LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - Nov. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- To provide a more rapid and highly accurate sample preparation for metallography, Buehler, an ITW Company, developed the PlanarMet 300, a compact bench-top planar grinder for savings in space, time and expense. The PlanarMet 300 was introduced this summer and is built for fast and efficient grinding with high flatness and maximum edge retention. This planar grinder uses a fixed 305 mm (12 in) grinding stone in conjunction with a high-performance 5.7hp motor and can accommodate 10 specimens at a time. It is easy to use with a self-calibrating auto-dressing system and easy stone change.
To assist in material solutions, Buehler has developed customer case studies, a video and brochure on the PlanarMet300 available on its website at http://www.buehler.com/PlanarMet-300.php. These material case studies include: heat exchanger tubing, turbine airfoil, surface treated steels and unmounted ferrous.
The PlanarMet 300 is designed to remove up to 0.6 mm of material per minute – up to ten times faster than grinding with SiC paper. The central-force specimen holder accommodates up to 10 samples at a time and enables three to four grinding stages to be combined into a single step whereby the amount of material to be removed can be programmed accurately in increments of 0.1 mm.
For highly accurate material removal, the grinder offers either a timed-cycle or a controlled material depth mode, with adjustable powerhead speed and direction of rotation. Sample deformation is kept to a minimum by an integral cooling water inlet, combined with a unique water manifold, which ensures adequate cooling even under extremely aggressive grinding conditions. The self-calibrating auto-dressing system with adjustable dressing frequency and depth provides a clean, flat grinding surface for each grinding cycle.
Grinding stones (optionally Al2O3 or SiC) can be changed easily within minutes by unscrewing the center bolt, following which the system will auto-calibrate. The unit is easy to operate with the help of a membrane keyboard, which also displays program parameters. A robust cast-metal housing and an interlocked protective cover with magnetic contacts, which disconnect the grinder as soon as the cover is opened, ensure a maximum of safety.
The compact PlanarMet 300 is designed for side-by-side use with EcoMet/AutoMet Grinder Polisher for direct specimen holder integration. It uses the same central force specimen holders as the EcoMet/AutoMet, and allows the user to complete additional preparation steps after planar grinding directly on the polishing system, without transferring to a new holder.
See the PlanarMet 300 in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX93Ju2RGb0
Buehler, an ITW company, has been a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment, supplies and accessories for use in metallography and materials analysis for more than 75 years, and also offers a broad range of hardness testers and hardness testing systems. A close-knit network of branch offices and dealers provides customers with expert support and service around the globe. A detailed PlanarMet 300 brochure is available, or to obtain a price quote, email info@buehler.com or contact Buehler at 1-800-BUEHLER.
Contact
Ben Mangrich, Product Manager
***@buehler.com
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