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Consumables Corner:
New Fastick™ Polishing Cloth System 
By David Coulston, LECO Metallurgist

 

Looking for a cost-effective alternative to the magnetic disc systems often used for grinding and polishing? Look no further than the Fastick system!  

The newly introduced Fastick system has, at its core, the PSA Base disc. This disc has  pressure-sensitive adhesive on its underside, and a glossy, clingy upper surface. The Base disc's PSA backing is exposed, and can be attached to any grinder/polisher wheel. A clear protective film is removed from the upper side, and it is ready for use.

The top surface of the Base disc is designed to cling to a variety of surfaces. Fastick polishing cloths are manufactured with a special, glossy, backing which adheres readily and securely to the Base. The Base can also be used with plain-back Silicon Carbide grinding discs. Its use with plain-back discs eliminates the need for a retaining ring, and the occasional disc slippage and wrinkling.  

Click here for more information about Fastick, including application notes

 

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Product Spotlight: MSX432A2   

     

This 17-inch (432 mm) sectioning machine is designed for sectioning large samples of  high-alloy and hardened materials. In addition to pulse sectioning and auto-z axis, the MSX432A2 provides an oscillation sectioning feature, which offers a superior cut on the most challenging customer samples.

Click here to learn more about the MSX432A2

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Now Available! 2014 Training Class Schedule  

   LECO Training 

Is your New Year's resolution to advance your metallographic knowledge in 2014? Then make sure you reserve your spot in LECO's customer training classes this year.

 

Courses are planned for the following dates:     

  • Basic Metallographic Techniques: June 24-26 or Sept. 16-18 
  • Principles of Metallurgy and Interpretation of Microstructures in Ferrous Alloys: Nov. 18-20

Classes are held at LECO's world headquarters at St. Joseph, Michigan. For course fees and other information, call the Metallographic Class Coordinator at 269-982-2385 or email info@leco.com.    

 
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