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EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Metkon Instruments Inc. Address Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Ali Osman Sonmez Cd. No: 14 Bursa / TURKEY Model No MICRACUT 152 Herewith declares that; Precision Cutter is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive...
Index DESCRIPTION ..........................4 Design ..................................... 4 Technical Data ..................................5 Warranty ....................................6 Safety Precautions .................................. 6 INSTALLATION & SET UP ......................7 Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package ........................... 7 Step by Step Unpacking ................................7 Installation and Set-Up ................................9 CONTROL PANEL ........................
DESCRIPTION Design Optional Cutting Table Attachment is available for manual MICRACUT 152 precision cutters are used for precise and cutting of extra flat large specimens and PCB’s. deformation-free cutting of “Metals, Ceramics, Electronic Components, Crystals, Composites, Biomaterials, Sintered MICRACUT 152 precision cutters are capable of cutting most Carbides, Minerals, etc.”...
Technical Data Model MICRACUT 152 Order No 16 05 Disc Diameter, mm Ø175 mm Cutting Capacity, mm Ø50 mm Cutting Motor Power, W 100 W Disc Speed, RPM 50 RPM - 1500 RPM Cutting Method Chop Parallel Cutting in X-Axis...
Safety Precautions Read the below instructions carefully before use. The MICRACUT 152 is guaranteed against defective material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of receipt by the customer or latest 18 months after the shipping date.
MICRACUT 152 is only available as bench top. MICRACUT 152 should be placed on a sturdy and safe platform. Please be sure that the platform is large enough and can stand it’s weight. ...
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If Sent in a Wooden Case Equipment is fixed on the wooden base with bolts. Carefully remove these bolts. Carefully remove the outer stretch wrap. Carefully remove the protective bubble wrap. Be carefull not to damage equipment while using a knife. ...
It is designed for table-top placement. After unpacking select a smooth location to place the MICRACUT 152. Then, adjust the leveling feet to make the equipment parallel (set-square). Locate the MICRACUT 152 with convenient access to a grounded type electrical receptacle.
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Make sure that the supply voltage and frequency is The MICRACUT 152 uses the “drag” principle of lubrication correct. Check the values from the machine identification with the lubricant carried to the sample on the periphery of plate located at the rear of the machine the wheel.
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Mounting of Micrometer Open the side cover. MICRACUT 152 is shipped completely assembled except its digital micrometer for shipment safety. Please follow the following steps to install the digital micrometer: Insert the battery to the micrometer. Open the RED fixers of the coolant tank to release the tank.
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Weight can be applied to the work in increments of 100 grams by movement of sliding weight. Metkon offers a wide range of specimen holders for the MICRACUT 152. Loosen the Set screw and slip the Counter Balance Weight to the rear of the Shaft to hold the Support arm in an upright position.
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The MICRACUT 152 machines conform to the highest Disassemble the screws of the cover and remove the cover of the MICRACUT 152. If your sample has small size, standards of safety regulations. The cutting motor cannot be you do not have to remove the cover.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION MICRACUT 152 has a modern looking and easy to use operator Mounting of Cutting Wheel panel with buttons and knob. It has specially designed to increase operator comfort and maximize productivity. Remove Thumb Screw, End Bushing and Outer Flange from Drive Shaft.
Adjust the position of the sample by the help of the micrometer located at the right side of the equipment. When the cut is completed, the Cut-Off Switch Arm is automatically depressed which stops the MICRACUT 152.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance The MICRACUT 152 Precision Cutter should be cleaned periodically to prevent build-up of cutting residue and cutting fluids. Exterior painted surfaces including the cutting chamber may be cleaned with non-abrasive household cleaners. The protective hood and touch screen control panel should be cleaned with a soft cloth.
Troubleshooting ERROR DESCRIPTION ACTION The cut-off wheel is not rotating The hood is left open Close the hood properly. Use proper cut-off wheel. The cut-off wheel is not compatible See consumables section for the with the cut piece correct cut-off wheel selection. Burning remarks on the cutting surface High cutting force Lower the force applied...
ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES Clamping Devices and Accessories METKON offers a number of special clamping devices and specimen vices for use with our MICRACUT precision cutters. Please see below, the clamping devices and accessories table, as well as clamping device drawings.
Consumables Abrasive cut-off wheels The most commonly used abrasives for the cutting of different materials are SiC and Al2 O3. Silicon carbide is suitable for non- ferrous metals, whereas Aluminum oxide is preferred for ferrous metals. Hard wheels are used for cutting soft materials while soft wheels are recommended for cutting harder materials.
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Cutting Fluid Cutting fluid is one of the most important thing to protect sample surface and the machine. Its function is to reduce heat generation between cut-off wheel and specimen surface during cutting operation. Second function is to prevent corrosion from specimen surface and the machine parts.
Customer Service Our factory-trained assembly personal is at your disposal for customer service. Please contact the following address: Head Quarter Metkon Instruments Inc. Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Sitesi Ali Osman Sonmez Cad. No: 14 Bursa/TURKEY Tel: +90 (224) 261 1840...
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