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FORCIPOL 352
Metallographic High-Volume Grinding & Polishing Station
FORCIPOL 352 is a High-Volume Grinding & Polishing Station that provides up to 2X more sample throughput at the same time comparing with regular grinding & polishing machines.
FORCIPOL 352
FORCIPOL 352 is designed for grinding and polishing of very large specimens or a high volume of specimens in specimen holders. It reduces total preparation time for high-volume sample throughput. Uses the same sample holders with FORCIPLAN 352 Planar Grinder. Therefore, it can be combined with FORCIPOL 352 to increase sample throughput. Specimen holders up to 210 mm diameter having 10 specimens can be prepared at the same with 350 mm diameter grinding discs.
• Up to 2X More Sample Throughput
• Ideal for Very Large or High Number of Specimens
• Perfectly Polished and Planar Specimen Surfaces
• Avoid Contamination with Integrated Automatic Cleaning & Drying Station
• Safe Operation with Totally Enclosed Working Area
BENEFITS
Metkon products optimize your sample preparation processes with high precision, efficiency, and ease of use.
ROBUST DESIGN
- Grinding/polishing station has 3 kW powerful motor with adjustable wheel speed from 50 to 750 RPM. It can accommodate both Ø350 and Ø300 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. CW and CCW is possible. It can apply “Central” force adjustable from 30 N to 750 N. Equipped with material removal measurement unit.
HIGH SAMPLE CAPACITY
- It can accommodate sample holders up to Ø210 mm.
- 8 pieces of Ø50 mm specimens or 10 pieces of Ø40 mm specimens can be prepared at the same time.
- Mounted, unmounted, irregular shaped or larger size samples can also be prepared with specially designed sample holders.
- Uses the same sample holders with FORCIPLAN 352 Planar Grinder. Therefore, it can be combined with FORCIPLAN 352 to increase sample throughput.
- FORCIPOL 352 is equipped with a Fully automatic sample cleaning and drying station is able to make:
- Pressurized water cleaning
- Ethanol cleaning
- Fast drying with filtered air
- It can be programmed for each grinding/polishing steps with same or different parameters.
- After grinding or polishing step is completed, operator only needs to change grinding or polishing disc for the next step. No need to remove to clean the sample holder, it is already cleaned automatically.
- Automatic cleaning of the specimen holder after each step avoids contamination.
- It is equipped with automatic peristaltic dosing system with 6 peristaltic pumps. (5 for diamond suspensions/lubricant and 1 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
- Dosing arm automatically moves during dosing period to distribute suspension on the Ø350 mm polishing cloth equally.
MAXIMUM OPERATOR SAFETY
- The entire working are is totally enclosed.
- Highest level of safety standards. Several safety circuits guarantee optimum protection for the operator.
- Equipped with numerous safety features to provide maximum operator and machine safety.
FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION
- 7” coloured HMI touch screen and user-friendly software allows easy view and control of all steps. Up to 99 different cutting program can saved.
- Optional Barcode Scanner is available for easy and quick loading of correct parameters for different samples.
- Controlled Material Removal allows you to preset the amount of material to be removed very accurately.
RELIABILITY
- FORCIPOL 352 provides perfectly polished and planar sample surfaces with maximum repeatibility.
- All components are ready for the heavy-duty applications with the robust construction.
- Siemens PLC control unit and highest quality standard electrical components allows reliable operation.
FEATURES
A wide product range, programmable controls, and durable construction meet all sample preparation needs.
PRECISE, ROBUST AND RELIABLE
All components are ready for the heavy-duty applications with the robust construction.
Siemens PLC control unit and highest quality standard electrical components allows reliable operation.
VERY POWERFUL BASE MOTOR
Grinding/polishing station has 3 kW powerful motor with adjustable wheel speed from 50 to 750 RPM. It can accommodate both Ø350 and Ø300 mm grinding & polishing discs.
PRECISE FORCE LOADING
Automatic head is equipped with high torque 350 W motor with adjustable sample holder speed from 50 RPM to 200 RPM. CW and CCW is possible. It can apply “Central” force adjustable from 30 N to 750 N. Equipped with material removal measurement unit.
7" HMI TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS
7” coloured HMI touch screen and user-friendly software allows easy view and control of all steps. Up to 99 different cutting program can saved.
BARCODE SCANNER
Optional Barcode Scanner allows easy and quickly loading of correct parameters for different samples. This will eliminate the risk of loading wrong programs due to operator error and increases efficiency. You can simply develop a barcode system for your each specimen on your laboratory to enable fast data entry with less errors.
DOSING MODULE
- It is equipped with automatic peristaltic dosing system with 6 peristaltic pumps. (5 for diamond suspensions/lubricant and
1 for aluminum oxide suspensions)
FULLY AUTOMATIC SAMPLE CLEANING AND DRYING STATION
- FORCIPOL 352 is equipped with a Fully automatic sample cleaning and drying station is able to make:
- Pressurized water cleaning
- Ethanol cleaning
- Fast drying with filtered air
MATERIAL REMOVAL MEASUREMENT
- Controlled Material Removal allows you to preset the amount of material to be removed very accurately.
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical specifications compliant with international standards ensure reliable and consistent results.
| ORDER NO | 44 10 |
| MODEL NO | FORCIPOL 352 |
| Grinding/Polishing Station | Standard |
| Automatic Sample Cleaning and Drying Station | Standard |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard |
| Grinding/Polishing Motor Power (S1) | 3 kW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Speed | 50-750 RPM |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Rotation Direction | CW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Diameter | Ø350/300 mm |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Cleaning & Drying | Automatic |
| 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 - 3 mm |
| Sample Holder Type | Central Force" |
| Sample Holder Diameter | Ø210/160 mm |
| Central Pressure Force | 30 - 750 N |
| Sample Cleaning | Pressurized Water + Ethanol |
| Sample Drying | Filtered Pressurized Air Drier |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard with 6 Individual Pumps |
| Magnetic Stirrers | Standard |
| HMI Touch Screen | 7" Colored Touch Screen |
| Program Memory | 35 Programs |
| Dimensions, WxDxH | 1310x840x1600h mm |
| Weight | 700 kgs |
| Mains | 400 V, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. |
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