Metallographic Sample Preparation Equipment

Cutting/ Mounting/ Grinding & Polishing

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Our experience has led to the development of the equipment that combines the highest levels of
preparation quality with outstanding user-friendliness. Our machines incorporate a number of
revolutionary patented features, and are sold throughout the world. Top Tech was certified with the ISO
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 Content

1. Metallographic Flowchart 01 4. Grinding& Polishing 22

2. Cutting 10 Diamond Disc 23

Abrasive Cut-off Wheel 12 SiC Paper (Plain Back) 25

Diamond Cut-off Wheel 14 SiC Paper (PSA Back) 28

Grinding Belt,
CBN Cut-off Wheel 15
Polishing Cloth 30

Magnetic Pad,
Cutting Fluid 16
Carrier Plate 32

Diamond Suspension,
3. Mounting 17
Diamond Paste 33

Hot Mounting 18 Oxide Powder 34

Cold Mounting 19
Oxide, Final Suspension 34
(Epoxy Resin, Mounting Cup)

Cold Mounting 20
5. Accessories 35
(Acrylic Ring, Specimen Clip)
Sample Preparation Procedure
 Metallographic Flowchart

Observation

Etching the surface of

the specimen and
Grinding & Polishing observing the
microstructure under
Grinding/Polishing microscope.
the surface as high
Mounting reflective as possible.

Mounting the
specimen and easier
Cutting for grinding &
polishing process.
Cutting the specimen
to the moderate size.

VIDEO

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Aluminum
(Aluminum, 5052, 6061, 7075, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2. Cold Mounting

Model CL50 Model MV02 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Aluminum)
Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent) Epoxy Resin 15 g

Diameter 6” Ø152mm Hardener 0.3 g

Order No. HW21120702L Time 45-60 min

Rotational Speed 2000 rpm

Time of Cutting 3-5 min

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model FRSD-A3
Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)
G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 4-5 4-8※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4-5 3-6

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 4-5 3-4

G4 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080800AU #800 4-5 3-4

Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P1 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703030902 1μm
Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P2 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0704C10902 0.04μm
※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram 200x 500x 1000x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 FRSD-A3 Microscopy

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Iron
(Forge Iron, Gray Forged Iron, Ductility Forge Iron, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2. Mounting
Model CK260B Model ML-L1 Φ32 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Forged Iron)
Cutting Fluid S01001 (Milky) Max Pressure Force 100 kg/cm2

Diameter 12” Ø305mm Heating Temperature 180ﾟC

Order No. S02D0302 Heating Time 8 min

Rotational Speed 2500 rpm Cooling Time 6 min

Time of Cutting 8-10 min Mounting Resin Bakelite Powder (S03001)

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model FRSD-A3
Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)
G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 4-5 4-8※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4-5 3-6

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 4-5 3-4

G4 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080800AU #800 4-5 3-4

Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P1 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703040902 3μm
Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P2 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703030902 1μm
※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram 200x 500x 1000x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CK260B ML-L1 Φ32 FRSD-A3 Microscopy

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Copper
(C1020, C2720, C4430, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2. Cold Mounting

Model CL50 Model MV02 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Brass)
Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent)
Epoxy Resin 15 g
Diameter 6” Ø152mm
Hardener 0.3 g
Order No. HW21120702L
Time 45-60 min
Rotational Speed 2000 rpm

Time of Cutting 3-5 min

3. Grinding/Polishing

Model FRSD-A3

Grinding/Polishing Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Order No.
Process Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)

G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 4-5 4-8※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4-5 3-6

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 4-5 3-4

G4 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080800AU #800 4-5 3-4

Polishing Cloth S060101 -

P1 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703040902 3μm
Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P2 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703030902 1μm
※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram
200x 500x 1000x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 FRSD-A3 Microscopy

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Carbon Steel
(Bearing, Rail, Tool, Bolt, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2. Hot Mounting

Model CL50 Model ML-L1 Φ32 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Carbon Steel)
Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent) Max Pressure Force 100 kg/cm2

Diameter 6” Ø152mm Heating Temperature 180ﾟC

Order No. HW21220702L Heating Time 8 min

Rotational Speed 1000 rpm Cooling Time 6 min

Time of Cutting 3-5 min Mounting Resin Bakelite Powder (S03001)

3. Grinding/Polishing

Model FRSD-A3

Grinding/Polishing Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Order No.
Process Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)

G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 4-5 4-8※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4-5 3-6

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 4-5 3-4

G4 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080800AU #800 4-5 3-4

Polishing Cloth S060101 -

P1 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703050902 6μm
Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P2 150 60 CW/CW 2-3 3-5
Diamond Suspension S0703030902 1μm
※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram
200x 500x 1000x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 ML-L1 Φ32 FRSD-A3 Microscopy

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Plastic
(PC, PE, PP,PS, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2.Cold Mounting

Model CL50 Model MV02 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Plastic)
Cutting Fluid S01003(Transparent) Epoxy Resin 15 g

Diameter 6” Ø152mm Hardener 0.3 g

Order No. HW21110808 Time 45-60 min

Rotational Speed 2000 rpm

Time of Cutting 1 min

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model P20G-2-A3
Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)
G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 3 3※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4 3

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 3 3

G4 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080800AU #800 3 3

※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram
200x 500x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 P20G-2-A3 Microscopy

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Ceramics
(Cement, Glass, Tile, and etc.)

1.Cutting 2.Cold Mounting

Model CL50 Model MV02 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (Tile)
Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent)
Epoxy Resin 15 g
Diameter 6” Ø152mm
Hardener 0.3 g
Order No. HW21130702L
Time 45-60 min
Rotational Speed 2000 rpm

Time of Cutting 1 min

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model P20G-2-A3

Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time

Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)

G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4 3※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 3 3

Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P1 150 60 CW/CW 3 5
Diamond Suspension S0703050902 6μm
Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P2 150 60 CW/CW 3 5
Diamond Suspension S0703030902 1μm

※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram
200x 500x 1000x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 P20G-2-A3 Microscopy

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Composite Materials
(Graphite, Carbon Fiber, Laminated Board , Glass Fiber, and etc.)

1. Cutting 2.Cold Mounting Specimen

(Carbon Fiber)
Model CL50 Model MV02

Parameter Parameter

Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent) Epoxy Resin 15 g

Diameter 6” Ø152mm Hardener 0.3 g

Order No. HW21220702L Curing Time 45-60 min

Rotational Speed 1000 rpm

Cutting Time 15 s

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model P20G-1-B3

Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time

Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)

G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 3 3※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 4 3

G3 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 3 3

Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P1 150 60 CW/CW 3 3
Diamond Suspension S0703040902 3μm
※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram 500x (Horizontal) 500x (Vertical)

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 P20G-1-B3 Microscopy

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Electronic Components
(Battery, Fuse, PCB, IC, and etc.)

1.Cutting 2. Cold Mounting

Model CL50 Model MV02 Specimen
Parameter Parameter (PCB)
Cutting Fluid S01003 (Transparent) Epoxy Resin 15 g

Diameter 6” Ø152mm Hardener 0.3 g

Order No. HW21120702L Curing Time 45-60 min

Rotational Speed 2000 rpm

Cutting Time 15 s

3. Grinding/Polishing
Model P20G-2-A3
Lubricant or Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Grit Force Time
Grinding/Polishing Order No.
Grinding Material of Platen (rpm) of Head (rpm) Direction (ANSI) (kg) (min)
G1 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080240AU #240 4 3※

G2 Water, SiC paper 300 60 CW/CCW S0520080400AU #400 3 3

G3 Water, SiC paper 150 60 CW/CCW S0520080600AU #600 3 3

Polishing Cloth S060101 -
P1 150 60 CW/CW 3 3
Diamond Suspension S0703040902 3μm

※Surface must be grinded to plane

4. Metallographic Diagram
100x 500x

5. Metallographic Equipment of Analysis

CL50 MV02 P20G-2-A3 Microscopy

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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 Cutting Consumables
Selection Guides & Specifications
 Cutting
TOP TECH offers a wide range of cutting consumables for various materials, sizes, and
characteristics of metallographic specimens. Employing our Precision Cutting Machines or
Precision Diamond Saws and along with suggested parameters & consumables will be able
to satisfy most cutting demands.

Selection
• Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel:
The most common cut-off wheel in the metallographic industry. Significantly affect the cutting efficiency and
wear rate based on the material, grain size, grain density, bonding method, and etc.
• Diamond Cut-Off Wheel:
The most durable and the hardest cut-off wheel, includes metal bonds, electroplating, and resin bonds. Apply
to non-carbon materials and hard alloys, ceramics, composites, minerals, plastics, resin, PCB, and etc.
• CBN Cut-Off Wheel:
Similar to diamond cut-off wheel, but the hardness is less, includes metal bonds, electroplating, and resin
bonds . Apply to high hardness carbon steels, alloy steels, and etc.

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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 Selection Guide

Type Size (mm) Machine Model Type Size (mm) Machine Model

2.95" Ø75 CH75 CL50

6” Ø152
3.35" Ø85 CH85 CLM50
CL40 8” Ø203 CLM50
3" Ø76.2
CLM50 9" Ø229 CK200B(M)-1HP
CL40 CK200B(M)-2HP
4" Ø102
CLM50 CK200B(M)-3HP
10" Ø254
CL40 CL50C
Diamond or CBN 5" Ø127 CL50 CL60A
Cut-off Wheel CLM50 CK260B-3HP
CL50 CK260B-5HP
6" Ø152
CLM50 CK360B-5HP
CL50 Abrasive Cut-off
CF260S-3HP
7" Ø178 Wheel 12” Ø305
CLM50 CK-2S-60
CLM50 CF250B-3HP
8" Ø203 CLM35B CL70C
CLM35C CL80A
CF260S-5HP
14” Ø356
CL100A
CK360B-7.5HP
CK460B-10HP
16” Ø406
CF360S-10HP
CK-2S-100
20” Ø508 CF450S-15HP

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Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel
The most common cut-off wheel in the metallographic industry. Significantly affect the
cutting efficiency and wear rate based on the material, grain size, grain density, bonding
method, and etc.

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for heat treated steel-alloy tool steel

SKS, SKD, SKT, SK3, SUP, S45C, SCM415, SNCM439
HV495~710 (HRC50~60)
S02A0705 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 10
S02A1401 8” Ø203xØ25.4x1.0 10
S02A0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02A0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02A0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02A0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02A0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10

Suitable for non-heat treated steel

Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, S-C Series Tool Steel, SK Series,
SS Series Mild Steel
HV380 ~ 495 (HRC40 ~ 50)
S02B0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02B0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02B0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02B0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02B0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10

Suitable for hard heat treated steel

Special Alloy Steel, SKD, SKH, SKS3, SCM415, SACM , SNCM439
HV670 ~ 780 (HRC58 ~ 64)
S02C0708 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.8 10
S02C1401 8” Ø203xØ25.4x1.0 10
S02C0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02C0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02C0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02C0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02C0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10
(Customization for 5” or 6” cut-off wheel is available. )

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for cast iron FC and forged cast iron

HV400 ~ 780 (HRC40~63)

S02D0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02D0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02D0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02D0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02D0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10

Suitable for non-ferrous metal

HV45 ~196 (HRB10~93)

S02E0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02E0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02E0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02E0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02E0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10

Suitable for bakelite, plastic, resin, mounting specimen, sapphire,

tungsten steel , aluminum, copper, glass, and ceramics (aluminum
oxide ceramics, zirconium oxide ceramics)

S02F0705 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 10
S02F1401 8” Ø203xØ25.4x1.0 10
S02F0101 9” Ø229xØ31.75x1.0 10
S02F0202 10” Ø254xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02F0302 12” Ø305xØ31.75x1.2 10
S02F0403 14” Ø356xØ31.75x1.5 10
S02F0504 16” Ø406xØ31.75x3.0 10
(Customization for 5” or 6” cut-off wheel is available. )

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Diamond Cut-Off Wheel
Durable, less deformed, and efficient.

Electroplating •
•
Single layer grain
Strong cutting ability, but more abrasion.

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for glass, ceramics, gem, asbestos, alloy, and rubber

HW21110107 2.95” Ø75xØ11.5x1.0 10

HW21110307 3.35” Ø85xØ11.5x1.0 10
HW21110407 4” Ø102xØ11.5x1.0 1
HW21110607 5” Ø127xØ12.7x1.0 1
HW21110808 6” Ø152xØ25.4x1.2 1
HW21111008 7” Ø178xØ25.4x1.2 1
HW21111208H 8” Ø203xØ25.4x1.2 1

Metal Bond •
•
Best grain with good wear resistance
Smooth cutting surface and long life span

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for cement, non-metal material, alloy, and electronic
components
HW21120502L 4” Ø102xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21120602L 5” Ø127xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21120702L 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21121003L 7” Ø178xØ25.4x0.6 1
HW21121207L 8” Ø203xØ25.4x1.0 1
HW21121510L 10” Ø254xØ31.75x2.0 1
HW21121610L 12” Ø305xØ31.75x2.0 1
(Customized cut-off wheel is also available)

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Diamond Cut-Off Wheel
Resin Bond • Flexible and suitable for brittle specimen

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for quartz, glass, non iron metal, ceramics, and silicon wafer

HW21130502L 4” Ø102xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21130602L 5” Ø127xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21130702L 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21131003L 7” Ø178xØ25.4x0.6 1

CBN Cut-Off Wheel

Electroplating •
•
Single layer grain
Strong cutting ability, but more abrasion.

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for high speed steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel,
and magnetic material
HW21210607L 5” Ø127xØ12.7x1.0 1
HW21210808L 6” Ø152xØ25.4x1.2 1
HW21211008L 7” Ø178xØ25.4x1.2 1

• Best grain with good wear resistance

Metal Bond • Smooth cutting surface and long life span

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for high speed steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel,
and magnetic material
HW21220602L 5” Ø127xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21220702L 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21221003L 7” Ø178xØ25.4x0.6 1

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CBN Cut-Off Wheel
Resin Bond • Flexible and suitable for brittle specimen

Order No. Size (mm) Diameter x Arbor x Thickness Package (pcs/box)

Suitable for hard steel, ferrous sintered metal, bearing, hard alloy,
and forged iron
HW21230602L 5” Ø127xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21230702L 6” Ø152xØ12.7x0.5 1
HW21231005L 7” Ø178xØ25.4x0.8 1

(Customized cut-off wheel is also available)

Super Hardened Carbon steels

Alloys High-Speed Steels
Titanium Alloys Tool Steels
Glass Alloy Steels
Crystal Aluminum Alloys
Hardening Steels
Ceramics Cast Iron
Die Steels
Silicon Tungsten
Stainless Steels
Ferrites Flame-Sprayed Metal
Diamond Magnetic Materials
Heat-Resistant Alloys/
PCD/PCBN Super Heat-Resistant CBN
Quartz Alloys Sintered Metals
Stone (ferrous and others)
Concrete Copper Alloys
Asphalt

Cutting Fluid
Ensuring cutting efficiency, and maximizing the cutting ability. There are two types of cutting
fluid, one is for abrasive cut-off wheel, and the other is for diamond/CBN cut-off wheel.

Description Package

Order No. Cutting Fluid (For Abrasive Cut-off Blade)

S01001 Oily Milky Blue Cap 20L

S01002 Oily Milky Blue Cap 1L

Order No. Cutting Fluid (For Diamond/CBN Cut-off Blade)

S01003 Water Transparent Red Cap 20L

S01004 Water Transparent Red Cap 1L

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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 Mounting Consumables
Selection Guides & Specifications
 Mounting
Variety of consumables are suitable for the metallographic preparation of all industries.
Employing with Top Tech mounting machines can reduce the time of process and lower the
cost of consumables. Based on characteristics of specimens, the mounting process can be
separated by hot mounting and cold mounting.

Comparison of Hot Mounting and Cold Mounting

Hot Mounting Feature Strength

Thermostable
Short mounting time. Adjusting the parameters according to requirement.
Material
High Pressure
Specimen will not contract easily at room temperature, and good stability.
Resistant Material
Non Fragile Material The scrap of mounting specimen is easy to clean and no remaining.

Lower cost and eco-friendly.

Not easily be deformed by external force.

Cold Mounting Feature Strength

Non Thermostable A quantity of production capacity for multiple specimen per each time, and
Material make up for spending long time in curing.
Non High Pressure Specimen is not easy to deteriorate or becomes shattered by temperature or
Resistant Material pressure.
Easy to mount the specimen with required height and will not restrict by the
Fragile Material
size.
Easy to mount the various shape and size specimen based on requirement.
Greater adhesion of epoxy resin, tightly combine with specimen.

Parameter
Temperature Heating Time Cooling Time
Hot Mounting (∘C) (s) (s)
Conductive Bakelite Powder 180 480 360

Bakelite Powder 180 480 360

Acrylic mode is available for Model of ML-L, ML-L1,
Acrylic Powder
ML-L2

Cold (Vacuum) Mounting Epoxy Resin: Hardener Curing Time (hr.)

High Flow Epoxy Resin 100 : 35 24

※Top Tech provides the service of sample preparation for customers with confidential report.
※If customized fixture and special consumables are needed, additional charge will be applied.

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Hot Mounting

Description Package (kg/pack)

Acrylic Powder
Order No. Thermoplastic, High Transparent and Easy to Observe.
(30g per time)
S030202-1 1 kg

S030202-5 5 kg

S030202-10 10kg

Remark: Able to be employed with model ML-L1, ML-L2 series.

Bakelite Powder (Phenolic Formaldehyde Resin)

Order No. Thermosetting and High hardness.
(30g per time)
S03001-1 Black 1 kg

S03001 Black 25 kg

S03002-1 Brown 1 kg

S03002 Brown 25 kg

S03003-1 Green 1 kg

S03003 Green 25 kg

S03004-1 Red 1 kg

S03004 Red 25 kg

Conductive Bakelite Powder

Order No. Thermosetting, and Phenolic formaldehyde resin.
(30g per time)
S030106 Carbon-based 0.45kg

S0301061 Copper-based 0.45kg

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Cold Mounting

High Flow Epoxy Resin

No heat released during curing. (Curing at room temperature for
Order No. about 24 hours)
Suitable for non thermostable specimen, ex. IC board, plastic, and
etc.
Epoxy Resin 950ml 1 Bottle

S0303A-2 Hardener 350ml 1 Bottle

Mixer bag (Straw, Cup, Measure Cup, Stick) 1 set

Silicone Rubber Mounting Cup

Order No. High Transparency Package (pcs/pack)
Result is bright in top, bottom and surrounding
S10A011 Ø 25mm Height 25mm (Capacity 12ml) 10
S10A021 Ø 32mm Height 25mm (Capacity 20ml) 10
S10A031 Ø 40mm Height 25mm (Capacity 30ml) 10
S10A041 Ø 50mm Height 25mm (Capacity 45ml) 10
S10B01 70x40mm Height 23mm (Capacity 50ml) 10
S10B02 100x50mm Height 25mm (Capacity 75ml) 10

High High
General General
Transparency Transparency

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Cold Mounting

Order No. Transparent Acrylic Mounting Ring (Hollow) Package (pcs/pack)

S16025-1 Ø25 mm Height 20 mm (Capacity 7ml) 10

S16030-1 Ø30 mm Height 20 mm (Capacity 10ml) 10
S16040-1 Ø40 mm Height 20 mm (Capacity 20ml) 10
S16050-1 Ø50 mm Height 20 mm (Capacity 33ml) 10

Order No. Transparent Acrylic Mounting Cup Package (pcs/pack)

S16025A02-1 Ø25.4mm Height 23mm (Capacity 11ml) 50

S16032A02-1 Ø31.75mm Height 23mm (Capacity 18ml) 50

Order No. Specimen Clip Package (pcs/pack)

Stainless clip for metal specimen.

Able to be employed with hot mounting
S17003 100
machines.
Size Ø10 x 7 H (mm)

Plastic clip for non-metal specimen.

S17004 100
Size Ø 7 x 6 H (mm)

Square mold for PCB specimen

S0805A-1 Outer 20 L x 20 W x 20 H (mm) 100
Inner 16 L x 2 or 3 W (mm)

Square mold for PCB specimen

S0806A-1 Outer (round shape) 30 L x 30 W x 20 H (mm) 100
Inner (square) 16 L x 2 or 3 W (mm)

Rectangle mold for PCB specimen

S0807A-1 Outer 25 L x 10 W x 20 H (mm) 100
Inner 20 L x 2 W (mm)

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Cold Mounting

Order No. Specimen Clip Package (pcs/pack)

S17006 Black Plastic Clip for non-metal specimen 100

S17007 Transparent Plastic Clip for non-metal specimen 100

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Grinding/Polishing Consumables
Selection Guides & Specifications
 Grinding & Polishing
Top Tech offers a wide range of consumables for grinding and polishing, which is suitable for
sample preparation in various industries. Employing with Top Tech’s grinding/polishing
machine(s) will meet the demands and lower the cost of consumables. Moderate grinding
can eliminate the deformation and damage of the sample surface, and shorten the time of
polishing process. The selection and use of consumables and equipment are depending on
the characteristic of specimen for each industry and it will significantly affect the final result.

Selection of SiC Paper

Two types of SiC Paper, ordinary SiC Paper and water-resistance SiC Paper. During the process of sample
preparation, commonly employing with water-resistance, which can reduce the scratches and remove the dust.
However, the surface of the sample will still have some scratches after grinding, so the sample still needs to be
polished to get a better surface.
There are many kinds of abrasives for sandpaper, for example, white fused alumina, silicon carbide, brown fused
alumina, and etc. Silicon Carbide paper is commonly used in sample preparation, and water can be used as a
lubricant either in manual or automatic grinding method. The grinding sequence for SiC Paper is suggested from
#240, #400, #600, to #800. Soft material requires even fine SiC paper in grinding process before polishing.

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Diamond Disc
Order No. Description Magnetic Pad Package (pc/box)

No. 1 Equivalent to SiC Paper of P120

SAA09CA54020 8” (203mm) ● 1
SAA09CA54040 10” (254mm) ● 1
SAA09CA54050 12” (305mm) ● 1

No. 2 Equivalent to SiC Paper of P240

SAA09CA55020 8” (203mm) ● 1
SAA09CA55040 10” (254mm) ● 1
SAA09CA55050 12” (305mm) ● 1

No. 3 Equivalent to SiC Paper of P600

SAA09CA56020 8” (203mm) ● 1
SAA09CA56040 10” (254mm) ● 1
SAA09CA56050 12” (305mm) ● 1

No. 4 Equivalent to SiC Paper of P1200

SAA09CA58020 8” (203mm) ● 1
SAA09CA58040 10” (254mm) ● 1
SAA09CA58050 12” (305mm) ● 1

Without diamond particles, applied with diamond suspension for

No. 5
polishing (Suitable for general material)
SAA09CA53020 8” (203mm) ● 2
SAA09CA53040 10” (254mm) ● 2
SAA09CA53050 12” (305mm) ● 2

Without diamond particles, applied with diamond suspension for

No. 6
polishing (Suitable for harder material)
SAA09CA52020 8” (203mm) ● 2
SAA09CA52040 10” (254mm) ● 2
SAA09CA52050 12” (305mm) ● 2

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SiC Paper
Conversion chart to view the different standards between FEPA P and ASIN, and as a guide
to choose suitable grinding paper.

Grits • Conversion chart

Average Abrasive Grain Size

FEPA P Standard
Europe (FEPA P) um U.S. (ANSI) um ANSI B74.18-2006
43-GB-1984 R 1993
P60 269 268 #60

P80 201

P100 162

P120 125 116 #120

P150 100

P180 82 80 #180

P240 59 52 #240

P320 46

P400 35 34 #320

P600 26

P800 22 22 #400

P1000 18

P1200 15

P1500 13 13 #600

P2000 10

P2500 8.4 6.5 #800

P4000 2.5 #1200

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SiC Paper (Plain Back)
FEPA P • Grain size different from ANSI

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 203mm SiC Paper

S0520002 8” (203mm) P80 100

S0520003 8” (203mm) P100 100
S0520004 8” (203mm) P120 100
S0520005 8” (203mm) P150 100
S0520006 8” (203mm) P180 100
S0520007 8” (203mm) P240 100
S0520008 8” (203mm) P320 100
S0520009 8” (203mm) P400 100
S0520010 8” (203mm) P600 100
S0520011 8” (203mm) P800 100
S0520012 8” (203mm) P1000 100
S0520013 8” (203mm) P1200 100
S0520014 8” (203mm) P1500 100
S0520015 8” (203mm) P2000 100

Order No. Φ 254mm SiC Paper

S0525002 10” (254mm) P80 100

S0525003 10” (254mm) P100 100
S0525006 10” (254mm) P180 100
S0525007 10” (254mm) P240 100
S0525008 10” (254mm) P320 100
S0525009 10” (254mm) P400 100
S0525010 10” (254mm) P600 100
S0525011 10” (254mm) P800 100
S0525012 10” (254mm) P1000 100
S0525013 10” (254mm) P1200 100
S0525014 10” (254mm) P1500 100
S0525015 10” (254mm) P2000 100

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SiC Paper (Plain Back)
FEPA P • Grain size different from ANSI

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 305mm SiC Paper

S0530001 12” (305mm) P60 100

S0530004 12” (305mm) P120 100
S0530007 12” (305mm) P240 100
S0530008 12” (305mm) P320 100
S0530009 12” (305mm) P400 100
S0530010 12” (305mm) P600 100
S0530011 12” (305mm) P800 100
S0530012 12” (305mm) P1000 100
S0530013 12” (305mm) P1200 100
S0530014 12” (305mm) P1500 100
S0530015 12” (305mm) P2000 100

ANSI • Grain size different from FEPA P

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 203mm SiC Paper

S0520080060AU 8” (203mm) #60 100

S0520080120AU 8” (203mm) #120 100
S0520080180AU 8” (203mm) #180 100
S0520080240AU 8” (203mm) #240 100
S0520080320AU 8” (203mm) #320 100
S0520080400AU 8” (203mm) #400 100
S0520080600AU 8” (203mm) #600 100
S0520080800AU 8” (203mm) #800 100
S0520081000AU 8” (203mm) #1000 100
S0520081200AU 8” (203mm) #1200 100

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SiC Paper (Plain Back)
ANSI • Grain size different from FEPA P

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 254mm SiC Paper

S0525100060AU 10” (254mm) #60 100

S0525100120AU 10” (254mm) #120 100
S0525100180AU 10” (254mm) #180 100
S0525100240AU 10” (254mm) #240 100
S0525100320AU 10” (254mm) #320 100
S0525100400AU 10” (254mm) #400 100
S0525100600AU 10” (254mm) #600 100
S0525100800AU 10” (254mm) #800 100
S0525101000AU 10” (254mm) #1000 100
S0525101200AU 10” (254mm) #1200 100

Order No. Φ 305mm SiC Paper

S0530120060AU 12” (305mm) #60 100

S0530120120AU 12” (305mm) #120 100
S0530120180AU 12” (305mm) #180 100
S0530120240AU 12” (305mm) #240 100
S0530120320AU 12” (305mm) #320 100
S0530120400AU 12” (305mm) #400 100
S0530120600AU 12” (305mm) #600 100
S0530120800AU 12” (305mm) #800 100
S0530121200AU 12” (305mm) #1200 100

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SiC Paper (PSA Back)
FEPA P • Grain size different from ANSI

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 203mm SiC Paper

S05A20006 8” (203mm) P180 100

S05A20007 8” (203mm) P240 100
S05A20008 8” (203mm) P320 100
S05A20009 8” (203mm) P400 100
S05A20010 8” (203mm) P600 100
S05A20011 8” (203mm) P800 100
S05A20012 8” (203mm) P1000 100
S05A20013 8” (203mm) P1200 100
S05A20014 8” (203mm) P1500 100
S05A20015 8” (203mm) P2000 100

Order No. Φ 254mm SiC Paper

S05A25006 10” (254mm) P180 100

S05A25007 10” (254mm) P240 100
S05A25008 10” (254mm) P320 100
S05A25009 10” (254mm) P400 100
S05A25010 10” (254mm) P600 100
S05A25011 10” (254mm) P800 100
S05A25012 10” (254mm) P1000 100
S05A25013 10” (254mm) P1200 100
S05A25014 10” (254mm) P1500 100
S05A25015 10” (254mm) P2000 100

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SiC Paper (PSA Back)
FEPA P • Grain size different from ANSI

Size Grit Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 305mm SiC Paper

S05A30004 12” (305mm) P120 100

S05A30006 12” (305mm) P180 100
S05A30007 12” (305mm) P240 100
S05A30010 12” (305mm) P600 100
S05A30011 12” (305mm) P800 100
S05A30012 12” (305mm) P1000 100
S05A30013 12” (305mm) P1200 100
S05A30014 12” (305mm) P1500 100
S05A30015 12” (305mm) P2000 100

ANSI • Grain size different from FEPA P

Size Grit Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Φ 254mm SiC Paper

S05A25100600AU 10” (254mm) #600 100

S05A25100800AU 10” (254mm) #800 100
S05A25101000AU 10” (254mm) #1000 100
S05A25101200AU 10” (254mm) #1200 100

Order No. Φ 305mm Sic Paper

S05A30120600AU 12” (305mm) #600 100

S05A30120800AU 12” (305mm) #800 100
S05A30121000AU 12” (305mm) #1000 100
S05A30121200AU 12” (305mm) #1200 100

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Grinding Belt

Size Grits Package (pcs/pack)

Order No. Aluminum oxide

HW04068-80 4" P80 25

HW04068-120 4" P120 25
HW04068-180 4" P180 25
HW04068-240 4" P240 25
HW04068-320 4" P320 25
HW04068-400 4" P400 25
HW04068-600 4" P600 25
HW04068-1000 4" With seam P1000 25

Order No. Zirconium oxide (With seam)

HW04068A-80 4" P80 25

HW04068A-180 4" P180 25
※Please contact us for customized specification

Polishing Cloths
In generally, cloth with low resilience is for the polishing of hard material, while high resilient
cloth is for the polishing of soft material.

Nylon
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for planar and medium polishing
(pcs/pack)
of all materials, such as copper, steel, and alloy
S060101 8” (203mm) 10
S060102 10” (254mm) 10
S060103 12” (305mm) 10

PolyPad
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for planar and medium polishing of
(pcs/pack)
metals, such as stainless steel and hard steel
S060201 8” (203mm) 10
S060202 10” (254mm) 10
S060203 12” (305mm) 10

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Polishing Cloths

Pellon
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for medium polishing of
(pcs/pack)
steel, composite material and rock
S060301 8” (203mm) 10
S060302 10” (254mm) 10
S060303 12” (305mm) 10

Non-Woven
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for medium polishing of
(pcs/pack)
soft metals, such as copper and aluminum
S060401 8” (203mm) 10
S060402 10” (254mm) 10
S060403 12” (305mm) 10

MicroPad
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for medium polishing of all materials,
(pcs/pack)
such as aluminum and soft steel
S060501 8” (203mm) 10
S060502 10” (254mm) 10
S060503 12” (305mm) 10

PolyPadL
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for fine polishing of metals, such as
(pcs/pack)
stainless steel and hard steel
S060701 8” (203mm) 10
S060702 10” (254mm) 10
S060703 12” (305mm) 10

PolyPadH
Package
Order No. Polishing cloth for fine polishing of metals, such as
(pcs/pack)
alloy and stainless steel
S060801 8” (203mm) 10
S060802 10” (254mm) 10
S060803 12” (305mm) 10

FinalPad Package
Order No.
Polishing cloth for fine polishing of all materials (pcs/pack)
S060901 8” (203mm) 10
S060902 10” (254mm) 10
S060903 12” (305mm) 10

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Magnetic Pad & Carrier Plate
Magnetic system is easier to change SiC paper or polishing cloth. Two methods are available for
magnetic disc. First method, stick the diamond disc directly to the magnetic pad. Second
method, stick SiC paper or polishing cloth to the carrier plate in advance, and then stick the
carrier plate to the magnetic pad, illustrated as bellow.

Second Method
First Method
SiC Paper (PSA back) or
Polishing Cloth

Carrier Plate
Diamond Disc
Magnetic Pad
Magnetic Pad
Polishing Platen
Polishing Platen

Order No. Magnetic Pad Package (pcs/pack)

S080101 8” (203mm) 1
S080102 10” (254mm) 1
S080103 12” (305mm) 1

Order No. Carrier Plate Package (pcs/pack)

S090101 8” (203mm) 1
S090102 10” (254mm) 1
S090103 12” (305mm) 1

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Diamond Suspension
Diamond Supsension includes monocrystalline diamond suspensions and polycrystalline
diamond suspensions. Polycrystalline diamonds will break into several pieces with sharp cutting
points during polishing which is good for the application of hard and brittle materials.

Order No. Monocrystalline Diamond Color Capacity (ml/btl)

S0703080902 0.1um Dark Gray 300ml

S0703030902 1um Blue 300ml
S0703040902 3um Green 300ml
S0703050902 6um Yellow 300ml
S0703060902 9um Red 300ml

Order No. Polycrystalline Diamond Color Capacity (ml/btl)

S0708080402 0.1um Black 470ml

S0708030902 1um Milky 300ml
S0708030402 1um Black 470ml
S0708040402 3um Black 470ml
S0708050402 6um Black 470ml
S0708060402 9um Black 470ml
S0708070402 15um Black 470ml

Diamond Paste
Order No. Diamond Paste Capacity (gram/stick)

S0702030502 1um 5g
S0702040502 3um 5g
S0702050502 6um 5g
S0702060502 9um 5g

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Oxide Powder
Final polishing suspension can obtain the perfect surface for polishing. Aluminum oxide powder
is suitable for the application of soft and ductile materials, such as aluminum, coppers and PCB
boards. Magnesium oxide powder is suitable for the application of steels, alloys and non-
ferrous metals. Zirconium oxide powder is suitable for the application of glasses, lenses and
ceramics.

Order No. Aluminum oxide powder Capacity (lb/btl)

S0701010102 0.05um 1 lb
S07010201 0.32um 1 lb
S07010211 0.32um 2 lb
S07010301 1um 1 lb
S07010311 1um 2 lb
S07010401 3um 1 lb
S07011201 5um 1 lb

Order No. Magnesium oxide powder

S0705030102 1um 1 lb

Order No. Zirconium oxide powder

S07061009 0.5um 1 lb
S07061109 1.5um 1 lb

Oxide and Final Suspension

Order No. Aluminum oxide suspension Capacity (ml/btl)

S0707010902 0.05um 300ml

S0707020902 0.3um 300ml

Order No. Final polishing suspension

S0704C10902 0.04um 300ml

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Accessories (Option)

Model Metallographic Desk Package (set)

TF01 1000x800x700 (mm) 1

Model Metallographic Desk Package (set)

TF02 1200x1000x700 (mm) 1

Model Mount Storage Cabinet with pointer display Package (set)

TC-82A 595x400x410 (mm), Capacity 84L 1

Model Mount Storage Cabinet with digital display Package (set)

TC-86A 640x400x410 (mm), Capacity 90L 1

Storage Case
Model (Special for diamond discs, SiC papers, Package (set)
polishing cloths between Ø200 to Ø300)
00160 320x325x220 (mm), including six layers 1

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 Metallographic Equipment
Precision Cutting Machines/ Precision Diamond Saw

PRECISO-CL SERIES PRECISO-CL SERIES PRECISO-CH SERIES PRECISO-CL SERIES PRECISO-CL SERIES
Model: CL50 Model: CL40 Model: CH75 Model: CL50C Model: CLM35B

PRECISO-CL SERIES ALTOCUT-CK SERIES ALTOCUT-CK SERIES ALTOCUT-CF SERIES PRECISO-CL SERIES
Model: CLM50 Model: CK200B Model: CK260B Model: CF450S Model: CLM35C

Mounting Machines

PRESIDON-ML SERIES PRESIDON-ML SERIES PRESIDON-ML SERIES PRESIDON-ML SERIES

Model: ML-C Model: ML-MA Model: ML-L2 Model: ML-L

PRESIDON-ML SERIES
Model:ML-L1

PRESIDON-MV SERIES PRESIDON-MV SERIES PRESIDON-MV SERIES PRESIDON-MV SERIES

Model: MV01 Model: MV02 Model: MV01A Model: MV02A

Grinding & Polishing Machines

PLATO-E SERIES PLATO-E SERIES PLATO-E SERIES PLATO-E SERIES

Model: P20G-1 Model: P20G-2 Model: E-FRD Ø200 Model: P20G-1-M1

PLATO-R SERIES
Model : P20G-1-R6
PLATO-HA SERIES PLATO-HA SERIES PLATO-R SERIES PLATO-MP SERIES
Model: P20G-1-A3 Model: P20G-2-A3 Model: R-FS Ø200 Model: M-P100WR
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