Grinding and polishing robot for metallographic samples
Optimize your metallographic workflow with a high-speed solution that seamlessly integrates grinding and polishing, designed to deliver precision-prepared samples every time.
Automates Grinding and Polishing of Metallographic Samples
The Qpol 250 BOT from QATM is a fully automated grinding and polishing robot tailored for metallographic laboratories seeking precision in sample preparation. This equipment integrates seamlessly into your lab, automating the grinding and polishing of metallurgical samples with its intuitive touch-screen controls and automatic media changer. Designed for efficiency, it features a central pressure system that simplifies the loosening and tightening of sample holders. The Qpol 250 BOT is equipped with a variable-speed polishing head, a six-fold dosing unit for abrasives, and a comprehensive cleaning station with water, air, and ethanol, ensuring thorough surface preparation. It supports applications ranging from microstructure examination to hardness testing, producing polished sample surfaces and metallographic specimen mounts. With a maximum speed of 600 rpm for grinding and 150 rpm for polishing, it optimizes throughput while maintaining high safety standards through a light barrier system. Its robust, powder-coated aluminum case ensures durability, and the system is designed for easy integration with existing laboratory equipment, making it an ideal choice for metallography and material testing industries.
Benefits
- Streamlines lab workflow, reducing preparation time with automated grinding and polishing.
- Enhances sample consistency with precise central pressure controls and variable speed settings.
- Decreases manual intervention, minimizing labor costs through intuitive touch-screen automation.
- Ensures operator safety with integrated light-barrier protection.
- Offers versatile application support for metallurgical analysis and quality control testing.
- Applications
- Metallurgy,Metallographic samples,Metallography,Hardness testing,Metallurgical analysis,Microstructure examination,Material science applications,Surface preparation
- End products
- Metallographic specimen mounts,Microstructure analysis slides,Polished sample surfaces,Polished metal cross-sections,Etched microstructure slides,Prepared metallurgical samples,Hardness test samples
- Steps before
- Cutting,Mounting
- Steps after
- Hardness Testing,Etching,Analyzing
- Input ingredients
- grinding media,polishing media,samples,diamond suspension,lubricant,fine polishing suspension,abrasives,fresh water,compressed air
- Output ingredients
- polished samples,waste water
- Market info
- QATM is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality metallographic equipment and consumables, providing innovative solutions for material testing and analysis, which are trusted by laboratories and quality control professionals globally.
- Drive power
- 1.1 kW S3/40%
- Drive power polishing head
- 0.17 kW S1
- Speed (head)
- 30 - 150 rpm
- Speed (grinder)
- 50 - 600 rpm
- Controlled removal measurement (display accuracy)
- 0.1 mm
- Water connection
- 1x fresh water R½" max. 6 bar
- Water outlet
- 1x waste water DN50
- Compressed-air connection
- 6 bar,coupling connector NG8
- Working wheels diameter
- ø 250 mm
- Sample holder diameter
- Ø160 mm
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 1320 x 1500 x 800 mm
- Automation level
- Fully Automated
- Changeover time
- Automated media change
- Cleaning method
- Water,Air,Ethanol
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Control interface
- Touch Screen
- Safety features
- Light Barrier
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Cleanability
- High
- Corrosive resistance
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 80-500 PPI
- Compact footprint
- W x H x D 1320 x 1500 x 800 mm
- Sample holder size
- Ø 160 mm
- Working wheel size
- Ø 250 mm
- Control panel type
- Touch screen
- Integration possibilities
- Automated media changer
- Safety features
- Light barrier