From a vendor's perspective, we have not heard anything bad about any of
these vendors. However, something else you might want to keep in mind is
the objective of your implementation and what constraints you have on your
implementation.
For instance, at the most basic level, I've seen
What you are describing might be microchatter. These will be sharp parallel
lines/cracks that run parallel to the knife edge and are only visible under the
microscope.
The usuall cause is a combination of overprocessing and rough facing that is
too
aggressive and/or with too dull a blade.
We had this problem when we started using APTS coated slides and left out
adhesive from the water bath. A simple solution I have found is to add a single
drop of triton x100 (or similar detergent) to my full water bath and mix before
heating the water. This reduces the surface tension of the
