weld joints are the butt joint, lap joint, corner joint, edge joint, and
melting the work pieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten T-joint. Other variations exist as wellfor example, double-V preparation
material (the weld pool) that cools to become a strong joint, with pressure joints are characterized by the two pieces of material each tapering to a
sometimes used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce the weld. single center point at one-half their height. Single-U and double-U
This is in contrast with soldering and brazing, which involve melting a preparation joints are also fairly commoninstead of having straight edges
lower-melting-point material between the work pieces to form a bond like the single-V and double-V preparation joints, they are curved, forming
between them, without melting the work pieces. the shape of a U. Lap joints are also commonly more than two pieces
thickdepending on the process used and the thickness of the material,
many pieces can be welded together in a lap joint geometry.

After welding, a number of distinct regions can be identified in the weld

area. The weld itself is called the fusion zonemore specifically, it is
where the filler metal was laid during the welding process.
The properties of the fusion zone depend primarily on the filler metal used,
and its compatibility with the base materials. It is surrounded by the
heat-affected zone, the area that had its microstructure and properties
altered by the weld. These properties depend on the base material's behav-
ior when subjected to heat. The metal in this area is often weaker than both
the base material and the fusion zone, and is also where residual stresses
are found.

The cross-section of a welded butt joint, with the darkest gray

representing the weld or fusion zone, the medium gray the heat-affected
zone, and the lightest gray the base material.

In this application, chromium welded steel samples were used which they
shown in the picture below.

Common welding joint types (1) Square butt joint, (2) V butt joint, (3)
Lap joint, (4) T-joint
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METKON APPLICATION NOTE

MET-024 Preperation Of Welded Steel Sample

GRINDING & POLISHING

Requested cutting line

Application Requirements
SECTIONING Order Code Description
Equipment
Used 36 09-250 FORCIPOL 2V Polishing machine

Equipment
Accessories 31 21 PVC Wheel, 250 mm

31 53 Splash Guard, 250 mm

31 24 Paper Ring, 250 mm

The FORCIPOL Series of grinding and polishing machines offer practical and
economical solutions to your metallographic sample preparation needs.
FORCIMAT is a microprocessor controlled sample mover designed to be
used with FORCIPOL grinder / polishers. It is ideal for medium size labs
where consistent results are desired.

Forcipol 2V Having two discs and variable speed range between 50 and 600
Order Code Description rpm,Forcipol 2V is the most universal grinder/polisher, especially for labs
having wide veracity of materials. When coupled with Forcimat,
Equipment Forcipol 2V becomes a versatile automatic sample preparation system with
Used 10 01 METACUT 250, ABRASVE CUTTER
high operator comfort.
Clamping
Device
Cutting
GR 0013 Vise Assembly ,Left
Sample Preparetion Processes
Fluid 19-902 Metcool,Nature Friendly Soluble Oil,5lt.

Cutting
Disc 19-022 Treno-M, 250 mm, for Medium Hard Steels

METKON chop cutting machines METACUT series are designed for wet
cutting of large and small, regularly or irregularly shaped work pieces of
metallic, ceramic or composite materials.

METACUT 250 has the capacity to cut solid sections up to 90 mm in

diameter. The side access port permits the sectioning of extra-long work
pieces, as well. The machine is equipped with a powerful motor, driving the
cut-off wheel towards the work piece. The bottom part of the machine is a
large robust alloy base casting. The cutting table is provided with
T-Slots increasing the versatility so that different clamping sets can be
mounted. The quick-clamping devices are removable to permit the
installation of conventional clamping tools to hold larger or more intricate
work pieces. The sample is attached as it shown in the above photo with the GR 0013
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 METKON APPLICATION NOTE
MET-024 Preperation Of Welded Steel Sample

Grinding Grinding Grinding Polishing Polishing

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Step 2
DEMPAX DEMPAX DEMPAX FEDO-3 FEDO-1
Surface [38-040-400] [38-040-800] [38-040-1200] [39-025-250] [39-065-250]

400 Grit 800 grit 1200 Grit 3 micron 1 micron

Abrasive SiC SiC SiC Diamond Diamond

DIAPAT DIAPAT
Lubricant Water Water Water [39-502] [39-502]

Force per 20 N 25 N 25 N 20 N 15 N
sample(N)

Time 2 Min. 2 Min. 2 Min. 2 Min. 2 Min.

(min.)

Disc Speed
(rpm) 250 CCW 250 CCW 250 CCW 200 CCW 200 CCW

With Diamond disc;

Grinding Grinding Polishing Polishing
Step 1 Step 2 Step 1 Step 2
MAGNETO I MAGNETO I FEDO-3 FEDO-1
Surface [38-040-054] [38-040-018] [39-025-250] [39-065-250]

54 micron 18 micron 3 micron 1 micron

Abrasive Diamond Diamond Diamond Diamond

DIAPAT DIAPAT
Lubricant Water Water [39-502] [39-502]

Time 1 Min. 2 Min. 2 Min. 2 Min.

(min.)

Disc Speed
(rpm) 300 300 200 200

After polishing operation the sample etched 3% Nital solution and

heat-affected zone can be observed.

After cutting operation the samples were grinded and polished with
FORCIPOL 2V,
To compare differences between SiC grinding paper and Diamond disc the
grinding operation made by both of them.
We used FORCIPOL 2V grinding and polishing machine to grind the
samples with following parameters;
With SiC grinding paper;

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METKON APPLICATION NOTE

MET-024 Preperation Of Welded Steel Sample

Result
As a result the chromium steel samples were subjected to the following
operations;
Cutting Grinding Polishing Etching
After the macro analysis the samples examined in IMM 901 Metallurgical Microscope (Order No: 60 01)
Welding area, heat-affected zone and base material microstructure can be seen above images.

Microstructre variation from the welding zone into the base material
Welding Base Material

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