LAPPING SAMPLES ON THE LOGITECH LP50: USER GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

This user guide will help thin section technicians bring their sample to 40 microns thick. This will prepare the sample for the final stage of polishing on the Logitech WG2. For more information refer to the Logitech Thin Rock Section Production manual, available in the Thin Section Lab both on a Logitech thumb drive in the bookcase and computer under the "Manual" folder on the desktop. Or, refer to Operation and Maintenance of the LP50 Lapping and Polishing Machine manual, located in the black binder in the Thin Section Lab cabinet labeled "LP50, PM5 and Associated Equipment".

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1. Use the jig labeled "Lap".
2. Clean jig and Logitech scale by wiping them with a kimwipe and isopropyl alcohol.
   1. Refer to the Logitech LP50 Set Up user guide for more information on scale use.
3. Gently set the scale on the jig (Fig. 1) and wiggle the scale.
4. The jig should be set to 1201.
   1. Use the middle gauge on the scale.
      1. The small dial (Fig. 1) on the bottom left side should read 12.
      2. The large face (Fig. 1) should read 01.
         1. If it is not set to 1201, change it by inserting the Tommy bar into the holes on the main post in the middle of the jig (Fig. 1).
            1. Rotating the Tommy bar clockwise will lower the chuck face causing the numbers on the scale to increase.
            2. Rotating the Tommy bar counterclockwise will raise the chuck face, causing the numbers on the scale to decrease.

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5. Remove the scale after the jig has been set.

LAPPING SAMPLES

1. Clean samples and the chuck face with kimwipe and isopropyl alcohol.
2. Set six clean samples (unfrosted side down) on the chuck face over the vacuum grooves. There should be no spaces between any of the slides.
   1. If there are 1 or 2 samples, place them in the middle of the chuck face and frosted slides on the outer sides.
      1. The same frosted slides can used be as "filler slides" throughout the expedition.
   2. If there are 3 or 4 samples, place them on the outer sides of the chuck face and the filler slides in the middle (Fig. 2).

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3. Connect vacuum hose, if not already connected.

4. Check oil level in the vacuum pump under the counter.

5. Turn on vacuum pump with the button labeled Vacuum under the joystick on the LP50.

6. Close valve on the LP50 to the left of the vacuum gauge (Fig. 3).

7. The vacuum gauge should read less than 150 mbar (Fig. 3). It should be in the green portion of the gauge.

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1. 1. If there is not a proper vacuum seal right away, try pressing lightly on the slides to help them seal and make sure the exhaust flap (Fig. 3) is clean.
   2. If that does not work, take off the slides and clean them and chuck face again.
2. Gently set the jig upright on the lapping plate in the forward arm.
3. The plate monitor can stay in place on the back arm.
4. Turn on the abrasive drum by overriding and make sure it is dripping properly.
5. Reset timer and set it to 10 to 20 minutes depending how hard the samples are.
   1. Samples that cut quickly on the PetroThin, lap for about 10 to 12 minutes for the first time.
   2. Samples that cut slowly on the PetroThin, lap for about 15 to 20 minutes for the first time.
6. Set the plate speed to 5 rpms.
7. When the plate is wet, press Start.
8. Increase the plate speed in small increments to 58 rpms.
9. The jig should start to spin after a couple minutes when all the samples begin to even out to the same thickness.
   1. Bungee cords can be added to the vacuum hose to assist the jig spin.
   2. Do not walk out of the lab when the LP 50 is running.
   3. If the samples are left on too long, the abrasive will "pluck" minerals out of the sample, leaving a hole.
10. When time is up, press Stop.
    1. It is best to bring the speed back down to 5 rpms after the lapping plate is stopped to help prevent starting it back up at a high speed.
11. Take the jig off the plate carefully.
12. Open vacuum valve and turn it off.
13. Place jig chuck face up in the sink.
14. Scrub the jig and slides gently with a soft brush to break the vacuum seal.
15. Clean the jig by scrubbing it down with warm water and a soft brush. Then, blow air through the jig and on the chuck face with the air gun.
16. Rinse the samples with warm water, and then

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    wipe them with a kimwipe and isopropyl alcohol. Blow them dry with the air gun.

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