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Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine

Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine

Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine

Product catalog summary
Machine Overview
The Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine by Wykeham Farrance is designed for high precision cutting and grinding of rock specimens. It features a safety device with a protection cover conforming to CE directives and a 24V control front panel to prevent electrical hazards.

Standards Compliance
The machine complies with ASTM D4543, ISRM, and EN 12390-1 standards, ensuring flatness, parallelism, and axis perpendicularity of end surfaces.

Key Features
  • Double blade system for trimming and grinding without blade replacement.
  • Integrated cooling water system with a high-performance recirculation pump.
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel water tank and clamping system.
  • LED light system for enhanced visibility during operations.

Sample Preparation
The machine can handle core rock specimens up to 75 mm in diameter and 225 mm in length, and irregular samples up to 75 mm height, 65 mm width, and 225 mm length. It includes a clamping system to secure samples during processing.

Operating Procedure
  1. Specimen Cutting: Secure the core sample in the jig, use the manual feeding system to cut, and ensure continuous water recirculation for cooling.
  2. Grinding: Clamp the specimen, apply a marker for monitoring, and use the diamond wheel for grinding with continuous cooling.

Technical Specifications
  • Maximum core rock size: 75 mm diameter x 225 mm length.
  • Blade speed: 3000 rpm.
  • Dimensions: 855 mm x 750 mm x 900 mm (L x W x H).
  • Weight: 170 kg.

Ordering Information
  • 32-D0528/A: 230V, 50Hz, 1ph.
  • 32-D0528/AZ: 110V, 60Hz, 1ph.
  • 32-D0528/AY: 220V, 60Hz, 1ph.

Customer Support
Wykeham Farrance offers expert support, installation, and training for their equipment. Contact details for various regions are provided for customer assistance.
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Catalog excerpts

Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine-1

High Precision System for Cutting and Grinding

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Core Trimmer and Cut-Off Machine-2

CORE TRIMMER AND CUT-OFF MACHINE Standards: ASTM D4543 | ISRM | EN 12390-1 Wykeham Farrance MACHINE has developed a high precision laboratory Core NAME — MACHINE DESCRIPTION Trimmer for the preparation of rock specimens. The Core Trimmer will quickly and accurately transform irregular core or rock pieces obtained from the field into perfectly machined rock samples. High Precision Time Saving Full compliance with the Standards for end surfaces flatness, parallelism and axis perpendicularity. Thanks to the double blade system; trimming and surface grinding can be done with the same machine without...

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High Precision System for Cutting and Grinding Full compliance with the Standards for end surfaces flatness, parallelism and axis perpendicularity. Protection cover conforming to CE directive with interlocked safety switch preventing access to the blades when in motion. LED light system to increase visibility through the inspection window during the cutting and grinding phase. Double blade system for trimming and surface grinding without the need to replace the blades. Integrated cooling water system with high performance water recirculation pump. Stainless steel tank and clamping system. 24...

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CORE TRIMMER AND CUT-OFF MACHINE — HIGH PRECISION SYSTEM FOR CUTTING AND GRINDING How to Prepare the Rock Core Specimen The laboratory Core Trimmer machine allows you to prepare a rock core specimen according to the following procedure: Specimen Cutting First, clamp the core sample rock in the jig so that it’s held securely in place during the cutting process. During the cutting phase, water is continuously recirculated to cool the blade and flush cuttings. The precise manual feeding system moves the blade horizontally. Once the specimen is cut, retract the blade and turn the saw off. Unclamp...

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Ordering Information Laboratory core trimmer, cut-off and grinding machine up to 75 mm diameter specimens, 230V, 50Hz, 1ph. 32-D0528/AZ Laboratory core trimmer, cut-off and grinding machine up to 75 mm diameter specimens, 110V, 60Hz, 1ph. 32-D0528/AY Laboratory core trimmer, cut-off and grinding machine up to 75 mm diameter specimens, 220V, 60Hz, 1ph. Diamond cutting blade. 230 mm dia. x 2,5 mm thickness suitable with machine model 32-D0528/AX 32-D0528/A3 Double-faced cup wheel 230 mm dia. x 16 mm thickness suitable for machines series 32-D0528/AX. Technical Specifications Maximum core rock size:...

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Wykeham Farrance Customer Care Wykeham Farrance is the Soil and Rock Testing Division of CONTROLS. As one of the longest established manufacturing companies in the world of Construction Materials Testing solutions, we are dedicated to supplying high quality, accurate, affordable, easy to use systems. As a valued customer of CONTROLS, you will receive continuous, expert support and advice for your Wykeham Farrance equipment. Furthermore, we can offer full installation and training in the correct operation of your equipment. For support from our expert Customer Care Team, contact your local CONTROLS...

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