Manual grinder & polisher for metallographic samples

For precise metallographic sample preparation, ensure accurate analysis with a solution that offers efficient grinding and polishing processes, essential for revealing intricate material structures and quality assurance in laboratory settings.

Grinds and Polishes Metallographic Samples

The Qpol 200 M from QATM is an expertly designed manual metallographic grinder and polisher, crafted to meet the demanding requirements of metallography laboratories and research facilities. This equipment excels through its robust and user-friendly construction, featuring a shock-resistant plastic basin and a powder-coated aluminum housing which ensure durability and a quiet operation. The Qpol 200 M is particularly suited for preparing samples for microstructure examination, hardness testing, and surface analysis, producing polished metallographic samples required for detailed material analysis.

With a single-wheel configuration, the Qpol 200 M offers variable speed control ranging from 20 to 600 rpm, allowing precise adjustments based on specific grinding and polishing requirements. The intuitive start-stop function with a rotary switch and a boost feature enhances user-friendly operation by maintaining consistent speeds and assisting in cleaning processes. The equipment’s design facilitates easy cleaning and quick work disc changes, minimizing downtime and optimizing workflow efficiency. Suitable for a range of materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, and composites, this machine supports a comprehensive approach to sample preparation in materials testing, metallurgy, and academic research settings.

Benefits

  • Minimizes maintenance time with easy, tool-free disc changes and accessible cleaning.
  • Enhances precision in sample preparation with variable speed control.
  • Lowers operational noise, ensuring a quiet lab environment.
  • Facilitates consistent and accurate results with stable speed maintenance.
  • Adapts to various material types, from metals to ceramics and composites.

General


Applications
Sample preparation,Materials science,Material analysis,Metallography,Surface analysis,Metallurgical testing
End products
Ceramics analysis samples,Polished metallographic samples,Material grain structure slides,Metal alloy samples,Metallographic test samples,Metallic surface finish samples,Failure analysis specimens,Composite material sections,Hardness test samples,Microstructure examination samples
Steps before
Cutting,Mounting
Steps after
Etching,Analyzing,Hardness Testing
Input ingredients
metallographic samples,sample preparation,grinding materials,polishing materials
Output ingredients
prepared metallographic samples,smooth polished surface,clean sample surface,processed material
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.

Technical Specifications


Working wheel diameter
200 mm
Speed range
20 - 600 rpm,continuously adjustable
Connection power
0.7 kVA
Power supply
200-240 V / 50/60 Hz (1Ph/N/PE) / 100-120 V / 50/60 Hz (1Ph/N/PE)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
~ 401 x 286 x 603 mm
Weight
~ 20-25 kg
Dosing system (optional)
Qdoser ONE

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Manual single wheel grinder/polisher
Variable speed control
20 - 600 rpm
Spin cycle feature
Cleaning Boost
Disc change
Fast,easy and tool-free
Cleanability
Easy cleaning/rinsing of bowl
Start-Stop function
With status indication
Automation level
Manual operation with integrated boost function
Single-disc design
Removable splash guard ring

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy cleaning/rinsing

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
401 x 286 x 603 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
20-25 kg
Working wheel size
Ø 200 mm
Housing material
Powder coated Aluminium
Basin material
Impact-proof plastic
Design
Single-disc
Control panel type
Rotary switch with scale and boost button
Speed range
20 - 600 rpm,continuously adjustable

Custom Options


Control panel type
Rotary switch,boost button
Integration possibilities
Manual water solenoid
Discharge method
Spin cycle feature (Cleaning Boost)