Metallographic Cutting Machine
1. Overview
The metallographic cutting machine is a precision instrument built for sectioning a wide range of metallic and non-metallic workpieces. Its primary purpose is sample preparation for subsequent observation and analysis of metallographic microstructures. It serves as a fundamental tool in materials science, quality control and failure-analysis workflows.
To preserve the integrity of sample microstructures during cutting, the unit is fitted with a dedicated cooling system. Using designated coolant fluid, the system efficiently dissipates large amounts of heat generated by abrasive cutting. This is critical to avoid thermal damage such as phase transformation, surface burning or tempering. Such thermal defects would alter the native microstructure and lead to misleading analytical results.
Supplied by Mikrosize, a well-recognized supplier of precision equipment, this machine is designed for user-friendliness, operational safety and stable performance. As high-grade sample-preparation equipment, it is essential for manufacturing plants, industrial quality-control laboratories, R&D institutes and university labs to produce high-quality test samples.
2. Main Technical Indicators
Key technical parameters define the performance and operating requirements of this metallographic cutting machine. These specifications enable consistent, precise sample preparation even under demanding working conditions.
Power supply: 3-phase 4-wire, 380 V, 50 Hz, a standard power configuration for heavy-duty industrial machinery.
The machine spindle runs at 2800 rpm to deliver sufficient cutting speed for clean, efficient sectioning.
It accepts a standard cut-off wheel with 250 mm outer diameter, 1.5 mm thickness and 25.4 mm (1-inch) bore.
Maximum cutting capacity: Φ60 mm, compatible with a wide variety of sample sizes.
Total input power: 2.4 kW; cutting drive power: 2.2 kW. The high-power motor supports stable operation even on hard-to-cut materials.
These specifications ensure the Mikrosize metallographic cutting machine fully meets the stringent requirements of modern metallographic sample preparation.
3. Operational Safety and Application Flexibility
Beyond core cutting performance, this machine places high priority on operator safety and application versatility.
It features a fully enclosed, protected cutting chamber equipped with a transparent safety door, shielding operators from flying debris and coolant splashes. Heavy-duty mechanical construction reduces vibration for improved cut quality and safer operation.
As one of its core features, the cooling system supports multiple coolant options: synthetic, semi-synthetic or oil-based fluids. Users can select coolants according to workpiece materials, including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper, as well as hard non-metallics like ceramics. This adaptability delivers optimized cooling and lubrication for different use cases, avoids material surface smearing, and retains the true microstructure on cut surfaces.
A safe and versatile piece of sample-preparation equipment, the Mikrosize metallographic cutting machine is a valuable asset for any laboratory pursuing accurate, repeatable analytical results. With reliable performance, it forms a key part of standard sample-preparation workflows.
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