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MA671635_13.1 

 

1/23/2012 

 

www.buehler.com 

VibroMet

®

 2 

Vibratory Polisher 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 67-1635-160

Page 1: ...MA671635_13 1 1 23 2012 www buehler com VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher ...

Page 2: ...een a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments and supplies for use in materials analysis Buehler products are used throughout the world in manufacturing facilities quality laboratories and universities to analyze all types materials including Ferrous and Non ferrous metals Thermal spray coatings Printed Circuit Boards Fasteners Ceramics Composites Semiconductors Rocks Glasses Plastics Compa...

Page 3: ...2003 EN 60204 1 2006 EN 61000 6 2 2005 01 EN 61000 6 4 2002 EN 61326 2001 A1 A2 A3 Quality Assurance Underwriters Laboratories Inc ID A3104 1130 W Lake Cook Road Suite 340 Buffalo Grove IL 60089 USA This machine is CE marked Lake Bluff Illinois USA Prepared by Kate Watling Technical Communicator THIS MANUAL IS A CUSTOM GENERATED DOCUMENT IT INCLUDES ALL REVISIONS RELATIVE TO THIS SPECIFIC BUEHLER ...

Page 4: ...llation 4 Electrical Installation 4 Power Switch 5 Applying Polishing Cloths 5 Operation 6 Front Control Panel 6 Loading Specimens 7 Specimen Weights 7 Abrasive Application 8 Metadi Diamond Pastes 8 Polishing Tips 9 VibroMet 2 Recommended Polishing Procedures 10 Maintenance 11 Adjusting the Air Gap 11 Trouble Shooting Chart 12 VibroMet 2 Vibratory Polisher Accessories 13 Buehler Environmental Poli...

Page 5: ...ty covers all Buehler costs associated with the replacement of defective materials e g parts and labor If for any reason this unit must be returned to Buehler for warranty service please contact Buehler Service at www Buehler com or 1 800 283 4537 for prior authorization and shipping instructions If outside the US or Canada contact your local Buehler Representative Please include the following inf...

Page 6: ...MasterMet Colloidal Silica Suspension 0 06 μm 2 oz MicroPolish II Deagglomerated Alumina Suspension 6 oz WARNING Equipment Damage The VibroMet 2 weighs 175 lbs 80 kg Follow local safety practices to safely lift the VibroMet 2 from the shipping carton Improper lifting can result in personal injury or machine damage The VibroMet 2 is bolted to a wood base for protection during shipping Open areas ar...

Page 7: ... dust Sparks may ignite the dust or fumes Maintain the VibroMet 2 with care Properly maintained machines are less likely to bind and are easier to control Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous situation Only qualified repair personnel must perform machine service Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury Replace da...

Page 8: ...round pin Polarized plugs reduce the risk of electrical shock This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way Disconnect the power supply before making any electrical adjustments Capacitors inside the machine may retain a charge even if the machine is disconnected from the power supply Installation of the VibroMet 2 must comply with local electrical standards or codes of practice The Specifi...

Page 9: ...securing the PVC Polishing bowl to the VibroMet 2 see Figure 1 2 Remove any residue from previous polishing cloths with a suitable cleaning solvent 3 Remove the release liner on the back of the polishing cloth 4 Place one edge of the polishing cloth on the edge of the platen 5 Make sure the polishing cloth is centered on the platen 6 Working in one direction slowly press the polishing cloth on to ...

Page 10: ... amount of vibratory amplitude Cycle Controls the polishing action of the VibroMet 2 Polisher Press the button to activate the polishing action Press the button to stop the polishing action Power Activates power to the VibroMet 2 Polisher Press the button to activate the power Press the button to deactivate the power CAUTION Equipment Damage If a loud striking noise occurs during the polishing cyc...

Page 11: ...oading Fixture Specimen Weights Mounted specimens are set in special holders that provide pressure to effectively polish specimen surfaces If additional pressure is needed weights can be added to the specimen holders 1 Screw the threaded shaft into the opening on top of the specimen holder 2 Hand tighten the shaft until secure 3 Place a weight through the shaft to rest on top of the specimen holde...

Page 12: ...plication Thoroughly wet the polishing cloth with distilled or deionized water before applying an abrasive suspension Apply a sufficient amount of abrasive to completely cover the polishing cloth by redistributing the abrasive with clean fingers or by the movement of the specimens during the polishing process Metadi Diamond Pastes When using Metadi diamond pastes dispense the paste from the applic...

Page 13: ... specific pH and a pH solution of 7 0 neutral is recommended for vibratory polishing Polishing steps and times will vary depending on the specimen material a Run through a polishing sequence and monitor the progress at 15 to 30 minute intervals b Remove the specimens from the polisher c Clean and dry them d Examine the specimen under a microscope e Adjust the polishing sequence as needed Some poli...

Page 14: ...20 min Stainless Steels Nickel Zirconium and Hafnuim Alloys 600 grit TexMet 6 micron Metadi Metadi Fluid 1 weight 120 240 min 6 micron TexMet Nylon 1 micron 05 micron Metadi Fluid 2 weights 120 240 min 1 micron MicroCloth Alumina MasterMet Metadi Fluid 2 weights 60 240 min Aluminum Brass and other Non ferrous Alloys 1200 grit TexMet Nylon 3 micron Metadi Fluid 1 weight 60 240 min 3 micron TexMet N...

Page 15: ... core If the air gap is too wide the VibroMet 2 will draw a high current which may cause coil burnout lack of vibratory action or failure of control Electrical Shock Hazard Power off the unit before servicing Tools Needed 7 16 Socket Wrench 9 16 Wrench Feeler Gauge 1 Disconnect and unplug the VibroMet 2 from all power sources 2 Remove the PVC polishing bowl and drive plate 3 Remove the screws secu...

Page 16: ...ten the spring bolts Hum but no vibration Defect SCR or rectifier Replace broken parts Loud striking noise Air gap not adjusted correctly Adjust air gap to correct gap of 035 inch No lubrication between weights and holders Coat contacting surface with clean lubricant Specimen holders not rotating at normal rate 6 rev per min Control set too low Increate the rate Insufficient lubricant Add clean po...

Page 17: ...1 inch 40 mm diameter mounted specimens Specimen Weights 67 1529 Set of 9 weights and 3 studs for use with 67 1526 67 1527 and 37 1528 Specimen Holders Up to 3 weights can be used with each holder Extra Polishing Bowl 67 1530 Loading Fixture 67 1540 1 inch 25 mm 1 inch 30 mm and 1 inch 40 mm loading fixture Loading Fixture 67 1541 2 inch 50 mm loading fixture MasterMet Colloidal Silica Suspension ...

Page 18: ...rocesses our materials and our people in order to reduce the environmental impacts associated with our products To help conserve natural resources and to protect human health and environment please follow your state and local regulations on recycling and disposing of waste consumables or parts related to your Buehler machine For End Of Life on Buehler machines if recycling and disposal facilities ...

Page 19: ...oMet 2 Assembly Drawing and Parts List Note Drawings and part numbers are subject to change without notice 15 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 Figure 8a VibroMet 2 Assembly Diagram See Detail A ...

Page 20: ...roMet 2 Assembly Drawing and Parts List Note Drawings and part numbers are subject to change without notice 16 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 Figure 8b VibroMet 2 Assembly Diagram Parts List ...

Page 21: ...et 2 Assembly Drawing and Parts List Note Drawings and part numbers are subject to change without notice 17 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 Figure 9 VibroMet 2 Assembly Diagram 2 and Parts List ...

Page 22: ...VibroMet 2 Assembly Drawing and Parts List Note Drawings and part numbers are subject to change without notice 18 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 Figure 10 VibroMet 2 Electrical Diagram ...

Page 23: ...VibroMet 2 Assembly Drawing and Parts List Note Drawings and part numbers are subject to change without notice 19 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 Figure 11 VibroMet 2 Packaging Diagram ...

Page 24: ...R4017A ADHESIVE SEAL CLEAR RTV 11 OZ 0 01 TB R4559 ADHESIVE ANAEROBIC THREAD GR 0 01 EA R7491 SCR 6 32 X 3 8 PAN HD PHIL SS 2 EA R7501 ANAEROBIC ADHESIVE SHAFT GRADE 0 01 ML R8572 SPACER 6 32 25 DIA X 420 LONG 6 EA R8814 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10A 250V 1 EA R8831 SCR 10 32 X 3 8 PH W W ST CD 1 EA R8835 SCR 8 32 X 3 8 PH W W STL CD 2 EA R9008A CORD IEC POWER U S 0 EA R9008B CORD IEC POWER EUROPE 0 EA R900...

Page 25: ...nd part numbers are subject to change without notice 21 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 2780S511 CABLE AC INPUT 1 EA 406370006 MASTERMET POLISHING SUSPENSION 1 EA 636377006 MASTERPREP SUSPENSION 6 OZ 1 BT 671540 VIBROMET SPEC LOADING FIXTURE 1 EA ...

Page 26: ...er ca Email info buehler ca Buehler Canada Service 10 Carlow Court 2 Whitby Ontario L1N 9T7 Tel 800 268 3593 905 201 4686 Fax 905 201 4683 Email info buehler ca Buehler UK Service 101 Lockhurst Lane Coventry CV6 5SF England Tel 44 0800 707 6273 Fax 44 0800 707 6724 Buehler United Kingdom Website www buehler co uk E mail sales buehler co uk Service E mail service buehler co uk Buehler France Tel 33...

Page 27: ...Notes 23 MA671635_13 1 Original Instructions 1 23 2012 ...

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