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Online Demonstrations: Explore LECO Simulators

June 2, 2023

Any new technology comes with a learning curve. Whether it's finding the locations of buttons on a new remote or re-establishing your settings on a new phone, a change in equipment often means time spent learning how to use the new equipment instead of actually using the new equipment. This process is extended when there are multiple users. Ease of use becomes an important factor in a purchasing decision, and often, it may seem easiest to stick with a familiar brand just because it's already known. But familiarity doesn't mean most efficient, or even easiest. When every manufacturer promises "simple" and "user-friendly" design, how can you know you have the best solution?

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Start to Finish at the Shows

April 8, 2022

LECO is heading back to the show floor!

Are you attending the Cast Expo in Columbus, Ohio, from April 23 to April 26? Stop by Booth #2016 to meet our instrument experts and get answers to your metallographic questions!

Heading to AIST in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from May 16 to May 19, instead? LECO will be at Booth #505!

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Updating Your Instrument

December 3, 2021

Many of LECO's instruments take advantage of powerful proprietary software that is constantly being improved and updated. While LECO's Cornerstone® brand software can check for updates itself if the instrument is connected to the internet, not all instruments can be connected, for privacy or security reasons. If you ever want to check your software version, you can go to LECOSoftware.com.

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The Process of Metallographic Preparation

November 23, 2020

 

To accurately perform a metallographic analysis of a sample, the preparation is critical. The microstructure and hardness of your sample has to be unveiled, and you have to be able to trust that what you're seeing is what is actually there and not just something inadvertently created in the preparation stages. When it comes to metallographic preparation, you really can't skip a step.

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New Video: See Our PX400/PX500 Grinder/Polisher in Action!

January 23, 2019

Our PX400/PX500 grinder/polisher emphasizes ease-of-use while delivering exceptionally flat specimens to help you keep your metallography lab running smoothly. Designed with the latest technology, the PX400/PX500 provides an efficient, safe, reliable, and clean grinding/polishing solution through a number of new and improved features to streamline your sample preparation.

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See Our PX400 in Action!

February 19, 2018

Our PX400 is one of the latest grinder/polishers to enter our lineup of metallographic products. As you can see from the video demo below the PX400 emphasizes ease-of-use while delivering exceptionally flat specimens to keep your metallography lab running smoothly.

Watch the video below to see our PX400 grinder/polisher in action or download the brochure for a closer look.

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