■ SMARTCUTSystem
■ BuiltiMicrometers
■ 8″ （203mm） Blade
■ Metric or Imperial
■ Heavy Duty Cast
■ Adjustable Automatic
■ 55-method
Precision Cutting and
Versatility Combined
IsoMet®Family
The IsoMet®4000 & 5000 Family
of Linear Precision Saws are designed
for cutting various types of materials
with minimal sample deformation.
Their compact tabletop design fits on
almost any laboratory table. The
IsoMet 4000 and 5000 saws give
today’s laboratory a precision
sectioning tool capable of cutting
virtually any material, including
brittle and ductile metals, ceramics,
composites, cements, laminates,
plastics, electronic components and
biomaterials.
Features
The front panel consists of a large
easy-to-read Liquid Crystal Display
（LCD） with backlighting, eleven （11）
dedicated buttons and an emergency
stop button. In addition, the IsoMet®
5000 also features five （5） software/
multifunction soft-key buttons. All
buttons have positive-action tactile
feedback. A built-in coolant pump
minimizes sample deformation by
reducing heat build-up. The clear
plastic, splash-proof safety shield
encloses the entire cutting area to
protect the operator, prevent coolant
loss and decrease noise. Magnetic
inter-lock provides safety by prevent-
ing accidental operation while the
hood is open. Two externally mount-
ed gas cylinders secure the hood in a
raised position when open. Other fea-
tures include ergonomic design, uni-
versal power source and built-in cir-
cuit protection.
Easy-to-Use Automatic System
• Automatic system allows user
to start and walk away - the saw
completes the cut without
operator assistance
• SMARTCUT system automatically
monitors and adjusts the feed
rate to provide consistent, quality
cuts and to prevent specimen and
machine damage, regardless of
the operator or the material being
sectioned
• Automatic blade dessing system
• Sealed membrane keypad makes
clean up easy
Precise and Durable
• Manual 1µm （micron） sample
positioning on IsoMet 4000
（automatic 2µm on the IsoMet
5000）, for precise sectioning
allows cutting of delicate speci-
mens with minimal deformation
（sample size will vary with sample
thickness）
• Linear feed mechanism
• User selectable feed rate allows
even the most delicate samples to
be cut without deformation
• Heavy duty aluminum casting
provides stable, vibration resistant
base with precision components
and linear bearings
• Powerful 1.25HP （950 Watt）
motor, full 5000 rpm and 8″
（200mm） blades for the
quickest cut
• Select the feed rate and the
SMARTCUT system automati-
cally adjusts to give fastest cut
without deformation
• Operator can change the feed
rate and blade speed during
operation
• Manual blade positioning
handle provides quick blade
set up and retraction
Versatile
• Precision saw combined with
longer sample sectioning
capability
• Expands upon the capabilities
of the IsoMet 4000 saw by
increasing automation
• Automatic sample positioning
to 2µm via Facia Panel and
linear feed advance and
retract
• 55 method programmability
increases productivity and
sample consistency
• Automatic serial sectioning
positions the sample for
multiple cuts to a desired
length and thickness
• Cup grinding system provides
automatic grinding to
target depth for thin section
preparation
• Compatible with all IsoMet®
4000 accessories and vises
Technical Data for IsoMet 4000 and
IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saws:
Operation:
Automatic with constant feed rate or SMARTCUT
process control
Cutting Action:
Linear blade feeds automatically into workpiece
Motor Power （PEAK）:
1.25 HP, 950 Watt
Feed Rate:
0.05-0.75 inch/min 0.01″ increments
（1.2-19mm/min, 0.2-0.3mm increments）
Blade Speed:
200-5000 rpm in 50 rpm increments
Programmable Cutting Length with Auto Shut-off:
0.01-8″, 0.01″ increments （0.25-200mm, 0.25mm
increments）
Electronics:
Microprocessor Controlled
Display:
240 x 64 pixel Liquid Crystal Display （LCD） with
backlighting
Touch Pad Controls
Membrane keypad with tactile feedback buttons
Process Prompts:
“Warning Hood Open”
“Blade Pinched”
“Distance Remaining”
“Emergency Stop”
“Arm Limit”
Languages:
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Blades:
Wafering Blade Diameters:
3-8″ （75-200mm）
Abrasive Blade Diameters:
5-7″ （125-180mm）
Coolant Systems:
Built-in Recirculating System
Optional External Recirculating System
Capacity:
0.9 gal （4l）
Flow Rate:
0.7 gal/min （3l/min）
Main Power:
85-264V/50-60Hz/1 phase
Safety Features:
Emergency Stop,
Magnetic Safety Interlock
Other Features:
Cutting chamber clean-out hose, Manual Blade
Positioning Handle
Shipping Weight:
130 lb. （59kg）
Cutting Envelope:
Maximum Diameter of Sample
2″ （50mm）
Maximum Rectangular Sample
6″ L x 2″ D x 2″ H （150mm x 50mm x 13mm） with
8″ （200mm） blade
Dimensions:
212″ L x 292″ D x 134″ H
（546mm x 750mm x 337mm）
X-axis Working Space:
16″ L x 4″ D x 4″ H （406mm x 100mm x 100mm）
Y-axis Working Space:
10″ L x 8″ D x 4″ H （250mm x 200mm x 100mm）
Approvals:
Accordance with EC Directive（s）
Technical Data for IsoMet 4000 Only:
Programming:
Retains last settings
Manual Sample Position Settings:
0″ - 0.9842″, 0.00025″ increments （0mm - 25mm, 1µm
increments）
Technical Data for IsoMet 5000 Only:
Programming:
20 Customizable Methods and 35 Preset Buehler
Methods, for a variety of materials including Ferrous
Metals, Non Ferrous Metals, Ceramics and Geological
Specimens
Serial Cut Quantity:
1 - 100
Blade Thickness Settings:
0.000″, 0.006″, 0.012″, 0.015″, 0.020″, 0.025″, 0.030″,
0.035″, （0.000mm, 0.150mm, 0.305mm, 0.381mm,
0.508mm, 0.635mm, 0.762mm, 0.889mm）
Automated Sample Position Settings:
0″ - 0.9842″, 0.0008″ increments （0mm - 25mm, 2µm
increments）
Ordering Information
11-2680 IsoMet 4000 Linear Precision Saw, includes one 11-2699 1µm automatic sample positioning system, one
11-4267 IsoCut®Wafering Blade 7″ x 0.025″ x 2″ （180mm x 0.6mm x 13mm）, 11-2689 Flanges, 11-2683,11-2684,
11-2686 chucks, 11-2696 Dressing System, sample of IsoCut® Plus Cutting Fluid, operating instructions and warranty.
For worldwide operation on 85-264V/50-60Hz/1 phase.
11-2681 IsoMet 4000 Linear Precision Saw, same as above except no accessories or blade included.
11-2675 IsoMet 4000 Linear Precision Saw with External Recirculation System.
11-2780 IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saw, includes one 11-2750 2µm automatic sample positioning system,
automatic linear feed advance/retract, one 11-4267 IsoCut® Wafering Blade 7″ x 0.025″ x 2″ （180mm x 0.6mm x
13mm）, 11-2689 Flanges, 11-2683, 11-2684, 11-2686 chucks, 11-2696 Dressing System, sample of IsoCut® Plus Cutting
Fluid, operating instructions and warranty. For worldwide operation on 85-264V/50-60Hz/1 phase.
11-2781 IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saw, same as above except no accessories or blades are included.
11-2775 IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saw with External Recirculation System.
Accessories for IsoMet 4000 and
IsoMet 5000 Linear Precision Saws
Chucks and Flanges:
11-2682 Stainless Steel Double Saddle Chuck, for
bar and tube stock up to 14″ （32mm） diameter
11-2683 Stainless Steel Single Saddle Chuck, for bar
and tube stock up to 14″ （32mm） diameter
11-2684 Stainless Steel Specimen Chuck, for 25mm,
30mm, 1″, and 14″ diameter mounted samples
11-2685 Stainless Steel Specimen Chuck, for 12″
and 40mm diameter mounted samples
11-2686 Stainless Steel Chuck, for irregularly shaped
samples
11-2687 Stainless Steel Fastener Chuck, for
longitudinal sectioning of fasteners, tubes and solid
cylinders from 18″ to 28″ （29mm-54mm） in length
11-2704 Stainless Steel Thermal Spray Coating
Chuck
11-2678 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
2″ （50mm） diameter, one set
11-2679 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
22″ （63mm） diameter, one set
11-2688 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
3″ （75mm） diameter, one set
11-2689 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
4″ （100mm） diameter, one set
11-2690 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
5″ （125mm） diameter, one set
11-2697 Stainless Steel Precision Flanges,
6″ （150mm） diameter, one set
Chucks require 11-2699, 11-2700, or 11-2750 Sample
Positioning Systems or 11-2691 General Usage Vise.
Sample Vises:
11-2691 General Usage Vise, holds up to 1w″ H x 2″
D（45mm x 50mm） sample
11-2703 General Usage Vise, holds up to 1w″ H x 6″
D （45mm x 150mm） sample
Applications
Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals:
11-2692 Slotting Vise for Cutting Slots in Samples,
holds up to 12″ H x 4″ D （38mm x 100mm） sample
11-2698 Angle Vise for Cutting Samples on Angle,
holds up to 2″ （50mm） sample. 0-90 degree angle cuts
in 2 degree increments.
Additional Accessories:
11-2693 Precision Goniometer with 3-Axis Control,
in 5 degree increments
11-2694 Precision Table, for sectioning thin materials
and wafers. 180 degree rotation in 1 degree
increments. 4″ （6mm） Z-axis control. Maximum 4″
（100mm） wafer diameter. Select 160 or 250 voltage
extension according to your local voltage require-
ments. 11-2679 Flanges and 3″ （76mm） Blade
required.
11-2695 Rotating Vise, increases sample cutting
depth and shortens cutting time. For use with
11-2683, 11-2684, and 11-2685 chucks.
11-2696 Automatic Dressing System, for use with
11-1190 and 11-1290 Dressing Sticks
11-2699 Precision 1µm Sample Positioning System,
for use with stainless steel IsoMet 4000 and standard
IsoMet vises. Range: 0mm - 25mm.
11-2700 Precision 0.001″ Sample Positioning
System, same as 11-2699 except Imperial units.
Range: 0″ - 0.95″.
11-2701 T-Slot Bed Kit, includes one Y-axis bed and
fasteners, 16″ L x 3″ W （406mm - 76mm）
11-2702 T-Slot Bed Kit, includes one X-axis bed and
fasteners, 6.5″ L x 3″ W （165mm - 76mm）
11-2705 Manual Dressing Vise
11-2496 Chuck Padding, three 1″ x 6″ （25mm x
150mm） adhesive backed strips, for clamping delicate
samples in IsoMet chucks
11-2711 External Recirculating System
11-2293-016 IsoCut Plus Cutting Fluid, 1pt. （0.47l）
11-1190 Dressing Stick, 2″ x 2″ x 3″ （13mm x 13mm
x 76mm） for IsoCut and Series 30, 20, and 15 blades
11-1290 Dressing Stick, 2″ x 2″ x 3″ （13mm x 13mm
x 76mm） for Series 10 and 5 blades
• P Petrogra
Accessories for IsoMet 5000
11-2720 Cup Grinder for Ferrous Metals, Al2O3
abrasive, 60 grit （60P）, vitrified bond, 6″ （150mm）
diameter
11-2730 Cup Grinder for Nonferrous Metals, SiC
abrasive, 60 grit （60P）, vitrified bond, 6″ （150mm）
diameter
Precision Longitudinal Cuts and Slot Cutting on
Long Samp• Implants Ceramic and Plastic
• Tubing • Specimens
11-2740 Cup Grinder for Ceramic and Geological
Specimens, diamond abrasive, 60 grit （60P）, resin
bond, 5″ （127mm） diameter
• Turbine Blades
• Cutting and NotchinBones
• Aircraft Fasteners
11-2750 Precision 2mm Sample Positioning
System, Range: 0mm - 25mm.
