LEICA EM KMR3 Glass Knifemaker

THE FIRST TRUE BALANCEDBREAK KNIFE MAKER Since the introduction of the world’s first glass knife maker in 1962, Leica Microsystems has continuously refined the technique of highprecision glass knife making. Central to the design of the Leica EM KMR3 knife maker is the precise balancing of the instrument’s mechanical components to produce a 100% balanced break of the glass. This technical precision produces an outstanding, high-quality knife edge. In addition, the instrument is ergonomicallydesigned to provide comfort and ease of use. Want to learn more? Read the tutorial on Leica Science Lab...

MAKE HIGH-QUALITY KNIVES All relevant parameters for exact corner-tocorner break are precisely factory-adjusted and pre-set. Only the corner-to-corner breaking method produces a knife with a resulting knife angle as close to 45° as possible. All the features of the Leica EM KMR3 make the production of glass knives easier and more reproducible for electron and light microscope applications. PRECISE SCORING-MECHANISM A push of a button performs the absolutely even score necessary for a high-quality break. Two scoring lengths can be selected. The longer length scores the glass strip to break it...

The technique of producing a straight, controlled break in a strip of scientific-quality glass requires that the knife maker apply equal weight and pressure to each side of the score. In addition, the support elements that touch the glass from below must have minimum surface contact to avoid uncontrolled stress applied to the glass prior to the break. The Leica EM KMR3 simultaneously moves the two breaking pins to apply exactly the same force to each side of the glass strip. In addition, high-precision steel hemispheres provide minimum glass surface contact for unsurpassed knife edge quality.

KNIFE MAKING WITH THE LEICA EM KMR3 – EASIER THAN EVER BEFORE Step 1: Align the glass strip with the Leica EM KMR3’s precision click stop. Step 3: Push the button to perform an accurate score. After the break, the scoring mechanism automatically resets to the start position – ready for the next score. Step 5: The instrument’s unique drawer enables safer, convenient glass knife removal without using additional tools. Step 2: Simply lower the breaking head to its defined clamp position. Step 4: The breaking wheel features defined positions and automatically resets after the break. The result: Create...

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