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Metkon FORCIPOL Series Operation & Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODULAR GRINDING AND POLISHING SYSTEM metkon.com...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Metkon Instruments Inc. Address Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Ali Osman Sonmez Cd. No: 14 Bursa / TURKEY Model No FORCIPOL 102/202 Herewith declares that; Metallographic Grinding & Polishing Machine  is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index DESCRIPTION ..........................6 Design ..................................... 6 Technical Data ..................................7 Warranty ....................................8 Safety Precautions .................................. 8 INSTALLATION & SET UP ......................9 Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package ........................... 9 Step by Step Unpacking ................................9 Installation and Set-Up ................................9 Electrical Installation ..................................
  • Page 4 Setting Parameters ......................... 24 Setting Disc Speed .................................... 24 Setting Disc Turning Direction ................................24 Setting Operation Time ..................................24 Cooling Water ....................................24 Cooling Water Activation Modes ............................... 24 Disc Cleaning and Drying Function ..............................24 Changing Parameters of Disc Cleaning and Drying Function ......................24 Start and Stop ....................................
  • Page 5 Saving Program ....................................32 Loading Program ....................................32 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ....................33 Maintenance ..................................33 Daily Maintenance .................................... 33 Weekly Maintenance ..................................33 Monthly Maintenance ..................................34 Yearly Maintenance ..................................34 Troubleshooting ..................................35 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES ..................36 Sample Holders and Accessories ............................

  • Page 6: Description

    FORCIPOL family of instruments / polisher. If automatic operation is required in the future, one will meet your needs. FORCIPOL Series of instruments are of the FORCIMAT automatic heads can be installed at any available as Single wheel (FORCIPOL 102) and Dual wheel time.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Technical Data Model FORCIPOL 102 FORCIPOL 202 Order No 36 21-200/250/300 36 22-200/250/300 Number of Wheels Wheel Diameter Ø200/250/300 mm Ø200/250/300 mm Base Motor Power 1 HP 1 HP Wheel Speed 50-600 RPM 50-600 RPM Wheel Rotation Direction CW/CCW CW/CCW Dimensions, WxDxH, (cm) 45 x 74 x 34 87 x 74 x 34...

  • Page 8: Warranty

    Warranty Safety Precautions The FORCIPOL Series of instruments are guaranteed against Read the below instructions carefully before use. defective material or workmanship defects for a period of 12  Place the machine on a sturdy and safe platform. months from the date of receipt by the customer or latest 18 ...

  • Page 9: Installation & Set Up

    INSTALLATION & SET UP Step by Step Unpacking  Carefully remove the outer stretch wrap, cut the strips and remove the cover. Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package Carefully unpack and check contents of the package. If any components are missing or damaged, save the packing list and materials and advise your distributor and the carrier of the discrepancy.

  • Page 10: Installation And Set-Up

     Installation and Set-Up Open the other box and remove the equipment from the box by holding wooden base at the bottom. Be careful not to damage ABS cover when lifting. Please consider CAUTION weight of equipment when lifting it. Lift the equipment Follow approved procedures and take all by considering the center of gravity.

  • Page 11: Water & Cable Connections

    Voltage / Frequency Fuse Rating Power Range very hard water; a water filtering and pressure regulator system must be used. Please contact Metkon Service 230 V, 50/60 Hz. 1 ph. 200 - 250 V 10A (C Type) (metkonservice@metkon.com) or your local representative if you need water filtering and pressure 115 V, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 12: Assembling Forcimat 52/102 Automatic Head

     FORCIMAT series of Automatic Heads are available as two Connect the line water to the unit with the plastic tube. types: FORCIMAT 52 and FORCIMAT 102.  Fix the Drain Water Hose to the drain. Air Source FORCIMAT 52 provides single force semi automatic Power Cable for Communication Connection to...

  • Page 13: Air Connection

    FORCIMAT 52/102.  METKON can supply GR 0440 Air Filtering and Lubricating Unit, which regulates air pressure to 6 bars. Fixing FORCIMAT with M8 Screw at the bottom of FORCIPOL ...

  • Page 14: Assembling Sample Holders

    Assembling Sample Holders Adjusting the Height of FORCIMAT 52/102 Head When you place the FORCIMAT on the FORCIPOL we strongly The FORCIMAT 52 is designed for only Single Force advise you to check the distance between the single force applications; the FORCIMAT 102 is designed for both Single sample holder and the disc when the sample holder is at the Force and Central Force applications.

  • Page 15: Fixing And Releasing The Automatic Head

    Follow below steps to adjust height of FORCIMAT 102: Fixing and Releasing the Automatic Head  FORCIMAT 102 cannot go up by pneumatic force like Before starting grinding & polishing operation, the automatic FORCIMAT 52. For this reason, there are two collars to head should be fixed.

  • Page 16: Levomat Specimen Loading Fixture

     LEVOMAT Specimen Loading Fixture Place your specimens into the Sample Holder. All specimens on the central sample holder should be at the same level to obtain same result for all samples. Therefore, you should adjust level of samples before the operation. LEVOMAT Specimen Loading Fixture is designed for this purpose as an optional accessory.

  • Page 17: Dosimat Peristaltic Fluid Dispenser

    DOSIMAT Peristaltic Fluid Dispenser DOSIMAT Peristaltic Dispenser is an optional accessory for the FORCIMAT 52 and FORCIMAT 102 systems. It is an automatic fluid dispensing instrument used in combination to obtain consistent specimens and to save time and consumables. DOSIMAT can feed both diamond suspensions / lubricants and aluminium oxide suspensions.

  • Page 18: To Make Dosimat Ready For Operation

    Follow below steps to activate Choose “1” and press turn-knob again. (0: None, DOSIMAT 102: 1: DOSIMAT 12, 2: DOSIMAT 52, 3: Both) Enter the SETTINGS >>> METKON SERVICE Press disc speed button to exit. menu. ...

  • Page 19: Cleaning Dosimat Hoses

    Warranty does not cover this If you need one of these base plates in the future, please kind of damages. Follow below steps to clean the hoses: contact with Metkon to order it. DOSIMAT 12/52 Optional Recirculating Cooling System (ENVIRO) ...

  • Page 20: Control Panel (Forcipol Control Unit)

    CONTROL PANEL (FORCIPOL CONTROL PANEL (FORCIMAT 52) Control Unit) FORCIMAT 52 has a modern looking and easy to use operator panel with buttons and knob. It has specially designed to FORCIPOL Control Unit has a modern looking and easy to use increase operator comfort and maximize productivity.

  • Page 21: Control Panel (Dosimat 12)

    CONTROL PANEL (DOSIMAT 12) CONTROL PANEL (DOSIMAT 52) DOSIMAT 12 has a modern looking and easy to use operator DOSIMAT 52 has a modern looking and easy to use operator panel with buttons and knob. It has specially designed to panel with buttons and knob.

  • Page 22: Control Panel (Dosimat 102)

    CONTROL PANEL (DOSIMAT 102) Control Button Functions DOSIMAT 102 has no control panel. It is controlled from LCD Main menu touch screen of FORCIMAT 102. Metkon contact info Service and maintenance menu Information Central Force Application Single Force Application Manual Grinding/Polishing...

  • Page 23: Password List

    Password List Operation Parameter Ranges Below are passwords, which are required for operating and Grinding/Polishing Direction : CW / CCW programming the machine. You can use any of them. Grinding/Polishing Speed : 50 – 600 RPM/min Head Direction : CW Head Speed : 50 –...

  • Page 24: Operation (Forcipol Control Unit)

    OPERATION (FORCIPOL Control Cooling Water  Press the “Water” button. The LED of this button will blink Unit) and water will flow from the tap.  Switch on the equipment from the main switch at the  If you press this button again, the water flow will stop. rear side.

  • Page 25: Operation (Forcimat 52)

    OPERATION (FORCIMAT 52) Setting Operation Time  Press the “Time” button. The LED of this button will blink and the time parameter will be seen on the display.  Switch on the equipment from the main switch at the rear side. ...

  • Page 26: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation Setting Dosing Period   Press the “Manual Operation” button for manual Press the “Dosing Period” button. The LED of this button operation mode. The LED of this button will be on. The will blink. automatic head will not work when press “Start/Stop” button, only disc will turn.

  • Page 27: Operation (Dosimat 52)

    OPERATION (DOSIMAT 52) Setting Dosing Period and Dosing Time  Press for 2 seconds on one of the bottle number.  DOSIMAT 52 will be switched on together with  FORCIMAT 52. The LED of selected bottle and “Dosing Period” button ...

  • Page 28: Operation (Forcimat 102)

    The screen will become light up as below. You can change You can see the the language contact information from this menu of METKON. Starting Menu  The MAIN MENU will appear as below: Press here to enter the starting...

  • Page 29: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation Individual / Central Force Operation In this manual mode, only the base platen rotates. Therefore,  Select Single or Central Force Operation from the Main you have the possibility to prepare your samples manually. Menu.  Then press Individual/Central Force icon. ...
  • Page 30  To set the automatic head parameters press the mentioned area as above.  Set the parameters of the Head as speed, grinding depth (optional) and time. You also have the ability to write down the consumable name for your reference in the “Consumables”...

  • Page 31: Generating A New Program

     Generating a New Program For DOSIMAT 102, select the bottle numbers for dispensing. Set the parameters as dosing period,  Press “Generate New Program” button on the frequency. Individual/Central Force Starting Screen.  The 1 bottle is for Alumina Oxide suspensions. Generate a New Program Central Force Starting Screen...

  • Page 32: Saving/Loading Program

    Saving/Loading Program Loading Program  You can enter the Program Load menu from the Saving Program Central/Individual Force Starting Screen or Central/Individual Force Menu. You can see as below:  After setting all parameters, press “Save” icon which shown as below photo: Load an Existing Program Save...

  • Page 33: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Weekly Maintenance CLEAN THE BOWL Maintenance Remove the wheel and clean off the debris from the bowl and outlet hose. Make sure that the contact surface between the wheel and turntable are kept clean and dry. It is very important to carry out all maintenance steps on time In case of heavy use of machine, this cleaning should be done to use machine without problem for a long time.

  • Page 34: Monthly Maintenance

    Monthly Maintenance Yearly Maintenance CLEAN THE ENVIRO BELT MAINTENANCE If you have optional ENVIRO recirculating filtering system, you The belt may need adjustment from time to time, the need to change the filter and clean the tank monthly. In case transmission being less efficient with inadequate belt tension.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ERROR DESCRIPTION ACTION Power lamp is on but, no display on Power cable connection problem. Check the power cable. the HMI screen Drain hose clogged. Clean the drain gap and hose. Check the outlet hose and straighten Water is not draining away Drain hose squeezed.

  • Page 36: Accessories And Consumables

    ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES Sample Holders and Accessories Order No Operational Accessories for FORCIPOL Grinder/Polishers 31 01 PVC wheel, 200 mm 31 02 Aluminum wheel, 200 mm 31 55 Splash guard, 200 mm Paper ring, 200 mm Note: This paper ring is not suitable to use together with FORCIMAT 52/102 automatic 31 04 heads.
  • Page 37 Order No Spare Part Kit for FORCIPOL Recommended Set of Spare Parts, FORCIPOL 102/202/TS GR 1991 *POLISHING SPINDLE, FORCIPOL 102-202, 1 pc. *SELENOID VALVE, 24 DC, 1 pc. Order No Spare Part Kit for FORCIMAT Recommended Set of Spare Parts, FORCIMAT 52/TS GR 1992 *MANOMETER, Ø40MM 0/6 BAR, 1 pc.
  • Page 38 Order No Set Insert Rings for Reducing Diameter 33 02 Set of insert rings for Ø30 mm (to be used with 33 33) 33 03 Set of insert rings for Ø25 mm or Ø1" (to be used with 33 33) 33 04 Set of insert rings for Ø1 1/4"...

  • Page 39: Consumables

    Coarse paper discs (up to 120 grit) are used for planar grinding. Fine grinding removes the deformations resulting from coarse grinding to make the surface ready for polishing, which is the final stage. Metkon paper grinding discs are available as “Plain back”...
  • Page 40 38-040-060 DEMPAX Ø250 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 60 Grit (2x50 pcs) 38-040-120 DEMPAX Ø250 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 120 Grit 38-040-180 DEMPAX Ø250 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 180 Grit 38-040-240 DEMPAX Ø250 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 240 Grit 38-040-320 DEMPAX Ø250 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 320 Grit...
  • Page 41 Order No CODE DEMPAX-F Paper Grinding Discs, Foil Back, for CATCHY System (1 Pack 100 Pcs.) 38-020-060F DEMPAX-F Ø200 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 60 Grit (2x50 pcs), Foil Back 38-020-120F DEMPAX-F Ø200 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 120 Grit, Foil Back 38-020-180F DEMPAX-F Ø200 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 180 Grit, Foil Back...
  • Page 42 38-050-060F DEMPAX-F Ø300 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 60 Grit (2x50 pcs), Foil Back 38-050-120F DEMPAX-F Ø300 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 120 Grit, Foil Back 38-050-180F DEMPAX-F Ø300 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 180 Grit, Foil Back 38-050-240F DEMPAX-F Ø300 mm SiC Paper Grinding Disc, 240 Grit, Foil Back 38-050-320F DEMPAX-F...

  • Page 43: Magneto Diamond Grinding Discs

    MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Discs MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Discs for Planar Grinding and for fine grinding with offering wonderful advantages:  Very long lifetime. One MAGNETO is equal to 1000 pcs of SiC grinding papers. (depending on the sample hardness and size) ...
  • Page 44 Order No CODE MAGNETO Diamond Coarse Grinding Discs (1 piece per pack) 38-020-125 MAGNETO 125 Ø200 mm MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Disc, 125µ 38-040-125 MAGNETO 125 Ø250 mm MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Disc, 125µ 38-050-125 MAGNETO 125 Ø300 mm MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Disc, 125µ 38-020-075 MAGNETO 75 Ø200 mm MAGNETO Diamond Grinding Disc, 75µ...

  • Page 45: Magneto-S Silicon Carbide Grinding Discs

    MAGNETO-S Silicon Carbide Grinding Discs MAGNETO-S Silicon Carbide Grinding Discs are developed to provide excellent specimen surfaces. It can be used for any material that SiC papers are used. It is the most modern and the best alternative of SiC papers with many advantages: ...

  • Page 46: Polishing Cloths

    Polishing Cloths There are three types of polishing clothes; Woven, Non-Woven and Flocked.  Woven cloths offer ‘hard surface’ polishing properties and guarantee flat pre-polishing, without deterioration of the edges.  Non-woven cloths are used on very hard materials for high precision surface finishing such as glass, quartz, sapphire and semi- conductors.
  • Page 47 39-013-300 METAPO-P Ø300 mm, for 9 - 6 µm diamonds, 10 pieces per pack. 39-033-300 METAPO-B Ø300 mm, for 3 - 1 µm diamonds, 10 pieces per pack. 39-043-300 METAPO-V Ø300 mm, for 1 - 0.1 µm diamonds or alumina, 10 pieces per pack. 39-015-300 FEDO-6J Ø300 mm, for 6 µm diamonds, 10 pieces per pack.

  • Page 48: Diamond Products

    For high requirements, the (P)-type diamonds are chosen. The (M) type diamonds are best suited for all- purpose polishing. METKON offers diamond products in three forms; diamond paste, diamond suspension and two in one products; a perfect mixture of diamond suspension & lubricant.

  • Page 49: Alumina & Colloidal Silica Products

    Order No CODE Diamond Suspensions, Polycrystalline 39-400-P DIAPAT-P Diamond Suspension 0.25 µm, 250 ml bottle with sprayer 39-410-P DIAPAT-P Diamond Suspension 1 µm, 250 ml bottle with sprayer 39-420-P DIAPAT-P Diamond Suspension 3 µm, 250 ml bottle with sprayer 39-430-P DIAPAT-P Diamond Suspension 6 µm, 250 ml bottle with sprayer 39-440-P...

  • Page 50: Technical Documentation

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Pneumatic Wiring Diagram (FORCIMAT 52) Pneumatic Wiring Diagram (FORCIMAT 102)

  • Page 51: Customer Service

    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...
  • Page 52 info@microscopeworld.com | 800-942-0528...

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