Proprietary
Micronising Procedures
Strict quality control procedures,
guarantees that all Micron+ products conform to or exceed
industry standards. Technical quantitative measurements are
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Accurate
Size Separation
Important aspects of micron production are the control of
size separation and subsequent size measurement. Control is
imposed on the size distribution and the maximum particle
size present in each batch. Material is analyzed using laser
diffraction techniques, optical microscopy and also scanning
electron microscopy. The longest single dimension
method for optical sizing is used as shown in the idealized
illustration on the left for a statistically
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particles. this allows for the determination of average
particle size and maximum particle size. Variations in
average particle size and size distribution can lead to
unpredictable behavior during use, and the presence of
oversized particles can cause workpiece damage,
particularly in ultra-high precision applications such
as lens grinding and silicon wafer slicing.
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Strict
Process Control
Micron+ powders are
designed to have sharp, blocky, slightly irregular crystals
for optimal material removal, whilst providing long and active
product life. Control of the surface chemistry is important in
bonded tool manufacture, and proprietary cleaning methods are
employed to remove contamination and ensure the product
conforms to the most exacting specifications.
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Controlled
size distribution