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Automatic Grinder & Polisher

Nanotechnology Research Facility
Equipment
Automatic Grinder Polisher

Specifications

  • Model: Struers Laboforce 50.
  • Force, Individual specimens 5 - 30 N.
  • Sample size: up to 4 x 40 mm dia.
  • Platen speed: 100rpm to 500rpm.
  • Platen size: 200 mm dia. Disk.

Principles

Mechanical preparation is the most common method of preparing materialographic specimens for microscopic examination. The specific requirement of the prepared surface is determined by the particular type of analysis or examination. Specimens can be prepared to the perfect finish, the true structure, or the preparation can be stopped when the surface is acceptable for a specific examination.

Capabilities

  • 4 samples can be loaded simultaneously.
  • Platen can be rotated in clockwise or counter-clockwise.
  • Both polishing and grinding can be done.

Applications

  • Can be operated in automatic and manual modes.
  • Very good polish in limited time.
  • Excellent for Metallographic specimen preparation.