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    Preparation Method EN Magnesium Alloys

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    This document provides preparation and polishing instructions for magnesium alloys. It recommends equipment like the ATM Brilliant and Opal for cutting and mounting samples. It outlines multi-step grinding and polishing procedures using SiC paper, diamond suspensions, and Etosil E to achieve scratch-free surfaces. Optional final polishing and etching steps are also described. Guidelines are provided for cleaning consumables and samples between steps. Sample micrographs show acceptable versus unacceptable polishing results.

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    This document provides preparation and polishing instructions for magnesium alloys. It recommends equipment like the ATM Brilliant and Opal for cutting and mounting samples. It outlines multi-step grinding and polishing procedures using SiC paper, diamond suspensions, and Etosil E to achieve scratch-free surfaces. Optional final polishing and etching steps are also described. Guidelines are provided for cleaning consumables and samples between steps. Sample micrographs show acceptable versus unacceptable polishing results.

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    This document provides preparation and polishing instructions for magnesium alloys. It recommends equipment like the ATM Brilliant and Opal for cutting and mounting samples. It outlines multi-step grinding and polishing procedures using SiC paper, diamond suspensions, and Etosil E to achieve scratch-free surfaces. Optional final polishing and etching steps are also described. Guidelines are provided for cleaning consumables and samples between steps. Sample micrographs show acceptable versus unacceptable polishing results.

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    Preparation Method EN Magnesium Alloys

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    Preparation method

    Magnesium alloys
    Recommended machines and additional consumables (not included) Pressure parameters and specimen size
    CUTTING Equipment Consumables
    ATM Brillant Cut-off wheel: diamond, resin bond Specimen
    25 30 40 50 60
    Anti-corrosion coolant diameter [mm]

    MOUNTING Equipment Consumables Divergence in


    ATM Opal Hot mounting: Bakelite red/black/green pressure used
    -(5 N…10 N) -5 N 0 +5 N +(5 N…10 N)
    Cold mounting: KEM 20 in the prepara-
    Hot or cold mounting tion methods
    GRINDING/ Sample size
    POLISHING Ø 40 mm

    Notes:

    STEP MEDIUM Single


    Pressure
    rpm N min

    SiC-paper/foil  ynchronous
    ►► S
    Planar grinding H2O 250-300 15 Until plane
    P320 (280) Rotation

    SiC-paper/foil  ynchronous
    ►► S
    Planar grinding H2O 250-300 15 1:00
    P800 (280) Rotation

    SiC-paper/foil  ynchronous
    ►► S
    Planar grinding H2O 250-300 15 1:00
    P1200 (280) Rotation

    Diamond suspension (alcohol ►► Synchronous


    Polishing BETA 120-150 15 5:00
    or oil based Poly, 9 µm Rotation

    Diamond suspension (alcohol ►► Synchronous


    Polishing SIGMA 120-150 15 5:00
    or oil based Poly, 3 µm Rotation

    Diamond suspension (alcohol ►► Synchronous


    Polishing ZETA 120-150 15 5:00
    or oil based Poly, 1 µm Rotation

    ◄► Counter 4:00
    Final polishing OMEGA Etosil E, 0.06 µm* 120-150 25
    Rotation (ethanol during final 0:30)

    Optional: OMEGA
    Etosil E, 0.06 µm* 20:00
    Final polishing Saphir Vibro

    Optional: Approx. 0:03-0:10


    Nital 3%**
    Etching (chem.) (ethanol for 0:30)

    * ATM Item No. 95005033 ** ATM Item No. 92002597

    Notes:

    BEGINNERS GUIDE Notes:

    CUTTING • Use suitable cut-off wheels for magnesium material (e.g. ATM A wheels)
    • Cutting speed max. 0.25 mm/s

    MOUNTING • Use mounting material for almost gap-free mounting


    • Hot or cold mounting both possible

    GRINDING • Start grinding with SiC-paper/foil P320 (280)


    • Continue with P800 and P1200
    • Thoroughly wash samples and holder under running water after each grinding step
    • Coat sample with paraffin wax before grinding to reduce the contamination by SiC particles
    POLISHING • Rinse the polishing discs with water and spin dry after use
    • Do not stack discs with different diamond sizes
    • Clean samples, holders and hands under running water before each polishing step
    • Wet the OMEGA polishing cloth with ethanol before polishing
    • Use ethanol and blow dryer to avoid water stains
    • Check after each step under the microscope if polishing marks are of equal size and randomly oriented
    • Use the consumables only for printed circuit boards and not for other materials
    • Rinse the spray nozzle of the Etosil E bottle after use, put cap on nozzle

    SAMPLE MICROGRAPHS
    OK Sample polished NOK Sample polished
    20x micrograph of magnesioum 20x micrograph of magnesium 20x micrograph of magnesium,
    after OMEGA polishing after Etosil polishing etched with Nital

    • No traces of scratches • Sparse scratches from 0.06 µm Eposal after • No traces of scratches
    • Clean homogeneous surface OMEGA • Clear structure
    • Pores and inclusions with perfect edges »C  lean all polishing discs with clean brush
    under running water
    »C  lean sample and sample holder
    »R  epeat OMEGA step

    www.atm-m.com | Advanced Materialography

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