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METKON FORCIPOL 352 High-Volume Grinding & Polishing Station (Semi-Automated)
The Metkon FORCIPOL 352 is a cutting-edge High-Volume Grinding & Polishing Station designed
to revolutionize sample preparation in materials science and metallography. With its semi-automated
features, robust construction, and exceptional throughput, the FORCIPOL 352 streamlines the process
of achieving perfectly polished and planar specimen surfaces.
The FORCIPOL 352 is ideal for the following applications:
- Metallographic Research: Whether you’re studying microstructures, grain boundaries, or phase identification, the FORCIPOL 352 ensures precise sample preparation for accurate analysis.
- Quality Control and Inspection: Manufacturing industries can rely on the FORCIPOL 352 to prepare large batches of specimens efficiently, ensuring consistent quality control.
- Materials Characterization: From alloys to ceramics, the FORCIPOL 352 delivers high-quality polished surfaces for detailed material characterization.
Benefits:
- Increased Throughput: Process multiple samples simultaneously, significantly reducing preparation time compared to manual methods.
- Improved Consistency: Achieve uniform and repeatable surface finishes across all samples thanks to semi-automated controls.
- Reduced Labor Costs: Minimize manual operation, freeing up staff for other tasks and optimizing resource allocation.
- Enhanced Ergonomics: User-friendly design minimizes operator fatigue and ensures a safe working environment.
The Metkon FORCIPOL 352 is your gateway to efficient, high-quality sample preparation. Unlock the potential of your research and quality control processes with this advanced grinding and polishing station.
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- High Throughput: The FORCIPOL 352 provides up to 2X more sample throughput compared to regular grinding and polishing machines. Its efficient design allows for rapid processing of very large specimens or a high volume of specimens in specimen holders.
- Perfectly Polished Surfaces: Achieve flat, mirror-like specimen surfaces with precision. The FORCIPOL 352 ensures uniformity and quality in every sample.
- Robust Construction: Built for heavy-duty operations, the FORCIPOL 352 features a steel construction that withstands demanding use.
- Integrated Automatic Cleaning & Drying: Avoid contamination and maintain sample integrity with the station’s automatic cleaning and drying system.
- Safe Operation: The FORCIPOL 352 provides a totally enclosed working area, ensuring operator safety during grinding and polishing.
| Grinding/Polishing Station | Standard |
| Automatic Sample Cleaning and Drying Station | Standard |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard |
| Grinding/Polishing Motor Power (S1) | 3 kW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Speed | 50-750 RPM |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Rotation Direction | CW |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Diameter | Ø350 / 300 mm |
| Grinding/Polishing Disc Cleaning & Drying | Automatic |
| Automatic Head Motor Power | 350 Watt |
| Automatic Head Motor Speed | 50-200 RPM |
| Automatic Head Motor Rotation Direction | CW / CCW |
| Grinding Depth Measurement | Standard |
| Grinding Depth Range | 0 - 3 mm |
| Sample Holder Type | Central Force |
| Sample Holder Diameter | Ø210 / 160 mm |
| Central Pressure Force | 30 - 750 N |
| Sample Cleaning | Pressurized Water + Ethanol |
| Sample Drying | Filtered Pressurized Air Drier |
| Automatic Peristaltic Dosing Unit | Standard with 6 Individual Pumps |
| Magnetic Stirrers | Standard |
| HMI Touch Screen | 7" Colored Touch Screen |
| Program Memory | 35 Programs |
| Dimensions, W x D x H | 1310 x 840 x 1600h mm |
| Weight | 700 kgs |
| Mains | 400 V, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. |
| Accessories for FORCIPOL 352 | |
| GR 0801 | Working Kit for Ø350 mm Applications Including the following standard set of accessories & consumables: *Aluminium wheel, 350 mm dia, *Special Magnetic Foil, 350 mm dia. *Thin Metal Plate (5 pcs), 350 mm dia. *Magneto grinding disc 54 mic., 350 mm dia. *Magneto grinding disc 18 mic., 350 mm dia. *An assortment of 5 polishing cloths, 350 mm dia. *Diamond suspensions 1 ltr of each of 6 µ, 3 µ, 1 µ and lubricant |
| GR 0802 | Working Kit for Ø300 mm Applications Including the following standard set of accessories & consumables: *Aluminium wheel, 300 mm dia, *Special Magnetic Foil, 300 mm dia. *Thin Metal Plate (5 pcs), 300 mm dia. *Magneto grinding disc 54 mic., 300 mm dia. *Magneto grinding disc 18 mic., 300 mm dia. *An assortment of 5 polishing cloths, 300 mm dia. *Diamond suspensions 1 ltr of each of 6 µ, 3 µ, 1 µ and lubricant |
| Additional working wheels | |
| 31 92 | Aluminium Wheel, 350 mm |
| 31 52 | Splash Guard, 300 mm |
| GR 0140 | 3-lights warning beacon with audible signal (To be ordered simultaneously together with the machine order) |
| GR 0665 | Barcode Scanner for easy loading correct programs for different samples |
| GR 1397-00 | Water Filtering and Pressure Regulator System for city water inlet. Keeps the water pressure at the appropriate level and protects from sudden pressure spikes. Filtering out impurities in the water and prevents calcification. |
| YM 3824-00 | Spare Siliphos Cartridge Filter (for Water Filtering and Pressure Regulator System (GR 1397-00)) |
| Specimen Holders for FORCIPOL 352 | |
| 46 45 | Clamp type specimen holder, Ø 160 mm, 3 rectangular specimens with 40 x 70 mm. |
| 46 71 | Teardrop specimen holder, Ø160 mm, 6 specimens with 40 - 25 mm diameter |
| 46 72 | Teardrop specimen holder, Ø160 mm, 4 specimens with 52 - 25 mm diameter |
| 46 77 | Universal specimen holder for large and irregular shaped specimens, Ø160 mm with 6 clamping fixture |
| 46 78 | Universal specimen holder for large and irregular shaped specimens, Ø210 mm with 10 clamping fixtures |
| 46 73 | Teardrop specimen holder, Ø210 mm, 10 specimens with 40 - 25 mm diameter |
| 46 74 | Teardrop specimen holder, Ø210 mm, 8 specimens with 50 - 25 mm diameter |
| 46 39 | Clamp type specimen holder, Ø220 mm, 3 specimens for irregular shaped samples (Including loading plate) |
| Accessories for Specimen Loading | |
| 45 60 | LEVOMAT Specimen Loading Fixture, to level the specimens within the central force specimen holders, without specimen loading plate. |
| Specimen Loading Plates | |
| 45 50 | Specimen Loading Plate Ø160 mm |
| 45 45 | Specimen Loading Plate Ø210 mm |
| FORCIPOL 352 Catalogue |  Free Download PDF >> |