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IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw

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• Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals
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 EC – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name of Manufacturer and contact information: BUEHLER USA

41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 USA
1-800-BUEHLER / www.buehler.com
BUEHLER GmbH
In der Steele 2
Contact information of Buehler’s authorized
40599 Düsseldorf, Germany
representative within the Community:
(49) (211) 974 100 / www.buehler-met.de
Juergen Vossbruch

Name: IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw

Catalog Number: 11-2180
Machine Name and Description:
Description: A table top precision saw used to section a
variety of samples quickly and with low deformation.

Month Code – LPS – Number of units built. (Every unit

Machine Serial Number: assembled is registered in our database.)

Buehler declares this product to be in accordance with EC Directive(s):

Safety of Machinery (2009) EMC (2006)

2006/42/EC according to the following standards: 2004/108/EC according to the following standards:

EN ISO 12100-1: 2003 EN 61000-6-2: 2005 - 01

EN ISO 12100-2: 2003 EN 61000-6-4: 2002
EN 60204-1: 2006 EN 61326: 2001, A1, A2, A3
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. / ID# A3104
Quality Assurance: 1130 W. Lake Cook Road / Suite 340
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 / USA
This machine is CE-marked:
Dan Schmidt, Buehler Engineering Manager
Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA
Kate Watling, Technical Communicator
Prepared by:

THIS MANUAL IS A CUSTOM GENERATED DOCUMENT. IT INCLUDES ALL REVISIONS RELATED TO THIS
SPECIFIC BUEHLER ITEM AS OF THE DATE SHOWN BELOW.

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may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
© 2010 Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. All rights reserved.

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 Table of Contents

IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw........................................................................................................................... 1 

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 1 
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 2 
Machine Use and Care ........................................................................................................................... 2 
Safety Terms .......................................................................................................................................... 3 
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 
Electrical Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 5 
Powering the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw .............................................................................................. 5 
Blade Installation .................................................................................................................................... 6 
Flanges.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 
Blade Dressing ....................................................................................................................................... 7 
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Operation....................................................................................................................................................... 9 
IsoMet 1000 Front Control Panel.......................................................................................................... 10 
Sample Arm .......................................................................................................................................... 11 
Loading the Saw ................................................................................................................................... 12 
End of Cut Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 13 
Cutting a Sample .................................................................................................................................. 14 
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 15 
Trouble Shooting Chart ........................................................................................................................ 15 
IsoMet 1000 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 16 
Chucks .................................................................................................................................................. 16 
Flanges ................................................................................................................................................. 16 
Other ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 
Wafering Blades ................................................................................................................................... 17 

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IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw
The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw offers increased speed, load, and blade size that enables a wide variety
of specimen samples to be cut quickly and with low deformation.

The IsoMet 1000 cutting compartment is fully enclosed and can be removed and replaced with the
accessory Table Saw Attachment for sectioning larger samples. The coolant tray can be easily removed
from the front of the machine for fast cleaning and for easy retrieval of cut samples.

With a 7-inch diamond blade capacity and a wide selection of accessories, the IsoMet 1000 Precision
Saw offers increased versatility and power for sectioning today’s advance materials.

Warranty
This unit is guaranteed against defective materials and poor workmanship for a period of 24 months or
2000 hours (whichever comes first), from the date of receipt by the customer. The warranty is void if
inspection shows evidence of abuse, misuse, unsafe use or unauthorized repair. This warranty covers all
Buehler costs associated with the replacement of defective materials (e.g., parts and labor).
If for any reason this unit must be returned to Buehler for warranty service, please contact Buehler
Service at www.Buehler.com or 1-800-283-4537 for prior authorization and shipping instructions.
(If outside the USA or Canada contact your local Buehler Representative.) Please have the following
information available when contacting Buehler:
• Customer Purchase Order Number
• Buehler Invoice Number and Date
• Serial Number
• Reason(s) for Return

Specifications
11-2180 IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw

Dimensions 15 ½“ W x 21” D x 12” H (394 mm x 533 mm x 305 mm)

Motor 1/8 HP ( 90 W) DC
0 – 975 rpm

Electrical 85 – 264 Volts, 50/60 Hz, 1Phase

Decibels (No Load, 12 inches away level from machine) 70 dB

Weight 56 lbs (25 kg)

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Safety Information
For safe installation and operation of this equipment, carefully read and understand the contents of this
manual. Improper operation, handling, or maintenance can result in equipment damage and personal
injury.

The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw is designed for use in dry, indoor laboratory and workshop environments
away from strong electromagnetic fields and with normal temperature ranges
(41° F to 104° F / 5° C to 40° C) and non-condensing humidity ranges (30-90%).

Machine Use and Care

All operators should be trained in the use of the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw. If training is
needed contact Buehler at 800.BUEHLER (800.283.4537) or your local Buehler Sales
Representative.
Always use safety glasses. Flying debris and liquids can cause severe eye injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry and contain long hair. They can be caught
in moving parts and may result in severe personal injury.
Protective equipment should be worn to handle specimens, which may be sharp or hot.
Do not operate machine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Sparks may ignite the dust or fumes.

Maintain the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw with care. Properly maintained machines are less
likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in
a dangerous situation.

Maintain machine guards and interlocks. Do not attempt to enter the cutting bay when the
IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw is in use.

Only qualified repair personnel must perform machine service. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

Replace damaged or defective parts immediately and use only identical replacement parts.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electrical shock or injury.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the machine operation. If damaged, have the machine serviced
before using. Poorly maintained machines cause many accidents.

Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the cord to cart the machine or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damage cords immediately. Damage cords increase the risk of electrical shock.

Use of extension cords is not recommended for Buehler machines and equipment.

Machine coolant can present a biological hazard if not maintained correctly. Change the
coolant regularly in accordance with local regulations and safety practices.
• Coolant must be suitable for grinding cut-off use and protect against electrolytic action
between sample material and machine.

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 Safety Terms

! DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

! WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

! CAUTION if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE NOTICE indicates practices not related to personal injury.

Unpacking
The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw has been carefully packaged to protect it during transit from the factory to
your location. Carefully unpack and check the contents. If any components are missing or damaged, save
the packing list and materials and advise the carrier and Buehler of the discrepancy.

Carefully unpack and check that the following items have been received:

• 11-1184 Bar and Tube Stock Chuck ● Hex Wrench ⅛ inch

• 11-1185 Irregular Specimen Chuck ● Hex Wrench 3⁄32 inch

• 11-1186 Wafering Chuck ● Hex Wrench 5⁄32 inch

• 11-1187 Small Single Saddle Chuck ● Hex Wrench 5⁄64 inch

• 1 Pint Buehler Recommended Lubricant ● Open End Hex ½ - ⅝ inch

• Series 15LC 6-inch Diamond Wafering Blade

• 2 3-inch Flanges

! CAUTION
Equipment Damage. The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw weighs 56 lbs (25 kg) and two persons are
required to safely lift the unit from the shipping carton.

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Installation
Select a location for your IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw that provides an adequate working space and a
power source.

Placement of the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw should be on a sturdy, level bench. Buehler TECH-MET®
tables are highly recommended.

Allow 6 inches (150 mm) of space at the back of the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw for raising the hood.

The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw is bolted to a wood base for protection during shipping. Open areas are
provided at the corners of the base for ease of lifting. Lift IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw out of the carton
and position it on a table so it overhangs on the edge. Remove the bolts securing the IsoMet 1000
Precision Saw to the wood base.

NOTICE
Do not remove the four bolts securing the motor to the IsoMet 1000 housing (see Figure 1).

Securing Bolt (1)

Securing Bolt (2)

4 Bolts securing motor to

®
IsoMet 1000 housing.

Figure 1 IsoMet 1000 Wood Base

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Electrical Installation

Electrical Shock Hazard. Only a qualified electrical technician should perform electrical
installation and maintenance.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not change the power plug in any way. Buehler machines are
equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and a ground pin. Polarized
plugs reduce the risk of electrical shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

• Disconnect the power supply before making any electrical adjustments.

• Capacitors inside the machine may retain a charge even if the machine is disconnected
from the power supply.

Installation of the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw must comply with local electrical standards or codes of
practice.

The Electrical Specification Plate is located on the back of the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw can. Check
that the Electrical Specification Plate values for voltage, current, and power consumption are compatible
with the intended electrical supply before installation.

The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw can be plugged into an outlet rated for the voltage and frequency listed
on the Specification Plate.

Powering the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw

To power to the IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw move the power switch on the back of the machine to
the ON position.

The IsoMet 1000 power switch is also a two-pole circuit breaker that will provide protection for the
machine in the event of an overload.

If at any time the Front Control Panel buttons or the motor does not operate, reset the IsoMet
1000 by moving the power switch to the OFF position then back to the ON position.

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 Blade Installation
1. Remove the thumbscrew, end cap bushing, and outer flange from the arbor shaft
(see Figure 2).

2. Install the blade on the arbor shaft against the inner flange.

3. Slide the outer flange, the end cap bushing, and the thumbscrew on to the arbor shaft.

4. Hand tightened the thumbscrew to secure the blade.

Inner Flange

Blade

Outer Flange
Arbor Shaft
End Cap Bushing

Thumbscrew

Figure 2 Blade Installation

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Flanges

! CAUTION
Equipment Damage. Flanges provide support for wafering blades. Failure to provide adequate
flange support can result in curved cuts and damaged blades.
Always select the maximum flange diameter to correspond with the sample size.
Before re-installing a wafering blade, clean the flanges, end cap bushing, and thumbscrew. This will help
prevent misalignment of the blade and prevent poor quality cuts.

Blade Dressing
New wafering blades (including the original equipment blade) must be dressed before making any
cuts.

Blade dressing removes built up matrix metal and exposes the abrasive grain to provide clean,
aggressive cutting. New wafering blades should be dressed several times and older blades
should be dressed as required.

NOTICE
When cutting metal, it may be necessary to dress the blade after each cut.

To dress a wafering blade:

1. Position the dressing stick in the dressing chuck.

Dressing Chuck with
• From the front of the machine, pull the lubricant tank a Dressing Stick
straight out until the blade makes contact with the back
of the tank. The dressing chuck will now be exposed.
• Position the dressing stick as needed.
• Close the lubricant tank.

2. Close the hood. Lubricant Tank

3. Press the SAW button to activate the saw.

Dressing Stick
4. Rotate the Dressing Stick Feed Control knob clockwise to Feed Control Knob
feed the dressing stick into the wafering blade
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
5. Make as many cross cuts through the dressing stick as Dressing Chuck inside
needed to dress the blade. the Lubricant Tank
• Three to five crosscuts usually work well.

! WARNING
Personal Injury. Feeding the dressing stick or any specimen sample into the blade by hand
can result in severe personal injury and equipment damage.

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Lubrication
The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw uses the drag principle of lubrication. The lubricant is carried to the
sample on the edge of the rotating blade.

• Fill the IsoMet 1000 lubricant tank with Buehler recommended lubricant to a level that will immerse
the blade approximately ¼-inch.

• Discard the lubricant when becomes contaminated with sludge.

a. Remove the sample tray, wafering blade, and flanges from the arbor shaft.

b. From the front of the machine, pull the lubricant tank straight out.

c. Discard the lubricant in a safe and approved manner.

d. Clean the lubricant tank.

e. Reinstall the lubricant tank.

f. Refill the lubricant tank with fresh, clean lubricant.

g. Reinstall the wafering blade, flanges, and sample tray.

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 Operation
Sample Arm
End of Cut Adjustment Knob

Counterbalance Weight
Dressing Stick Feed Arm
Load Weight

Sample Positioning Knob

Lubricant Tank

Figure 4 IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw Components

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 IsoMet 1000 Front Control Panel

BUEHLER IsoMet 1000

PRECISION SAW
MM
ZERO
INCH
POSITION
POWER

CHUCK BLADE

SPEED

Figure 5 IsoMet 1000 Front Control Panel

ZERO

POSITION (ZERO) Resets the blade position to zero. The POSITION LCD will display
00.0.

MM

INCH
UNITS (MM / INCH) Displays either millimeters or inches as the unit of measurement in
the POSITION LCD.
The default unit of measurement is inches. The indicator light will light up
for the unit of measure selected.

POSITION FIELD Displays the distance of the blade from the set ZERO position.

INCREASE Increases the blade speed in increments of 25 rpms. Press and hold the
INCREASE button for rapid speed selection.

DECREASE Decreases the blade speed in increments of 25 rpms. Press and hold the
DECREASE button for rapid speed selection.

SPEED FIELD Displays the blade speed in rpms. The minimum blade speed is 100
rpms. The maximum blade speed is 950 rpms.
Note: The IsoMet 1000 will retain to the last selected speed.

CHUCK

CHUCK Only used with the Rotating Chuck accessory. Activates and deactivates
the Rotating Chuck. The indicator light will light up when the chuck is
activated.

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 BLADE

BLADE Activates and deactivates the blade. The indicator light will light up when
the blade is running.

POWER Activates and deactivates power to the IsoMet® 1000.

Sample Arm

The Sample Arm has three positions to select from (see Figure 6). The position selected depends
on the diameter of the wafering blade (4-inch to 7-inch) and the angle of engagement between
the blade and the sample.

7-inch Diameter Blade Mark

6-inch Diameter Blade Mark
Chuck
5-inch Diameter Blade Mark Sample Arm
4-inch Diameter Blade Mark

3-inch Flange Sample Arm Positioning

Figure 6 Sample Arm Positioning

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 Loading the Saw

Counter-balance Weight

®
Weight Arm on the ISOMET 1000
Weight Arm

Sample Positioning
Load Weight Knob

Figure 7 Weight Arm

1. On the left side of the IsoMet 1000 is the Weight Arm. Lift the Weight Arm to the locked
position.

2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the Load Weight.

3. Slide the weight to the zero setting.

4. Select the proper chuck for the application and clamp the sample in the chuck.
• To clamp odd or irregular samples, it may be necessary to sandwich metal strips
between the sample and the chuck.
5. Attach the sample loaded chuck to the Sample Arm with the supplied screw (a socket head
cap).

6. Once the chuck is secure, rotate the Sample Positioning knob to move the Sample Arm to the
far left.

7. Lower the Weight Arm so it lays horizontal.

8. Slide the counter-balance weight up or down until a balance is achieved.

9. Tighten the thumbscrew on the counter-balance weight to secure the weight.

• If a large chuck or a heavy sample is used, a balance may not be achieved.
• If the sample is load sensitive, deduct the unbalanced weight from the Load Weight
setting.

10. Set the Load Weight to the desired load as marked on the Weight Arm.
• The Weight Arm is calibrated from zero (0) to 500 grams. 300 grams of additional weight
can be added with the optional weight kit.
• Lighter weights are recommended since heavier loads can cause greater surface
damage to the sample.

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 End of Cut Adjustment

The End of Cut Adjustment knob is located under the hood on the IsoMet 1000 housing
(see Figure 8).

The End of Cut Adjustment knob sets the total travel of the Sample Arm and stops the blade
when the travel is complete. This End of Cut feature can also be used to cut a sample to a certain
depth.

The arm travel can be set to stop the saw either just before a cut is complete or when a cut is
complete. By setting the End of Cut feature to deactivate the saw just before a cut is complete
reduces the weight on the sample and prevents the possible burring or cleavage of fragile
materials near the end of a cut.

An alternative for minimizing burring and to prevent cleavage of fragile materials is to use a
double saddle chuck.

NOTICE
The End of Cut feature must be positioned and set to prevent the sample and/or chuck
from riding on the blade flanges after the cut is complete.

End of Cut Adjustment Knob

Figure 8 IsoMet® 1000

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 Cutting a Sample
1. Using the appropriate chuck, load the sample and chuck on to the Sample Arm.
Do not scratch the blade or drop a sample on the wafering blade’s edge.

2. Raise the Sample Arm to adjust the position of the sample.

3. Rotate the Sample Positioning knob to move the sample left or right.
• The Front Control Panel will display the numerical movement of the sample.

4. Lower and hold the Sample Arm with the sample just above the wafering blade.

5. Rotate the Sample Positioning knob until the sample touches the side of the wafering blade.

6. Press the DISPLAY (ZERO) button to reset the POSITION LCD to zero (00.0).
7. Raise the Sample Arm to the locked position.

8. Press the UNITS button to display millimeters or inches.

9. Advance the sample as required.

10. Close the hood.

11. Press the SAW (RUN/STOP) button to activate the blade.

12. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to set the blade speed.
Note: Faster speeds (and heavier weights) tend to damage the sample surface.

13. The cut cycle will begin.

14. If the End of Cut Adjustment has been set, the blade will automatically stop when the cut is
complete.

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Maintenance
The IsoMet 1000 Precision Saw will continue to perform at optimum levels with proper care, daily
cleaning, and general maintenance.
The protective hood and touch-panel control pad should be cleaned using mild soap and water applied
with a soft cloth. Do not use ammonia-based cleaners, i.e. Windex®. Cloudiness and cracking can occur.
Exterior painted surfaces, including the cutting chamber, should be cleaned with a non-abrasive
household cleaner.

NOTICE
When the IsoMet is used in a Hot Cell or Glove Box, the inert atmosphere may cause excessive
motor brush wear. Brushes may need to be replaced monthly. This replacement is not covered
under the warranty

Trouble Shooting Chart

Problem Possible Cause Correction

Check the power cord

The unit is not plugged in.
connection.
The saw does not power
on.
Check the rear power
The unit is not powered on.
switch.

Wrong blade for the material. Replace with correct blade.

Improper sample fixture (primary

The blade keeps pinching. Use correct sample fixture.
cause).

Blade may need to be dressed. Dress blade.

Check the coolant for proper

Improper coolant mixture.
mixture.
The bed has rust on it.
The hood has been closed too Open hood and keep hood
long with moisture build up. open when not in use.

Cable is disconnected. Check the cable connection.

The Rotating Chuck does
not work. Make certain the Rotating
Rotating chuck is not powered on.
Chuck is turned on.

Table or unit is not level. Make certain the table is

level.
Coolant leaks from the
saw.
Coolant level too high. Check the volume of cutting
fluid.

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Accessories

IsoMet 1000 Accessories

Catalog No. Description

Chucks
Chuck, Double Saddle Type .............................................................................................................. 11-1183
Chuck, Bar and Tube Stock ............................................................................................................... 11-1184
Chuck, Irregular Shaped Specimens ................................................................................................. 11-1185
Chuck, Wafers Single Crystals and Thin Sections ............................................................................ 11-1186
Chuck, Long Samples, Single Saddle Type....................................................................................... 11-1187
Chuck, Petrographic and Ceramographic Thin Sections ................................................................... 11-1188
Chuck, 1-inch or 1 ½-inch Diameter Specimens (Requires the use of 11-1192 Recessed Flanges) 11-1189
Fastener Chuck, Longitudinal Sectioning of Fasteners, Tubes, and Solid Cylinders ........................ 11-2482
Specimen Chuck, 1 ½-inch and 40 mm Mounted Samples ............................................................... 11-2489
Double Saddle Chuck, 1-inch Diameter Capacity .............................................................................. 11-2483
Glass Slide Chuck, 27 mm x 46 mm Glass Slide for Thin Sections .................................................. 11-2484
Glass Slide Chuck, 2-inch x 3-inch Glass Slide for Thin Sections ..................................................... 11-2488
Chuck Padding, Applied to Chucks for Holding Brittle or Friable Specimens.................................... 11-2496

Flanges
1 ½-inch Diameter, Recessed ............................................................................................................ 11-1191
1 ⅜-inch Diameter, Recessed (For use with 11-1188 Chuck and 11-1189 Chuck) ......................... 11-1192
3-inch Diameter .................................................................................................................................. 11-2282
4-inch Diameter .................................................................................................................................. 11-2283
5-inch Diameter .................................................................................................................................. 11-2284

Other
Accessory Weight Set, Increasing Cutting Load to 800 gm............................................................... 11-2183
Cool 2 Cutting Fluid ......................................................................................................................... 41-10103
Dressing Stick, Dressing Series 15 and 20 Wafering Blades ............................................................ 11-1190
Dressing Stick, Dressing Series 5 and 10 Wafering Blades .............................................................. 11-1290
IsoMet 1000 Goniometer, Sectioning Crystals .................................................................................. 11-2185
Rotating Chuck Accessory, Holding and Rotating Samples up to 2-inch in Diameter....................... 11-2181
Table Saw Attachment, Hand-Cutting Long or Irregular Specimens ................................................. 11-2182
Splash Shield, for use with the 11-2182 Table Saw Attachment ....................................................... 11-2186

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Accessories

Wafering Blades
Blade Series Diameter and Thickness
3" x 0.006" 4" x 0.012" 5" x 0.015" 6" x 0.020" 7" x 0.025"
(75 x 0.2 mm) (100 x 0.3 mm) (125 x 0.4 mm) (150 x 0.5mm) (180 x 0.6mm)
30 HC 11-4239** 11-4241**
For use with plastics, polymers, and rubber

20 HC 11-4215* 11-4237
For aggressive general sectioning of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

15 HC 11-4243 11-4244 11-4245 11-4246 11-4247

For routine use, metal matrix composites, PC boards, and thermal spray coatings

20 LC 11-4225* 11-4227
For use with hard/tough materials, structural ceramics, boron carbide, boron nitride, silicon nitride

15 LC 11-4253 11-4254 11-4255 11-4276 11-4277

For use with hard/brittle materials, structural ceramics, electronic substrates, alumina, zirconia,
silicon carbide

10 LC 11-4283 11-4285 11-4287

For use with medium to soft ceramics, electronic packages, GaAs, AIN, and glass fiber reinforced
composites

5 LC 11-4289 11-4295
For use with soft friable ceramics, composites with fine reinforcing media, CaF2, MgF2, and
carbon composites

ISOCUT 11-4263 11-4264 11-4265 11-4266 11-4267

Wafering Blades: For iron and cobalt based alloys, nickel base super alloys, and lead base alloys

**Alternate Blade Thickness of 0.020" (0.5 mm)

*Alternate Blade Thickness of 0.030" (0.8 mm)

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Drawings
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.

Figure 9 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900B) Assembly Diagram

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Drawings
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.

Figure 10 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900C) Assembly Diagram

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Drawings
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.

Figure 11 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900D) Assembly Diagram

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Drawings
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.

Figure 12 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900E) Lubricant Tray Assembly Diagram

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 IsoMet® 1000 Precision Saw Drawings
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.

Figure 13 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900F) Assembly Diagram

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Figure 14 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900G) Motor Assembly Diagram

Figure 15 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900H) Weight Arm Support Shaft Assembly Diagram

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Figure 16 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900I) Sample Arm Support Shaft Assembly Diagram

Figure 17 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900J) Motor Shaft Assembly Diagram

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Figure 18 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900K) Sample Positioning Knob Shaft Assembly Diagram

Figure 19 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900L) Weight Arm Assembly Diagram

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Figure 21 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900M) Electrical Diagram

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
MA112180 MANUAL, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
R6100 CARTON 7X2X2 1 EA
R6371 POLY SHEET 36X48-2 MIL 1 EA
R6851 CARTON, 25 1/8X20 1/8X17 3/4 1 EA
R6851A TUBE, TAPED 1 EA
R6851D BASE, PLYWOOD 1 EA
R6851E TOP, HOLD DOWN 1 EA
R7086 WRENCH, HEX 3/32 SHORT ARM 1 EA
R8459 SCREW, SHLDR 10-24 SOC HD 2 EA
R9008A CORD, IEC POWER - U.S. 1 EA
R9008B CORD, IEC POWER - EUROPE 1 EA
R9008C CORD, IEC POWER - U.K. 1 EA
R9008D CORD, IEC POWER - JAPAN 1 EA
R9524 RING, RETAINING EXT. 1-3/8X.056 4 EA
R9623 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8 SOC FL SS PLAT 9 EA
R9628 RING, RETAINING E-STYLE .210GR 8 EA
R9629 NUT, 1/4-20 NYLOK STL ZI HEX 4 EA
R9639 SCREW, 10-32 X 1/2 SOC FL HD SS 2 EA
R9646 PIN, ROLL 1/8 DIA X 1.00 SS 1 EA
R9754 SCREW, 8-32 X 1-1/4 SOC SS SPEC 1 EA
R9759 WASHER, .37 X.87 X .06 TEFLON 1 EA
R9969 SCREW, LAG 1/4 X 1-1/2 ST ZN 2 EA

111184 CHUCK-BAR & TUBE STOCK 1 EA

L111184 LABEL FOR 11-1184 CHUCK 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R0965 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/4 SOC SS 1 EA
R6315 POLY BAG, 2 X 4 X 2 MIL THK 1 EA
1180S17 SCREW, 6-32 X 3/8 FLAT PHIL HD 2 EA
1184S1 ANGLE CHUCK BODY 1 EA
1184S2 V-BLOCK COST/W 1184S1 1 EA

111185 CHUCK-IRREGULAR SAMPLES 1 EA

L111185 LABEL FOR 11-1185 CHUCK 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R1287C SCREW, SET 8-32 X 5/8 CONE PT SS 3 EA
R1289C SCREW, SET 8-32 X 7/8 CONE PT SS 4 EA
R6335 POLY BAG 4X4-4 MIL 1 EA
1185S1 CHUCK BODY-CHANNEL 1 EA

111186 CHUCK-WAFERS 1 EA
L111186 LABEL FOR 11-1186 CHUCK 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R6315 POLY BAG, 2 X 4 X 2 MIL THK 1 EA
1186S001 GLUE CHUCK 1 EA

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
111187 CHUCK-LONG SAMPLES 1 EA
L111187 LABEL FOR 11-1187 CHUCK 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R0969 SCREW, 10-32 X 1-1/4 SOC SS 2 EA
R6335 POLY BAG 4X4-4 MIL 1 EA
1187S1 BLOCK 1 EA
1187S2 V-BLOCK COSTED W/1187-S1 1 EA

112282 FLANGE SET 3" SET OF 2 1 EA

L112282 LABEL FOR FLANGES-3" 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R6316 POLY BAG 4X6-4 MIL 2 EA
2280S056 FLANGE 3 INCH 2 EA

2180S911 ISOMET 1000 SAW BASE UNIT ASSY 1 EA

R0603 NUT, 4-40 SS HEX 2 EA
R0605 NUT, 6-32 STEEL CAD HEX 4 EA
R0609LW WASHER, SPLK #8 STN STL 2 EA
R0611W WASHER, #10 FLAT 4 EA
R0612LWE WASHER, #10 EXTERNAL LOCK SS 4 EA
R0614W WASHER, 1/4IN 4 EA
R0615WL WASHER, 1/4IN LARGE SS 7 EA
R10655 CIRCUIT BREAKER, 5A 1 EA
R12058 FERRULE,2.5MM,HO2.5/14-D 2 EA
R1298 SCREW, SET 10-32 X 3/4 SS 1 EA
R1303 SCREW, SET 1/4-20 X 1/4 SS 7 EA
R16666PPH SCREW, 10-32 X 1/2 PH PAN SS 4 EA
R2252 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1/2 HEX STL ZI 4 EA
R4017A ADHESIVE SEAL-CLEAR RTV 11 OZ. 0.01 TB
R4537 PLUG, HOLE .625 DIA BLACK 1 EA
R4559 ADHESIVE-ANAEROBIC THREAD GR. 0.01 EA
R6325 POLY BAG 8X10-4 MIL 1 EA
R6328 TWIST-TIE, POLY BAG-12" BLUE 2 EA
R6390 ENVELOPE, WARRANTY-9X14X4MIL 1 EA
R7312 THERMAL COMPOUND 0.01 LB
R7604 SCREW, 10-32 X 1/2 PAN PH S/T SS 1 EA
R7606 ADHESIVE HIGH TEMP 0.01 ML
R7758 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 3/8 PAN PH SS 3 EA
R7802 SCREW, 4-40 X 5/16 PAN PHIL SS 3 EA
R7821 MAGNET-REED SWITCH 1 EA
R7846 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/4 PAN PHIL HD SS 6 EA
R8002 SCREW, 6-32 X 1/2 SOC HD 2 EA
R8067 SCREW, 4-40 X 3/8 FLAT PHIL SS 2 EA
R8233 SCREW, 10-24 X 7/8 SOC SS 4 EA
R8476 SCREW, 4-40 X 1-1/8 RD PHIL 2 EA
R8623 NUT, 4-40 KEPS ZINC PLATE STL 2 EA

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
R8678 SCREW, 10-32 X 1 LG PAN HEAD 4 EA
R8744 NUT, 1/4-20 HVY NYLON BLK HEX 4 EA
R8754 PLUNGER, SPRING 3/8-16X.625 ST 1 EA
R8831 SCREW, 10-32 X 3/8 PH-W/W ST CD 5 EA
R8840 WRENCH, HEX 5/64 SHORT ARM 1 EA
R8854 RING, RETAINING C CLIP .875DIA 4 EA
R8942 BEARING, BALL 3/8 ID FLANGED 4 EA
R8988 SWITCH, MAGNETIC REED 2 EA
R9031 WASHER, 1/4 X .50 X .03 SS EXT 4 EA
R9032 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1 RD HD NYL-BLK 4 EA
R9184 BEARING, .25 ID X .25 NYLON 0 EA
R9464 SCREW, SHLDR 3/16 DIA X 3/16 SS 1 EA
R9469 FILTER, LINE INPUT 1 EA
R9480 BEARING, BALL .187X.50X.156 1 EA
R9481 PULLEY, TIMING 3MM HTDX3/8 BORE 2 EA
R9482 BELT, TIMING 3MM P HTD X 171 T 1 EA
R9511 GROMMET, HOLE .26 ID X .62 OD 4 EA
R9514 BELT, TIMING HTD 3MM P X 128 T 1 EA
R9515 PULLEY, HTD 3MM PX20 T-.25 BORE 1 EA
R9516 PULLEY, HTD 3MM PX60 T-.50 BORE 1 EA
R9584 BELLOW, SYNTHETIC-RUBBER 1.26OD 1 EA
R9627 BRUSH, 1.60 X 4 IN LG ISO1000 2 EA
R9652 SCREW, 8-32 X 3/4 SLOT BIND NY 2 EA
R9656 ROD, THD 1/4-20 X 2.75 SS 1 EA
R9757 SPACER, .17ID X .38OD X .50 NY 2 EA
R9760 WRENCH, OPEN END 1/2 - 5/8 IN 1 EA
R9775 LUBRICANT, ANTI-SIEZE COPPER 0.01 CN
R9810 TAPE, EMI/RFI SHIELDING 1.0 W 14.5 IN
R9811 TAPE, COND. FABRIC .38 W X 6 L 1 EA
R9849 KNOB, 3/4D X 3/4L 1/4-20UNC-2B 1 EA
R10431 WASHER, M5 FLAT SS 4 EA

1180S123 WEIGHT ASSY-COUNTER BALANCE 1 EA

L1180S123 LABEL FOR 1180S123 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R6335 POLY BAG 4X4-4 MIL 1 EA
R9361 SCREW, 8-32 X .75 SS NY THUMB 1 EA
1180S124 SHAFT BUMPER 1 EA
R2889 TUBE 5/16 X 3/16 1 IN
1180S24 SHAFT-BALANCE WEIGHT 1 EA
1180S25 CTR-BAL WEIGHT 1 EA

1180S54 RETAINING RING INT 1.125 ID 2 EA

1180S55 BEARING-BALL .5000ID 1.1250 OD 2 EA
1180S57 RETAINING RING EXT .500 1 EA
1180S72 NUT, 6-32 KEPS 4 EA

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
1180S97 WRENCH, HEX 5/32 STL CD PL 1 EA
1196S007 KNOB SPINNER TYPE 1 EA
1280S187 THUMBSCREW, 10-32 X .6 1 EA
1750S023 HUB 1/2" SHAFT 1 EA
1900S26 WRENCH, HEX 1/8 1 EA
2180S002 ARM, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S175 WEIGHT ASSEMBLY, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S010 BLOCK, RIDER 1 EA
2180S015 ACTIVATOR, SWITCH 1 EA
2180S027 HOOD, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S032 MOUNT, HANDLE SHAFT 1 EA
2180S033 HAND WHEEL, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S039 SHAFT, SHORT 3 EA
2180S041 DISK, SENSOR 25 HOLE 1 EA
2180S045 BAR, ISOMET 1000 2 EA
2180S046 HUB, SENSOR 1 EA
2180S048 ARM, WEIGHT 1 EA
2180S051 BLOCK, DRESSING CHUCK MOUNT 1 EA
2180S054 SCREW, DRESSING CHUCK 1 EA
2180S055 SHAFT, DRESSING CHUCK 2 EA
2180S066 MOTOR, 48 VDC 3000 RPM 1 EA
2180S070 MOUNT, BEARING 2 EA
2180S086 SIDE, LOWER RIGHT 1 EA
2180S087 SIDE, LOWER LEFT 1 EA
2180S173 CABINET, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S091 FLANGE, SENSOR DISC 2 EA
2180S092 TANK, COOLANT 1 EA
2180S093 BEARING,.500 IDX.875 OD TEFLON 2 EA
2180S098 MOUNT, BRUSH ISOMET 1000 2 EA
2180S101 BRACKET, CABINET 1 EA
2180S110 CHUCK, DRESSING ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S126 DISK, SENSOR .200 DIA HOLES 1 EA
2180S143 SHAFT, PIVOT 1 EA
2180S144 SHAFT, PIVOT EXTENDER 1 EA
2180S150 ARBOR, SHAFT 1 EA
2180S153 BASE, ALUMINUM ISOMET 1000 1 EA

2180S159 KIT, ISOMET 1000 PARTS 1 EA

R7674 SCREW, 10-32 X 5/8 FLAT PHIL SS 1 EA
R9978 HINGE, ISOMET 4000 1 EA
1180S126 KNOB 1 EA
1180S24 SHAFT-BALANCE WEIGHT 1 EA
1180S28 CHUCK MTG BUSH 1 EA
2180S003 PIVOT, ARM ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S073 SHAFT, SENSOR 1 EA
2180S081 RAIL, TANK SIDE 1 EA

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
2180S084 PLATE, SHORT ALUM ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S085 PLATE, ALUMINUM MOTOR MOUNT 1 EA
2180S097 GUARD, PCB 1 EA
2180S113 TRAY, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S149 COLLAR, SHAFT LOCKING 1 EA
2180S151 KNOB, WITH SKIRT 1 EA
2180S154 PLATE, LONG ALUM ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S161 HINGE MOUNT ADAPTER ALUMINUM 1 EA
2180S171 ELECTRICAL PLATE 1 EA
2480S239 SPACER, HINGE .160 PLASTIC 1 EA

2180S160 SET, MICROMETER SCR / NUT 1 EA

2180S172 SPRING, .625OD X 4.25 X .039 1 EA

2180S506 SENSOR ASSEMBLY, SPEED 3 EA

R6316 POLY BAG 4X6-4 MIL 1 EA
R8095 LABEL, A SIZE 1 EA
R9408 SENSOR, SPEED 1 EA
5500S044 PIN-CONNECTOR 5 EA

2180S507 JACK ASSEMBLY, MOTOR 1 EA

2180S508 JACK ASSEMBLY, POWER 1 EA
2180S509 CABLE, 10-PIN X 24" RIBBON 1 EA
2180S510 NAMEPLATE CONT PNL ISO 1K NEW 1 EA
2180S513 HARNESS, ISOMET 1000 1 EA
2180S517 PCB, MOTOR CONTROL HI-VOLT LF 1 EA
PCB122 PCB, BARE MTR CNTRL HI-VLT LF 1 EA
2180S518 PCB, SYSTEM CONTROL LF 1 EA

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Part Number Description Qty U/M
Note: Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice.
2180S999 COMPONENTS, COMMON ISOMET 1000 1 EA
R2700 BUMPER, RUBBER 3/4DIAX9/16 BLK 4 EA
R6116 BLOCK, ETHAFOAM 3X3X1-1/2 5 EA
R7482 CLIP, COMPONENT 1/2 DIA 1 EA
R7606 ADHESIVE HIGH TEMP 1 ML
R8373 WELL-NUT 10-24 4 EA
R8432 TUBING-POLYURETHANE 1/4" ID 8.3 FT
R8992 INLET, POWER - IEC - SNAP-IN 1 EA
R9490 SCREW, 10-32 X 1.00 SS THUMB 1 EA
R9968 INSERT, SCREW 2 EA
1950S054 SWITCH, LIMIT-TOP 1 EA
3000S064 THRUST BEARING 1/2 IN 1 EA
3000S065 WASHER, 1/2 IN THRUST 2 EA

2280S110 BUSHING-SHAFT END ANODIZED 1 EA

2480S158 SPACER, HINGE 4 EA
2480S219 SCREW, 10-32 X .63 THUMB 2 EA
2480S222 SPACER, HINGE 2 EA

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Figure 21 IsoMet 1000 (2180S900N) Packaging Diagram

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