VELOX 102
PRODUCTS
VELOX 102
Fully Automated High-Volume Metallographic Sample Preparation System
VELOX 102 Fully Automatic Programmable Grinding/Polishing System is developed for operator free sample preparation for high volume sample throughput. Your samples will be ready for analysis fully automatically.
VELOX 102
VELOX 102 is starting from Planar Grinding to Fine Grinding/Polishing/Fine Polishing/Cleaning and Drying. You only need to place the sample holders in the auto-feed system, select the program number for your specific application and depress the “Start” button. That’s it! Possibility to queue up to 6 sample holders during operation for non-stop sample preparation. VELOX 102 Automatic programmable grinding and polishing system has a compact design with:
• Planar grinding station
• Fine grinding/polishing station
• Fully automatic sample cleaning and drying station
• Fast automatic grinding/polishing disc replacement system
• Automatic sample holder replacement & feeding system
• Automatic peristaltic dosing unit.
BENEFITS
Metkon products optimize your sample preparation processes with high precision, efficiency, and ease of use.
VELOX 102 Consist of Many Systems Insıde as Below:
- Planar grinding station
- Fine grinding/polishing station
- Automatic sample cleaning and drying station
- Automatic disc replacement system
- Automatic sample holder replacement system
- Automatic peristaltic dosing unit
VELOX 102, which includes all these systems, takes up only 204 cm wide. Thus, it can fit most of the laboratories.
Planar grinding station
- Planar grinding station has 4 kW powerful motor with adjustable wheel speed from 500 RPM to 1500. It can accommodate Ø300 mm flat grinding stones. Automatic dressing unit allows high material removal rate and maximum flatness on the sample.
- Fine grinding/polishing station has 1.1 kW powerful motor with adjustable wheel speed from 50 to 600 RPM. It can accommodate Ø250 mm grinding/polishing discs.
- Automatic head is equipped with high torque 350 W motor with adjustable sample holder speed from 50 RPM to 200 RPM.
AUTOMATIC GRINDING/POLISHING DISC EXCHANGE SYSTEM
- Built in Automatic grinding/polishing disc exchange system which can store up to 10 different grinding/polishing discs.
- During the cleaning operation, the grinding or polishing discs are exchanged automatically according to the selected preparation recipe.
- The software automatically informs the operator to replace the disc if one of the disc has reached the end of life cycle.
Automatic Sample Holder Replacement & Feeding System
- Automatic Sample Holder Replacement & Feeding System allows automatic replacement of specimen holders for non-stop sample preparation.
- It can store and queue up to 6 specimen holders and each specimen holder can be programmed with same or different parameters.
- The sample holder is taken from the rack automatically for grinding/polishing operation.
Fully automatic sample cleaning and drying station
- Fully automatic sample cleaning and drying station is able to make:
- Pressurized water cleaning
- Ethanol cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Fast drying with filtered air
- It can be programmed for each grinding/polishing steps with same or different parameters.
automatic peristaltic dosing system
- VELOX 102 is equipped with automatic peristaltic dosing system with 8 peristaltic pumps. ( 6 for diamond suspensions/lubricant and 2 for aluminum oxide suspensions)
- The cartridge mount system allows easy refill of suspension bottles.
- Advanced standard features of Dosing System:
- Pre-dosing Function
- Automatic Retract Function
- Automatic Liquid Level Calculation System
- Magnetic Stirrers
operator and machine safety
- Safety light curtain on two sides, allow maximum operator and machine safety.
- Robust grid steel construction, long life mechanical and electrical components allow 7/24 operation.
- Siemens PLC control unit and electrical components with highest quality standard allow reliable operation.
FEATURES
A wide product range, programmable controls, and durable construction meet all sample preparation needs.
VELOX 102 CONSIST OF MANY SYSTEMS INSIDE AS BELOW:
- Planar grinding station
- Fine grinding/polishing station
- Automatic sample cleaning and drying station
- Automatic disc replacement system
- Automatic sample holder replacement system
- Automatic peristaltic dosing unit
VERY POWERFUL PLANAR GRINDING MOTOR
Planar grinding station has 4 kW powerful motor with adjustable wheel speed from 500 RPM to 1500. It can accommodate Ø300 mm flat grinding stones. Automatic dressing unit allows high material removal rate and maximum flatness on the sample
AUTOMATIC GRINDING / POLISHING DISC EXCHANGE
Built in Automatic grinding/polishing disc exchange system which can store up to 10 different grinding/polishing discs.
AUTOMATIC SAMPLE HOLDER REPLACEMENT & FEEDING SYSTEM
- Automatic replacement of specimen holders for non-stop sample preparation.
- It can store and queue up to 6 specimen holders and each specimen holder can be programmed with same or different parameters.
FULLY AUTOMATIC SAMPLE CLEANING AND DRYING STATION
- Pressurized water cleaning
- Ethanol cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Fast drying with filtered air
- It can be programmed for each grinding/polishing steps with same or different parameters.
AUTOMATIC PERISTALTIC DOSING SYSTEM
VELOX 102 is equipped with automatic peristaltic dosing system with 8 peristaltic pumps. (6 for diamond suspensions/lubricant and 2 for aluminum oxide suspensions)
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical specifications compliant with international standards ensure reliable and consistent results.
| ORDER NO | 44 10 |
| MODEL NO | FORCIPOL 352 |
| Planar Grinding Station | Standard |
| Fine Grinding/Polishing Station | Standard |
| Automatic Sample Cleaning and Drying Station | Standard |
| Automatic Disc Replacement System | Standard |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard |
| Automatic Sample Holder Replacement | Standard |
| & Feeding System | |
| Planar Grinding Motor Power (S1) | 4 kW |
| Grinding Stone Speed | 500 - 1500 RPM |
| Grinding Stone Rotation Direction | CCW |
| Grinding Stone Diameter | Ø300 mm |
| Grinding Stone Cleaning & Drying | Automatic |
| Automatic Dressing System | Standard |
| Dressing Tip | Diamond |
| Dressing Depth | 10 µm - 100 µm |
| Dressing Period | 20 s - 600 s |
| Fine Grinding/Polishing Motor Power (S1) | 1.1 kW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Speed | 50-600 RPM |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Rotation Direction | CCW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Diameter | Ø250 mm |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Cleaning & Drying | Automatic |
| Automatic Disc Replacement System | Standard with 10 Discs Capacity |
| Grinding/Polishing Dics Life Monitor | Standard |
| Automatic Head Motor Power | 350 Watt |
| Automatic Head Motor Speed | 50-200 RPM |
| Automatic Head Motor Rotation Direction | CW/CCW |
| Grinding Depth Measurement | Standard |
| Grinding Depth Range | 0 - 5 mm |
| Sample Holder Type | Central Force |
| Sample Holder Diameter | Ø160 mm |
| Central Pressure Force | 30 - 750 N |
| Sample Cleaning | Pressurized Water + Ethanol + Ultrasonic |
| Sample Drying | Filtered Pressurized Air Drier |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard with 8 Individual Pumps |
| Magnetic Stirrers | Standard |
| HMI Touch Screen | 9.7" Colored Touch Screen |
| Program Memory | 20 Programs |
| Dimensions, WxDxH | 2045x902x1690h mm |
| Weight | 850 kgs |
| Mains | 400 V, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. |
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