Manual twin wheel grinder for metallographic sample preparation
Achieve precise metallographic sample preparation with this manual twin wheel grinder, offering customizable grinding and polishing speeds to ensure optimal surface finishes and high-quality analysis results.

Grinds and Polishes Metallographic Samples
The Qpol 300 M2 from ATM Qness GmbH is a manual, double wheel grinder and polisher tailored for critical metallographic sample preparation tasks. This equipment stands out with its robust, speed-controlled drive that supports all material preparation steps. It features an adjustable working disc with both clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation, catering to diverse grinding and polishing needs. Perfectly suited for applications in metallurgy, material science, and quality control, it prepares metallographic specimens, polished metal surfaces, and characterized material samples efficiently. The Qpol 300 M2 integrates seamlessly into laboratory settings with its intuitive touch panel for parameter control and a unique spin cycle (Cleaning Boost) for quick post-operation clean-up. The durable powder-coated aluminum housing and impact-resistant plastic bowl ensure longevity and stress-free maintenance. Additionally, the unit is compatible with retrofittable options like the Qpol GO automatic grinding/polishing head and Qdoser systems, providing scalability and customization to meet diverse laboratory demands.
Benefits
- Achieves consistent, high-quality sample finishes, enhancing the accuracy of material analysis.
- Flexible operation with variable speed and bidirectional rotation adapts to diverse sample requirements.
- Reduces manual labor and error with ergonomic touch panel controls and automated water management.
- Ensures longevity and minimal maintenance with durable construction and easy cleaning features.
- Scalability options with retrofittable automation enhance laboratory productivity and adaptability.
- Applications
- Materialography,Materials science,Metallographic sample preparation,Laboratory analysis,Material characterization,Metallurgical testing,Metalworking
- End products
- Metallographic specimens,Polished metal surfaces,Characterized material samples,Metallurgical test samples,Prepared laboratory samples,Materialographic analysis samples,Metal microstructure slides
- Steps before
- Cut-off,Mounting,Pre-grinding
- Steps after
- Etching,Analyzing,Hardness Testing
- Input ingredients
- metallographic samples,grinding materials,polishing materials,diamond suspension,lubricant
- Output ingredients
- prepared metallographic samples,polished surfaces,dried samples
- 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.
- Working Wheels Diameter
- 250/300 mm
- Speed
- 30 - 600 rpm,continuously adjustable
- Connection Power
- 2.3 kVA
- Drive Power (Main Drive)
- 2x 0.75 kW (S1)
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 901 x 265 x 710 mm
- Weight
- ~ 57 - 65 kg
- Water Connection
- 1x fresh water connection R½" max. 6 bars
- Rotation
- Clockwise / Counter-clockwise
- Cleaning Method
- Easy cleaning/rinsing of bowl by lifting the working wheel
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Manual / Batch
- Automation level
- Manual / Retrofittable Automatic
- Cleaning method
- Spin cycle function (Cleaning Boost)
- Changeover time
- Adjustable parameters
- Integrated Steps
- Grinding and Polishing
- Control Interfacing
- Ergonomically integrated touch panel
- Abrasion resistance
- Powder-coated aluminium housing
- Cleanability
- Easy cleaning/rinsing by lifting the working wheel
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Impact-proof plastic bowl
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for various materials
- Compact footprint
- 901 x 265 x 710 mm
- Control panel type
- Ergonomically integrated touch panel
- Weight
- ~ 57 - 65 kg
- Working Wheel Diameter
- Ø 250/300 mm
- Housing Material
- Powder-coated aluminium
- Bowl Material
- Impact-resistant plastic
- Control panel type
- Ergonomically integrated touch panel
- Integration possibilities
- Qpol GO automatic head,Qdoser GO and Qdoser ONE dosing systems