Stainless steels have high concentrations of chromium (>12%) and are generally relatively soft as compared to heat treated steels. This makes stainless steel more susceptible to smearing. Preparation is relatively straight forward.
SECTIONING
MAXCUT Abrasive blade (Cat. No. MAX-E series)
MOUNTING
Compression Mounting with Phenolic, Epoxy or Diallyl Phthalate compression mounting resins
POLISHING
Abrasive/surface |
Lubricant |
Force/ sample |
Time |
320 grit SiC paper |
Water |
5 lbs |
Until plane |
1 um DIAMAT diamond on DACRON pad |
DIALUBE Purple Extender |
5 lbs |
2 minutes |
0.05 um Nanometer alumina on NAPPAD pad |
|
5 lbs |
30 seconds |
 |
431 Stainless Steel, mag. 400X, etched with Modified Murakami's |