GRINDING & POLISHING AUTOMAT Designed and developed by QATM, the compact Qpol 300 BOT completely automates the grinding and polishing aspects of the specimen preparation process, including cleaning and drying. Simple touch-screen controls access all parameters and procedures. The Qpol 300 BOT ensures that each specimen is properly processed and guarantees reproducible results and, in addition more space for sample analysis. GRINDING & POLISHING AUTOMAT MODULAR CONSTRUCTION GRINDING AND POLISHING STATIONS Elements for the Qpol 300 BOT come from the System Lab cabinets and equipment. Within the sturdy aluminium housing, it is possible to install 4 to 8 system work stations. Up to 11 different operations can be programmed and sequenced for a particular application. Options include pre-grinding, grinding and polishing as well as cleaning and drying in any combination. The Qpol 300 BOT automatically proceeds from one step to the next, eliminating the manual, timeconsuming task of cleaning each sample holder between steps. The Qpol 300 BOT is constructed with stations for complete materialographic operations from planar grinding through intermediate steps and final polishing. All stations are integrated into the system. The grinding and polishing discs are fixed onto the working wheels by using a vacuum (Vacu-Jet System) or magnetic disc system. Each station can be configured for specific abrasive requirements. Water, diamond suspensions, diamond lubricant and oxide dispensing are fully integrated and controlled via programming. Grinding and polishing stations can also include fully automatic protective covers to maintain a clean work environment.

The grinding and polishing head picks up a sample holder from the stack and travels to individual work stations to perform each cycle in the proper sequence. Upon completion, the head returns the holder to the stack. The use of two heads allows simultaneous grinding and polishing and optimizes the Qpol 300 BOT when preparing multiple specimen holders. The sample holder racking system holds up to 12 sample holders. After starting the machine, the holders are taken out automatically for processing. After processing, the completed sample holders are returned to their original position with the polished...

ULTRASONIC CLEANING STATION HIGH SPEED CLEANING STATION The ultrasonic cleaning station provides intermediate or final cleaning. Cleaning time and sequence is easily programmable. The cleaning tank includes heating with variable temperature control. A recirculation filter system, which lengthens the useful life of the cleaning fluid and optimizes the final result, is also available. The cleaning station enables a fully automatic cleaning of the sample. The multi-step cleaning is carried out with water, air and alcohol. Cleaning times and steps are completely adjustable as needed. GRINDING & POLISHING...

DATA TRANSFER The QATM central lab is always looking for solutions for your problems. We can develop an optimum procedure for a particular sample and send it to you via data transfer. Acquired data can also be exchanged via an internal network. This enables reproducibility and comparison of procedures and parameters anywhere, anytime. GRINDING & POLISHING AUTOMAT Simple operation with drag-and-drop graphical touch-screen controls at the central panel that can slide to any work station. For each step, the screen shows a graphical representation of the working position. It is possible to follow...

ULTRASONIC CLEANER depends on equipment: 4.3-15.6 kVA 400 V/50 Hz Power supply Working wheels GRINDING AND POLISHING HEAD 4 different grinding media Grinding paper GRINDING STATION Grinding stone FOIL CHANGER GRINDING AND POLISHING STATION Central pressure Controlled removal CLEANING STATION Cleaning media air, water, ethanol (option) Sample holder time and steps can be set as needed 1 POLISHING GRINDING POLISHING AUTOMAT Connected load