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MA691100_14 

[Original Instructions] 

4/08/2013 

Buehler Worldwide Mission Statement 

We are Buehler, the science behind materials preparation and analysis and the premier company in our 
field, since 1936. Our global mission is to deliver outstanding value and delight our customers by 
providing innovative, quality, on-time products and services. 

To fulfill our mission, we will continue to: 

 

Listen to and understand our customers to exceed their expectations. 

 

Apply engineering and technical support to provide innovative solutions to our customers. 

 

Achieve profitable growth. 

 

Foster an environment of creativity, respect, teamwork, open communication and ethical behavior. 

 

Provide the training and tools which allow all of us to achieve our mission. 

 

Continually improve our performance in all aspects of the business. 

About Buehler 

For over 75 years, Buehler has been 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 

Companies use Buehler products to improve the material within their product, monitor production or 
incoming purchased material, do failure analysis and perform basic materials research. Buehler products 
fall into three categories:  

 

Sample preparation equipment for cutting, grinding and polishing specimen material (usually cross 
sectioning) prior to microstructural inspection. 

 

Metallographic consumables for the sample preparation equipment including; cutoff wheels, saw 
blades, mounting compounds, grinding papers, polishing cloths and polishing suspensions. 

 

Inspection and testing equipment including microscopes, image analyzers, video equipment and 
hardness testers. 

 

Summary of Contents for MiniMet 1000

Page 1: ...MA691100_14 1 4 08 2013 www buehler com MiniMet 1000 ...

Page 2: ...en 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 Compan...

Page 3: ...the following standards IEC 801 2 1991 IEC 801 3 1984 Quality Management System ISO 9001 2008 Registered firm Underwriters Laboratories Inc QMS Cert 10001679 1130 W Lake Cook Road Suite 340 Buffalo Grove IL 60089 USA This machine is CE marked Minhang Shanghai China Prepared by Kate Watling Technical Communicator THIS MANUAL IS A CUSTOM GENERATED DOCUMENT IT INCLUDES ALL REVISIONS RELATED TO THIS S...

Page 4: ...e 2 Safety Terms 3 Unpacking 3 Installation 4 Electrical Installation 4 Activating the MiniMet 1000 4 Operation 5 Control Panel 5 Buttons 5 Running a Grinding Polishing Cycle 7 Stopping a RUN CYCLE 7 MiniMet 1000 Polishing Bowl Preparation 8 Specimen Preparation 9 General Preparation Method 9 Maintenance 10 Buehler Environmental Policy 10 MiniMet 1000 Accessories 11 ...

Page 5: ... of normal use whichever comes first from the date of receipt by the customer The warranty is void if inspection shows evidence of abuse misuse unsafe use or unauthorized repair This warranty 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 ...

Page 6: ...ine in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Sparks may ignite the dust or fumes Maintain the MiniMet 1000 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 mainte...

Page 7: ...following items have been received Samples of CarbiMet paper and polishing cloths 3 Glass platens 3 Polishing bowls black white and blue CAUTION Equipment Damage The MiniMet 1000 weighs 25 lbs 11 kg Carefully lift the unit from the shipping carton DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not ...

Page 8: ...rical adjustments Capacitors inside the machine may retain a charge even if the machine is disconnected from the power supply Do not open the MiniMet 1000 Installation of the MiniMet 1000 must comply with local electrical standards or codes of practice The Specification Plate is located on the back of the MiniMet 1000 Check that the Specification Plate values for voltage current and power consumpt...

Page 9: ...on the back of the machine to the ON position and press the Power button on the control panel Figure 1 MiniMet 1000 Grinder Polisher Control Panel Buttons POWER Activates or deactivates power to the MiniMet 1000 When ON the panel LCDs will light up INCREASE DECREASE Use the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select a range of values for the different parameters RUN STOP Press the RUN STOP button to a...

Page 10: ...or newtons from 0 to 10 pounds in 1 pound increments or 0 to 50 newtons in 5 newton increments When the MiniMet 1000 is first activated the FORCE will be set to 0 zero Once a force value is entered it will become the default force value until the power switch is flipped to the OFF position or the unit is unplugged SOFT STOP Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select ON or OFF for SOFT STOP O...

Page 11: ...rammed value If the RUN STOP button is pressed at any time during a cycle the cycle will stop and pressure on the Load Arm will be released CAUTION Equipment Damage Do not lift the Load Arm after starting a RUN CYCLE An inaccurate force could be applied to the specimen Stopping a RUN CYCLE Once a RUN CYCLE has been stopped three options are available 1 Complete the RUN CYCLE Press the RUN STOP but...

Page 12: ...he Index Rib of the polishing bowl See Figure 3 Figure 3 Index Rib of the polishing bowl 3 Place the polishing bowl under the Load Arm so it fits in the square opening on the polishing deck 4 Adjust the polishing bowl so the Locating Pins are parallel with the Load Arm See Figure 4 Figure 4 Aligning the locating pins 5 Add the required abrasive or lubricants to the polishing bowl Do not flood the ...

Page 13: ...ample Alignment Fixture is highly recommended to ensure correct hole depth and location General Preparation Method This general method can be applied to preparation of many material types Refer to Buehler s SumMet Guide www Buehler com eClub for material specific preparation details SumMet methods can be adapted for use with the MiniMet For application assistance contact Buehler at 1 800 283 4537 ...

Page 14: ...tal management system and to minimize the creation of wastes and pollution We at Buehler will therefore manage our processes 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 consumable...

Page 15: ... Black White and Blue 69 1500 Polishing Bowls Set of 3 1 each Yellow Green and Red 69 1501 Storage Caddies 69 1502 Glass Platens 69 1510 Sample Alignment Fixture 69 1550 Drill Bits 69 1552 MiniMet Precision Thinning Attachment 69 1566 MiniMet Electromechanical Attachment 69 1570 Thin Section Attachment 69 1580 Thin Section Bowls 69 1581 Thin Section Glass Platens 69 1582 MiniMet Thin Section Slide...

Page 16: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 12 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 6 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram 1100900B Rev A2 ...

Page 17: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 13 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 7 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail A 1100900C Rev A5 ...

Page 18: ...niMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 14 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 8 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail B 1100900D Rev A7 R0612LW 3 ...

Page 19: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 15 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 9 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail C 1100900E Rev A5 ...

Page 20: ...and Parts List are subject to change without notice 16 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 10a MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail D 1100900F Rev A4 Figure 10b MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail E 1100900F Rev A4 ...

Page 21: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 17 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 11 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail F 1100900G Rev A2 ...

Page 22: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 18 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 12 MiniMet 1000 Assembly Diagram Detail G 1100900H Rev A3 ...

Page 23: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 19 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 13 MiniMet 1000 Electrical Diagram 1100900l Rev A1 ...

Page 24: ...MiniMet Drawings Note Drawings and Parts List are subject to change without notice 20 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 Figure 14 MiniMet 1000 Packaging Diagram 1100900J Rev A3 ...

Page 25: ... 1100S021 FACEPLATE BOWL EA 1 1100S022 PLATE DRIVE EA 1 1100S026 ARM YOKE TO SPECIMEN HOLDER EA 1 1100S031 01 BEZEL MINIMET 1000 EA 1 1100S033 CABINET UPPER EA 1 1100S034 SPRING LEVER ARM EA 1 1100S037 SHAFT GEAR DRIVE EA 1 1100S039 ADAPTER AND PIN ASSEMBLY EA 1 1100S049 SENSOR ASSEMBLY EA 1 1100S050 SENSOR PCB SENSOR MOUNTING EA 1 1100S051 120 HOLE SPEED DISC EA 1 1100S052 ADAPTER MOTOR MOUNTING ...

Page 26: ... 12 PAN PHIL HD NYLON EA 2 CSR819M4L12 SCREW FH PHIL M4X12 EA 4 CWS93D4 WASHER 4 SS EA 6 CWS93D6 WASHER 6 SS EA 3 CWS95D4 WASHER 4 SS EA 6 CWS95D6 WASHER 6 SS EA 3 CWS97 1D3 WASHER PLAIN M3 NYLON EA 10 L691500 LABEL FOR 691500 BOWLS EA 1 L691510 LABEL FOR 691510 PLATENS EA 1 M6086 GROUND LABEL EA 3 MN1KS002 GEARMOTOR 12V MINIMET 1000 EA 1 MN1KS004 SCREW SET 6 32 X 1 2 SS EA 1 MN1KS005 HUB 312 SHAF...

Page 27: ... EA 2 R7500 ANAEROBIC ADHESIVE STUD GRADE EA 1 R7519 SCREW 10 32 X 3 8 PAN PHIL SS EA 3 R7615 SCREW 6 32 X 3 8 PHIL SS EA 4 R7650 SCREW 6 32 X 1 2 TR PHIL HD SS EA 4 R7654 SCREW 4 40 X 5 8 RD PHIL SS EA 4 R7832 SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 PHIL PAN HD SS EA 2 R7846 SCREW 6 32 X 1 4 PAN PHIL HD SS EA 3 R7848 SCREW 6 32 X 3 4 PAN PHIL HD SS EA 4 R7908 NUT 10 32 KEPS EA 2 R8197 RETAINING RING EXT 22 DIA EA 1 R82...

Page 28: ... without notice 24 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 R9442 SCREW 6 32 X 3 8 OV PAINT PLAT EA 2 R9492 GROMMET STRIP 032 X 3 8 m 0 08 R9502 O RING 424 ID X 103 C S EA 1 R9809 FILTER SNAP IN RFI LINE EA 1 R9810 TAPE EMI RFI SHIELDING 1 5 W m 0 12 R9811 TAPE COND FABRIC 38 W X 6 L EA 2 ...

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Page 30: ...Notes 26 MA691100_14 1 Original Instructions 4 08 2013 ...

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