![]() THE PLANARMET 300 GRINDER DESIGNED FOR FAST PRECISE, ABRASIVE GRINDING — Buehler’s Compact Planar Grinder Excels in Materials Test PreparationThe PlanarMet 300 bench-top planar grinding machine utilizes a fixed abrasive stone for rapid sample grinding and accommodates specimen holders up to 7in (178mm) in diameter. With direct integration with the EcoMet™ /AutoMet Grinder-Polisher, this stone grinder features a high torque, continuous duty, 5.7Hp motor with integrated auto wheel dressing, compact interlocking safety cover, and built in cooling.
By: Buehler 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/ 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/ 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. End
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