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Precision Cutting, Polishing & Sample Preparation

Controlled sample preparation for polymer, composite, coating, and nanocomposite inspection, microscopy, dimensional analysis, and failure analysis. Elect Nano uses this capability as part of application-driven materials programs where test setup, sample format, and data interpretation need to match the end-use requirement.

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Capabilities

  • Precision sectioning
  • Diamond saw cutting of compatible polymers, composites, coatings, laminates, molded parts, ceramics, and filled systems
  • Metallographic and composite polishing workflows
  • Progressive grinding and polishing
  • Cross-section preparation for optical inspection, microscopy, dimensional analysis, coating thickness evaluation, dispersion assessment, and failure analysis
  • Preparation workflows for brittle, filled, reinforced, and multilayer samples

Equipment and Methods

Allied High Tech Diamond Saw and Polishing Table

Features

  • Precision sectioning
  • Diamond saw cutting of compatible polymers, composites, coatings, laminates, molded parts, ceramics, and filled systems
  • Metallographic and composite polishing workflows
  • Progressive grinding and polishing
  • Preparation of cross-sections for optical inspection, microscopy, dimensional analysis, coating thickness evaluation, dispersion assessment, and failure analysis
  • Useful for brittle, filled, reinforced, and multilayer samples that require controlled cutting and polishing

Accessories and configurations

  • Diamond saw blades
  • Polishing table
  • Grinding and polishing consumables
  • Cross-section preparation workflows
  • Optical inspection and microscopy preparation workflows

Applicable standards and internal methods

  • ASTM E3: Preparation of metallographic specimensAdapted where applicable to composites and filled polymers
  • ASTM E1920: Preparation of metallographic specimens of thermal spray coatingsConceptually applicable to coating cross-section preparation where relevant
  • ASTM B487: Measurement of metal and oxide coating thickness by microscopical examination of cross sectionWhere applicable to coating thickness workflows
  • ISO 1463: Metallic and oxide coatings measurement of coating thickness by microscopical methodWhere applicable
  • Internal Method: Precision sectioning, polishing, coating inspection, and failure-analysis workflows

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