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Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
NANO 1000T / FEMTO 1500
Polishing Head
CLASS 3 Polishing Procedures
5.11.3 Cast Irons
Cast irons are difficult materials to prepare properly because the
graphite nodules (or graphite flakes) are easily pulled out during
preparation. By minimizing the sectioning damage and by
starting with a modest-grit-size SiC paper, retaining these difficult
particles can be accomplished.
Abrasive/surface
Lubricant
FEMTO pressure
setting (psi)
Head / Wheel speed
Time
120 grit SiC paper*
240 grit SiC paper*
Water
5-10 lbs
200/200 rpm
Until plane
1 minute 1 minute
360 grit SiC paper
600 grit SiC paper
800 grit SiC paper
1200 grit SiC paper
Water
5-10 lbs
200/200 rpm
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 um DIAMAT diamond on
GOLDPAD pad
DIALUBE
Purple Extender
5-10 lbs
200/200 rpm
2 minutes
0.05 um Nanometer alumina
on TRICOTE pad
5-10 lbs
100/100 rpm
1 minute
* Recommended for Central Force holders (this step not required for Individual Force holders)
Nodular Cast Iron
microstructure, Etchant 2%
Nital, Mag. 100X
Graphite Cast Iron
microstructure, Etchant 2%
Nital, Mag. 500X