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  • Preciso CLM50 8" Precision Cut Off Machine

    Preciso-CL Series CLM50 represents the latest addition for automatic precision cutting.
    Preciso-CL Series CLM50 represents the latest addition for automatic precision cutting.

    TopTech CLM50 Precision wet abrasive 3-8" cut-off machinesThe CLM50 is designed with standard X cutting (upto a limit of 200mm) and Z cutting (upto a limit of 50mm) but also has an option for serial cutting Y (upto a limit of 80mm)

    The CLM50 has T-slot beds for multiple vice options and a variable speed motor of 50 - 5000 rpm

    The CLM50 operates with wheel sizes of 3" - 8" and has a twin arbor of 12.7 or 25.4 mm to accomodate multiple wheels

    Automatic cutting is varaible between 0.01 and 5 mm per second, which is also the same for manual cutting when the operation uses the joystick to move the stage.

    The CLM50 is illuminated by a powerful LED light to make it easy to observe the cutting. It is also supplied with laser alignment that helps the user get the correct starting position on the sample.

    The magnetic cleaning spray gun stores in any location.

    They are supplied with an 50L recirculating tank on wheels.

    They come with two quick locking operated clamping vices.

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  • Plato-E M-P100WR Twin Belt Linisher

    For fast plane grinding we are able to offer the M-P100WR bench top twin belt linisher ideal for all labs. Plato-E Manual Grinding Polishing MachineFor fast plane grinding we are able to offer the M-P100WR bench top twin belt linisher.

    The M-P100WR offers:
    • Variable Speed belt movement to allow for many diffierent materials.
    • Water tap for washing samples.
    • Heavy duty motor and solid bench weight of 54kgs.
    • Stainless Steel anti splash guard
    • Easy changing of belts
    • For dry grinding the option to attached a vacuum is avilable
    M-P100WR requires 62 x 63 x 38 cms of bench space.

    If you would like to watch a video of this M-P100WR machine please click here to go to our You Tube channel.

    Plato-E Manual Grinding Polishing Machine

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  • Plato-E Manual Grinding Polishing Machine

    Our manual range grinding polishing machine are ideal for smaller labs where either there is small throughput of samples, or where samples vary in size and shape. Plato-E Manual Grinding Polishing Machine Our manual range of manual grinder polishers are ideal for smaller labs where either there is small throughput of samples, or where samples vary in size and shape.

    The Plato-E range of manual grinder polishers all offer:
    • Dual direction platen rotation to ensure even grinding and polishing.
    • Variable speed control from 50 to 600rpm.
    • Adjustable positioning of the stainless steel water pipe.
    • High quality bearing system designed within all polisher grinders
    They are available in 200mm, 250mm and 300mm sizes.The twin wheel machines have optional twin motors.

    If you would like to watch a video of this machine please click here to go to our You Tube channel.

    Plato-E Manual Grinding Polishing Machine

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