Method for thinning specimen

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Abrading process

C451S006000, C451S041000, C451S287000, C438S692000

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06866560

ABSTRACT:
A method for thinning (such as in grinding and polishing) a material surface using an instrument means for moving an article with a discontinuous surface with an abrasive material dispersed between the material surface and the discontinuous surface where the discontinuous surface of the moving article provides an efficient means for maintaining contact of the abrasive with the material surface. When used to dimple specimens for microscopy analysis, a wheel with a surface that has been modified to produce a uniform or random discontinuous surface significantly improves the speed of the dimpling process without loss of quality of finish.

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