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Summary of Contents for Struers Discoplan-TS
- Page 1 Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual Manual No.: 13727001 Date of Release 01.06.2010...
- Page 2 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. The contents of this manual is the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
- Page 3 The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual. The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for damage(s) to the user or the equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Grinding the Glass Slides ..............13 Resectioning ................... 14 Grinding a Thin Section ..............15 3. Equipment, Accessories and Consumables Accessories and Consumables for Discoplan-TS ......16 Equipment and Accessories for the TS-Method ....... 16 4. Maintenance Daily (8 Hours of Use) ..............17 Dressing the Diamond Wheels .......... -
Page 5: Installation
Screws M6 x 20 for mounting of diamond cup wheel Remove the protecting film with kerosene or petrol. Placing Discoplan-TS Place Discoplan-TS on top of a sturdy table. Make sure that the machine is in level to avoid warping. -
Page 6: Supplying Power
Before Discoplan-TS is connected, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the type plate on the rear of the machine. Discoplan-TS obtains the vacuum effect through an exterior vacuum Supplying Vacuum pump. Mount the vacuum hose from the pump to the inlet at the back of Discoplan-TS. -
Page 7: Recirculation Cooling Unit
Reset Button If the recirculation pump is overloaded or blocked, a thermal cut-out will switch the pump off. This safety cut-out must be reset by pushing the red button on the back of the Discoplan-TS before the machine can be restarted. -
Page 8: Operation
Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual 2. Operation Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and names of Getting Acquainted all the Discoplan-TS components: Cutting Module Grinding Module Controls for cooling water for cutting module Controls for cooling water for grinding module ... -
Page 9: The Ts-Method For Preparing Thin Sections
The TS-Method (Thin Section Method) developed by Struers Necessary Struers Equipment involves the following Struers equipment: A Discoplan-TS mineralogical cutting and grinding machine (the machine described in this Instruction Manual) Glass slides and mounting resin for the specimens ... -
Page 10: The Ts-Method Steps
Automatic lapping of one side of specimen on RotoPol-35 with PdM-Force-20. Glass slide. Grinding of glass slide in Discoplan-TS to a known thickness x, (e.g. x = 1.164mm). Mounting lapped side of specimen onto the ground glass slide in Struers vacuum impregnation apparatus CitoVac. -
Page 11: Mounting The Wheels
Loosen the thumb screws and remove the cutting table. Mounting the Diamond Cut-off Wheel Thumb screws Remove nut, washer and flange and mount the cut-off wheel, flange and washer. Tighten the nut with the spanners supplied with Discoplan-TS and mount the cutting table. -
Page 12: Mounting The Diamond Cup Wheel
3 polyethylene washers. This has to be done gradually. IMPORTANT The adjustment should be carried out meticulously and within 1/100mm. Struers recommends that you check the adjustment regularly. When the diamond cup wheel has been adjusted, the vacuum chucks should be plane ground. -
Page 13: Starting Discoplan-Ts
Turn the MOTOR knob to ON. The motor driving both the cutting Starting Discoplan-TS and grinding module starts. Turn both cooling water knobs on and let Discoplan-TS run for about half an hour. This ensures that all parts of the machine have obtained thermal equilibrium. -
Page 14: Cutting A Specimen
Fasten the guide bar and the holder with the thumb screws. Cut the specimen by manually pressing it against the cut-off wheel. Always wear safety goggles when working with Discoplan-TS. Thumb screw Safety guard Holder for... - Page 15 Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual Large Rocks Large rocks (max. 75x75mm) are either led by hand or in the holder. The holder is guided by the adjustable guide plate. Standard specimens After having cut out an adequate specimen of the rock, standard...
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Page 16: Grinding The Glass Slides
After grinding the glass slide to the desired thickness, set the micrometer scale to zero. A glass slide sample has been enclosed with Discoplan-TS for your convenience. The glass slide sample enables you to double-check the correct thickness of your glass slides. -
Page 17: Resectioning
Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual Mount the glass slide with the specimen in the vacuum chuck. Resectioning Place and adjust the guide-bar. Cut the vacuum chuck with the specimen against the rotating diamond cut-off wheel. After the cutting process release the glass slide with the specimen by pushing the vacuum button. -
Page 18: Grinding A Thin Section
Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual As the micrometer scale has been set to zero after the grinding Grinding a Thin Section of the glass slide it is possible to read the final thickness of cement + specimen directly on the scale during the grinding of the thin section (normally 80µm). -
Page 19: Equipment, Accessories And Consumables
Discoplan-TS The cutting module takes diamond cut-off wheels in the range of ø150mm to ø230mm, with a thickness from 0.5 - 1.5mm. Struers, however, recommends a diamond cut-off wheel ø200mm x 1mm in order to obtain the required flexibility. Center hole 22mm. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Weekly cleaned regularly. (40 Hours of Use) Discoplan-TS must be kept free from rust and it is important to follow the instructions on the bottle with cooling liquid additive. Grease the feed shaft with the grease gun. The bearings can be readjusted, if needed, with the Allen key Monthly supplied with Discoplan-TS, width 5mm. -
Page 21: Replacements
Reflector The same applies to the reflector (light conductor), which can be adjusted or removed for cleaning after the screwhas been loosened (use the 3mm Allen key supplied with Discoplan-TS). Filament bulb Reflector Micrometer Screw Adjusting axial play in the micrometer screw is done by tightening the end nut after removing the cover. -
Page 22: Technical Data
Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual 5. Technical Data Discoplan-TS Subject Specifications Voltage 3 x 200-210V, 50-60Hz 3 x 220-240V, 50-60Hz 3 x 380-415V, 50-60Hz Cable Specification 3 x AWG14 + PE Recommended Fuse size: min. max. 3 x 200-210V, 50-60Hz 10 A... - Page 23 Discoplan-TS Instruction Manual PdM-Force-20 Subject Specifications Voltage 220/115 V single phase, 50/60 Hz. Dimensions Height: 315mm Width: 140mm Depth: 355mm Weight 12 kg...
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Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity
Director of Business Development Struers ApS Pederstrupvej 84 Date of Issue: 2017.10.05 DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark For other language versions, please visit Struers.com. Doc. No.: 13727901 For machines produced before the Date of Issue, please contact your Struers supplier. Rev.: A... - Page 26 Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...
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Page 27: Spare Parts And Diagrams
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Manual No.: 13727001 Date of Release 01.06.2010... - Page 29 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Table of contents Drawing Back ................... Fig. 1 Cutting Module ................Fig. 2 Grinding Module ................. Fig. 3 Micrometer Screw ..............Fig. 4 Cutting Module, Details .............. Fig. 5 Cutting Module, Holder ............... Fig. 6 Vacuum Holder, left ..............
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Page 30: Back
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Front Panel Arm, complete with valves and ceramic 372MP001 plates Front splash guard 372MP035 Set of vacuum hoses (external) 372MP087 Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Back Adjusting screw complete 372MP020 ;... -
Page 31: Cutting Module
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Cutting Module; Hook-spanner for mounting of diamond 372MP040 Fig. 2 cut-off wheel Thumb screw 372MP088 Cutting table 372MP081 Spanner for mounting of diamond cut-off 372MP041 wheel Outside flange 372MP037 Nut and disk... - Page 32 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Grinding Module; Screws for diamond cup wheel 372MP091 Fig. 3 Polyethylene washers (6 pcs.) 372MP092 Mounting flange for wheel 372MP022 Grinding Module; Fig. 3 ...
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Page 33: Grinding Module
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Grinding Module Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Grinding Module; Turntable scale 372MP042 Fig. 3A Spindle guide 372MP043 Hexagon-headed screw MC4x20 372MP044 Bearing frame, right 372MP045 Bearing frame, left 375MP085 Retaining ring 372MP046 Pressure spring 372MP047 O-ring ø3.3x2.4... - Page 34 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Cylindrical pin ø6x30 372MP074 Lever arm with handle 372MP075 Hexagon-headed screw (2 pcs.) 372MP076 Grease gun with grease 372MP090 Cylindrical pin ø2x14 2ZS01214 Axle 13720038 Grinding Module; Fig. 3A...
- Page 35 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Grinding Module Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Grinding Module; Foot-lever 12480410 Fig. 3B Ceramic vacuum plate with 4 head- screws M4x16, stainless 4 Nylon discs ø7xø4x1 High vacuum grease (TISPA) 372MP078 L-Fitting 1500 2-2 372MP079...
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Page 36: Micrometer Screw
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Micrometer Screw Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Micrometer Screw, Fig. 4 Dial gauge 398MP007 Dial gauge incl. holder, complete 372MP026... -
Page 37: Cutting Module, Details
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Cutting Module, details Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Cutting Module, Details; Fig. 5 Holder for large rocks 372MP033 Guide plate 372MP032 Safety guard, cutting module 372MP029 Thumb screw 372MP028 ... -
Page 38: Cutting Module, Holder
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Cutting Module, Holder Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Cutting Module, Holder; Fig. 6 Movable stop 372MP034 ... -
Page 39: Vacuum Holder, Left
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Vacuum Holder, Left Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Vacuum Holder, Left; Fig. 7 Vacuum Holder, complete (TISOM) 03726902 Guide plate 372MP032 Vacuum release button (valve spindle) 13728011 O-rings for valve spindle 372MP049 Vacuum chuck 372MP078... -
Page 40: Inside View
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Inside view Drawing Pos. Description Cat no. Inside view; Fig. 8 Splash guard, top 372MP024 Splash guard, outer 372MP086 Contactor, state voltage and cycles 372MP004 Thermal switch, state voltage and cycles 372MP089 Switch 372MP005 Water cock, Cutting Module... - Page 41 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Inside view; Fig. 8 ...
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Page 42: Various
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Various Description Cat no. Vacuum pump TISPU (230V / 50Hz) 03726433 Vacuum pump TISPU (115V / 60Hz) 03726421 Filter for vacuum pump 13722901 Vacuum hose. PVC tube, clear, 3/16” (10 M) RNU19306 Recirculation Cooling Unit... -
Page 43: Electrical Diagram, 3-Phase
Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Diagrams Table of Contents Drawing Electrical diagram, 3-phase ..........13720095... - Page 44 Discoplan-TS Spare Parts and Diagrams Diagram 13720095 Electrical diagram, 3-phase Mains Current Capacitors for Coil for conductor K6-A40 Voltage adjust lamp Type Voltage Direct connection K6/4 220-240/50 240/60 Direct connection K6/41 200-220/50 220-240/60 0.62F/600V K6/4 380-415/50 415-440/60 0.57F/600V K6/41 415-440/50 440-480/60 0.47F/600V...
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