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<p>Copied from old</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[Category: SOP]]<br /> <br /> == Safety/Loss Prevention ==<br /> * Spinning parts, remove any loose clothing, or accessories that could be caught<br /> * PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required to use the saw, mainly safety glasses<br /> * Oil and sample particles may fly during the cutting process<br /> * Un-Monitored process due to the time it takes to make a cut. Be sure to have a barrier with a note to ensure other lab users due not disturb the process<br /> <br /> == Equipment ==<br /> * Buehler Isomet Low Speed Saw<br /> * Diamond Abrasive Wheel<br /> * 4 Weights of varying sizes<br /> * Iso-Cutting Fluid<br /> * Allen Wrench<br /> * Barrier to prevent any outside meddling and splashing of cutting oil<br /> <br /> == Process ==<br /> === Set Up and Cutting ===<br /> # Ensure saw is off and on lowest speed<br /> # Remove any weights on saw<br /> # Secure sample in jaws with the Allen wrench<br /> # Plug in the saw<br /> # Lift sample off the blade and turn on the saw<br /> # Add any needed weights while specimen is off the blade before lowering the arm and beginning the cut<br /> # Watch the cut for a few minutes to ensure no complications are or will arise. Increase the speed slowly as needed<br /> # Set up splash barrier<br /> # Study for all the exams you have this week while specimen is being cut<br /> <br /> === After Cut ===<br /> # Turn saw speed down to minimum value and stop the saw<br /> # Remove weights from arm<br /> # Remove sample from the jaws and retrieve cut end from oil <br /> # Unplug and clean saw<br /> # Enjoy the now cut piece of material<br /> <br /> === Notes ===<br /> Lift specimen off the blade when adding or removing weight, as well as turning the saw on or off</div>

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