SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Abrasive Cut Off Blades are solid core wafering blades designed for controlled, low-heat sectioning in metallography and materials sample preparation.
SMART CUT® blades are manufactured using a continuous rubber bond matrix, where the abrasive is uniformly distributed throughout the entire blade thickness. The rubber bond provides a compliant cutting action that reduces heat generation, minimizes vibration, and delivers a smooth and stable cut. This construction helps preserve microstructure and prevent thermal damage, making these blades well suited for sensitive or critical samples.
Used on: All Low & High Speed Wafering Saws & Sectioning Saws such as: BUEHLER, STRUERSL, LECO & many others
Aluminum Oxide rubber bond blades are recommended for ferrous metals and super alloys. The compliant bond controls cutting forces on ductile metals while maintaining consistent performance, especially on high-speed, non-gravity-fed sectioning saws.
Silicon Carbide rubber bond blades are designed for non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials. Silicon carbide is a very hard and sharp abrasive, allowing efficient cutting with low cutting force. The rubber bond promotes cool cutting and reduced blade loading when sectioning softer or gummy materials.
Compared to resin bond blades, rubber bond blades provide cooler cutting, lower odor, and reduced vibration. They are commonly selected for thin sections, delicate samples, and applications where cut quality and sample integrity are more important than maximum cutting speed.
SMART CUT® rubber bond abrasive cut-off blades are compatible with a wide range of metallographic sectioning machines and are available with standard 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) arbor configurations to fit most sectioning, wafering, & lows speed saws. Kerf thickness ranges from .015” (0.4mm) to .035” (0.8mm) designed to minimize loss of material. They offer a reliable solution for laboratories that require controlled cutting, minimal heat input, and consistent performance across both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Compare to BUEHLER, STRUERS, LECO, & OTHERS. Why pay more?
Cross Reference: BUEHLER, STRUERS, LECO, & Other Item Numbers
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Aluminum Oxide Rubber Bond Ultra Thin Abrasive Cut Off Wheels |
Silicon Carbide Rubber Bond Ultra Thin Abrasive Cut Off Wheels |
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Aluminum oxide rubber bond cut off wheels are intended for metallographic sectioning of ferrous materials on precision sectioning saws and low speed saws. The rubber bond minimizes heat generation and mechanical stress, helping maintain surface integrity and microstructural accuracy. Typical applications include carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, and cast iron. These wheels provide stable cutting behavior, smooth cut surfaces, and reliable performance for routine metallographic sample preparation. |
Silicon carbide rubber bond cut off wheels are designed for metallographic sectioning of non ferrous and non metallic materials on precision sectioning saws and low speed laboratory saws. The rubber bond provides cool, controlled cutting with reduced vibration and minimal sample deformation. These wheels are well suited for aluminum, copper, brass, nickel alloys, ceramics, glass, composites, and similar materials. They produce clean sections with preserved microstructure and consistent performance at an economical cost. |
SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Cut-Off Blades are solid core wafering blades designed for controlled metallographic sectioning of ferrous materials.
These blades use a continuous rubber bond matrix that provides a compliant cutting action, helping reduce vibration, control cutting forces, and limit heat generation at the cut interface. This makes them well suited for applications where sample integrity and surface quality are critical.
Aluminum oxide rubber bond blades are recommended for ferrous metals and super alloys, including carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel. The compliant bond helps reduce smearing and deformation on ductile metals during sectioning. Compared to resin bond blades, rubber bond aluminum oxide blades are optimized for high spindle speed with light feed pressure, such as on non-gravity-fed metallographic saws. Resin bond blades remain the preferred choice for high-load and high-throughput cutting, while rubber bond blades are used when cooler cutting and improved control are required.
SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Aluminum Oxide Abrasive Cut-Off Blades are available with standard 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) arbors and are compatible with most metallographic sectioning machines.
Item Number | Picture | Description | Unit | Price |
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 | SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 4” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Al2O3 Abrasive Blade 5” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Al2O3 Abrasive Blade 6” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Al2O3 Abrasive Blade 7” x 0.025” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Al2O3 Abrasive Blade 8” x 0.035” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs |
SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Silicon Carbide Abrasive Cut-Off Blades are solid core wafering blades designed for controlled metallographic sectioning of non-ferrous and non-metallic materials.
These blades are manufactured with a continuous rubber bond matrix that delivers a compliant, low-force cutting action, helping reduce vibration and limit heat generation at the cut interface. This makes them well suited for applications where thermal control and surface integrity are critical.
Silicon carbide rubber bond blades are recommended for non-ferrous metals and softer materials, including aluminum, copper, nickel, and their alloys. The sharp silicon carbide abrasive combined with the rubber bond helps reduce blade loading and smearing when sectioning ductile or gummy materials.
Compared to resin bond silicon carbide blades, rubber bond blades are optimized for high spindle speed with light feed pressure, such as on non-gravity-fed or precision metallographic sectioning saws. Resin bond blades remain the preferred choice for higher cutting loads and faster material removal, while rubber bond blades are selected when cooler cutting and improved control are required.
SMART CUT® Rubber Bond Silicon Carbide Abrasive Cut-Off Blades are available with standard 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) arbors and are compatible with most metallographic sectioning machines used in laboratory and quality control environments.
Item Number | Picture | Description | Unit | Price |
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| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 4” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 5” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 6” x 0.020” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 7” x 0.025” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs | ||
| SMART CUT® Rubber Bond SiC Abrasive Blade 8” x 0.035” x 1/2" hole, medium grit | Package of 10 pcs |
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Attribute |
Resin Bond (Aluminum Oxide) |
Resin Bond (Silicon Carbide) |
Rubber Bond (Aluminum Oxide) |
Rubber Bond (Silicon Carbide) |
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Abrasive Type |
Aluminum Oxide |
Silicon Carbide |
Aluminum Oxide |
Silicon Carbide |
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Primary Metallographic Use |
Ferrous metals such as carbon steel, alloy steel, and cast iron |
Brittle and non-ferrous materials such as ceramics, glass, carbides, and non-ferrous metals |
Delicate ferrous or mixed materials sensitive to heat and stress |
Delicate brittle and non-ferrous materials sensitive to chipping and cracking |
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Typical Metallographic Application |
General-purpose metallographic sectioning |
Sectioning of brittle or hard non-ferrous samples |
Sectioning of brittle or hard non-ferrous samples |
Precision sectioning of fragile brittle samples |
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Cutting Method |
Wet cutting with coolant required |
Wet cutting with coolant required |
Wet cutting with coolant required |
Wet cutting with coolant required |
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Recommended Operating Speed |
Low to Medium |
Low to Medium |
Low |
Low |
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Feed / Force Sensitivity |
Moderate |
Moderate |
High |
High |
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Coolant Compatibility |
Water-based, water-soluble synthetics, emulsions |
Water-based, water-soluble synthetics, emulsions |
Water-based, water-soluble synthetics, emulsions |
Water-based, water-soluble synthetics, emulsions |
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Cut Quality |
Good to very good when properly selected |
Good to very good on brittle materials |
Excellent with minimal deformation |
Excellent with minimal chipping |
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Risk of Thermal Damage |
Moderate if parameters are incorrect |
Moderate if parameters are incorrect |
Low when used correctly |
Low when used correctly |
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Wear Behavior |
Moderate wear with long usable life |
Moderate wear dependent on material hardness |
Faster controlled wear to maintain sharp cutting |
Faster controlled wear to maintain sharp cutting |
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Precision Capability |
High, dependent on blade thickness, runout, and setup |
High, dependent on blade thickness, runout, and setup |
Very high, ideal for delicate samples |
Very high, ideal for delicate samples |
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Dressing Frequency |
Occasional |
Occasional |
More frequent |
More frequent |
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Suitability for Delicate Samples |
Limited |
Limited |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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Relative Cost |
Low to moderate |
Low to moderate |
Moderate to high |
Moderate to high |
*Recommended operating speed and feed classifications are provided as general metallographic guidance.
Actual RPM and feed or force depend on blade diameter, material hardness and cross section, blade thickness, machine rigidity, coolant flow, and sample mounting.
Always start at the lowest practical settings and adjust based on cutting stability and sample condition.
This table provides a direct specification and part number cross-reference between SMART CUT® aluminium oxide rubber bond cut-off blades and equivalent items from major metallography suppliers.
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SMART CUT® SPECIFICATION |
SMART CUT® ITEM |
Buehler ITEM |
Struers ITEM |
LECO ITEM |
Allied High Tech ITEM |
NOTES / DIFFERENCES |
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4" x 0.020" x 1/2" Al₂O₃ Rubber Bond |
4063055 |
N/A |
N/A |
811-146 |
80-11190 |
LECO wheel is thinner at 0.25 mm |
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5" x 0.020" x 1/2" Al₂O₃ Rubber |
4063057 |
10-4060-010 |
N/A |
809-136 |
80-11200 |
LECO arbor is 25.4 mm |
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6" x 0.020" x 1/2" Al₂O₃ Rubber |
4063058 |
N/A |
N/A |
809-136 |
80-11210 |
LECO rubber bond with larger arbor |
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7" x 0.025" x 1/2" Al₂O₃ Rubber |
4063059 |
11-4207-010 |
N/A |
809-141 |
80-11220 |
LECO arbor is 25.4 mm |
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8" x 0.035" x 1/2" Al₂O₃ Rubber |
4063060 |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11220 |
*Cross-references are provided for specification and comparison only. Dimensional, mounting, and performance characteristics may differ by manufacturer and application
This table provides a direct specification and part number cross-reference between SMART CUT® silicon carbide rubber bond cut-off blades and equivalent items from major metallography suppliers.
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SMART CUT® SPECIFICATION |
SMART CUT® ITEM |
Buehler ITEM |
Struers ITEM |
LECO ITEM |
Allied High Tech ITEM |
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4" x 0.020" x 1/2" SiC Rubber Bond |
4063055 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11185 |
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5" x 0.020" x 1/2" SiC Rubber Bond |
4063057 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11195 |
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6" x 0.020" x 1/2" SiC Rubber Bond |
4063058 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11205 |
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7" x 0.025" x 1/2" SiC Rubber Bond |
4063059 |
11-4217-010 |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11215 |
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8" x 0.035" x 1/2" SiC Rubber Bond |
4063060 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
80-11225 |
*Cross-references are provided for specification comparison only. Dimensional, mounting, and performance characteristics may differ by manufacturer and application
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