PC Met^® and PWB Met^® Electronic Solutions

PCB-Met and PWB Met

For Grinding and Polishing Machines

Beyond the conventional sample holder options, the PC Met and PWB Met cater specifically to the electronics sector as high-volume solutions. Compatible with the Automet 300 and EcoMet 30, these specialized systems empower users to grind and polish multiple samples automatically using central force mode. This proves exceptionally beneficial for batch processing, as the sample loading accessories of these systems ensure uniformity across all samples. With a focus on user-friendliness and ease of learning, our dedicated electronics solutions not only expedite processing but also enhance overall efficiency, allowing you to significantly reduce processing time.

PC-Met Precision Wiring Board Accessory

High volume, printed wiring board preparation system for use with AutoMet 300 and a 12″” [305mm] platen
Simultaneously prepare up to 36 coupons for significantly faster batch processing
Prepares reproducible cross-sections of through-holes down to 0.008″ [0.2mm]

PWB-Met Small Hole Accessory

Highest precision, printed wiring board preparation system for use with EcoMet 30 and AutoMet 300 and a 12″ [305mm] platen
Simultaneously prepare up to 18 coupons
Attain reproducible cross-sections of through-holes down to 0.004″ [0.1mm]

Each system is equipped with all necessary accessories to properly process your samples. For fast processing, we highly recommend our SamplKwick, among other acrylic solutions, for rapid curing. For those in need of a higher quaility cure and willing to accept a longer curing time, choose our epoxy solutions. For description and ordering information on these accessories and consumables, refer to the ordering table provided below.

Ordering

PC-Met
Precision High Volume Printed Wiring Board Accessory
Part Number	Description
60-5090	Indexing pins, carbide and diamond stops, pin loader, dial indicator, gauge blocks and wooden case
PC-Met Accessories
Part Number	Description
60-5053	Coupon Pins 1.0625in [27mm] long (Qty 1000)
60-5067	Cup, Extended Upper Mold Plate, 0.8in (Qty 6)
60-9000	Central Force Drive Adapter for AutoMet^® 250/300
60-5061	Upper cup
60-5062	Lower cup
60-5055	Dial Indicator
60-5095	Holder with diamond and carbide
60-5091	Carbide stops (Qty 3)
60-5092	Diamond stops (Qty 3)

PWB-Met
Small Hole Accessory
Part Number	Description
60-5175	Indexing pins, polycrystalline diamond stops, Pin loader, dial indicator calibration gauge, silicone mold release spray, gauge blocks, sample extractor and wooden case
PC-Met Accessories
Part Number	Description
60-5186	PWB Met Short Pin Loader 0.375in [10mm] long
60-5084	PWB Met Pins 0.375in [10mm] long (Qty 3000)
60-5091	Long stop assembly
60-5094	Short stop assembly with polycrystalline diamond
60-5097	Holder with polycrystalline stops

Epoxy Mounting System
	Small Resin & Hardener		Large Resin & Hardener
Material	Resin	Hardener†	Resin	Hardener†
EpoKwick^® FC mix ratio 4:1 by volume			20-3453-128 128oz [3.8L]	20-3453-032 32oz [0.95L]
EpoThin^® 2 mix ratio 2:1 by volume	20-3440-032 32oz [0.95L]	20-3442-016 16oz [0.48L]	20-3440-128 128oz [3.8L]	20-3442-064 64oz [1.9L]
EpoxiCure^® 2 mix ratio 4:1 by volume	20-3430-064 64oz [1.9L]	20-3432-016 16oz [0.48L]	20-3430-128 128oz [3.8L]	20-3432-03232oz [0.95L]
EpoHeat^® CLR mix ratio 4:1 by volume	20-3423-064 64oz [1.9L]	20-3424-016 16oz [0.48L]
† Restricted article, requires special packaging

Acrylic Mounting System
	Powder		Liquid†
Material	Part Number	Size	Part Number	Size
SamplKwick^®	20-3562 20-3566 20-3562-025 20-3562-100	1 lb [0.45kg] 5 lbs [2.3kg] 25 lbs [11.3kg] 100 lb [45kg]	20-3564 20-3568 20-3564-320 20-3564-640	12oz [0.36L] 64oz [1.9L] 2.5gal [9.5L] 5gal [19L]
VariKleer^®	20-3591 20-3591-002 20-3591-010	2.2 lbs [1kg] 4.4 lbs [2kg] 22 lbs [10kg]	20-3592 20-3592-001 20-3592-005	16.9oz [500mL] 33.8oz [1L] 1.3gal [5L]
VariDur^™ 10	11-1027 11-1031	2.2 lbs [1kg] 22 lbs [10kg]	11-1029 11-1033	16.9oz [500mL] 1.3gal [5L]
VariDur^™ 200	11-1030 11-1034	2.2 lbs [1kg] 22 lbs [10kg]	11-1029 11-1033	16.9oz [500mL] 1.3gal [5L]
VariDur^™ 3003 3-part system	20-3531 20-3534	3.3 lbs [1.5kg] 16.5 lbs [7.5kg]	20-3535 20-3536 20-3532	.65gal [2.5L] Liquid 1 1.3gal [5L] Liquid 2 Liquid Kit Contains: 16.9oz [500mL] Liquid 1 33.8oz [1L] Liquid 2
† Restricted article, requires special packaging

Related Products

AutoMet® Pro 300

8-12in [203-305mm]
Semi-Automatic Grinder-Polisher

AutoMet® 250 Pro

8-10in [203-254mm]
Semi-Automatic Grinder-Polisher

EcoMet® 30

8-12in [203-305mm]
Semi-Automatic Grinder-Polisher

Specimen Holder

For Grinding and Polishing Machines

Related Consumables

Acrylic Mounting System

Epoxy Mounting Systems

Silicon Carbide Grinding Paper

Diamond Suspensions and Paste

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Polishing Guide

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