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Saw uses tungsten wire - what size? wire moves from one spool to another to prevent wear. Slurry of oil and boron carbide. what grit size? size of cut?
How to mount sample - e.g., adhere to a stick of glass cut from microscope slide. can use crystalbond for this.
how to set tension, correct balance of wire tension and sample height? refill slurry pot? set drop formation time and frequency?
lubricate sliding ways with light spindle oil.
always have cover in place before turning on - getting abrasive slurry on moving parts will wear things out quickly.
clean moving parts and replace stuff like felt swabs frequently.
Where to buy spares?
Part numbers?
Wire: Grit: Oil for slurry: Spindle oil:
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