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Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.

GIGA

S Vibratory Polisher

Contents

AGE

Warranty

1.0 Safety Guidelines

2.0 Product Description

3.0 Unpacking, Shipping, and Installation

4.0 Start

Up and Operation

5.0 Vibratory Polishing Basics

6.0 Maintenance

7.0 Metallographic Consumables

8.0 Troubleshooting

9.0 List of Spare Parts

10.0 Electrical and Mechanical Drawings

Summary of Contents for GIGA-S

Page 1: ... Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Equipment Type Variable Frequency and Voltage Vibratory Polisher Model GIGA S Electrical Requirements 110 220 Volts Electrical Frequency 50 60 Hz Motor Frequency 0 240 Hz Motor Voltage 50 220 V Manual Revision Date May 2021 ...

Page 2: ...follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Contents PAGE Warranty i 1 0 Safety Guidelines 1 2 0 Product Description 4 3 0 Unpacking Shipping and Installation 6 4 0 Start Up and Operation 8 5 0 Vibratory Polishing Basics 14 6 0 Maintenance 15 7 0 Metallographic Consumables 16 8 0 Troubleshooting 22 9 0 List of Spare Parts 24 10 0 Electrical and Mechanical Draw...

Page 3: ... sole purpose of identifying such goods and shall not create an express warranty that the goods shall conform to such description THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY STATES PACE TECHNOLOGIES ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY...

Page 4: ...een Buyer and Seller Buyer s rights under the warranty shall be suspended during any period of such default and the original warranty period will not be extended beyond its original expiration date despite such suspension of warranty rights 7 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS This agreement has been made in and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona These terms and conditions and the descrip...

Page 5: ...ry to yourself or the machine Ensure that the bowl is completely locked down before attempting to power on machine 1 3 Emergency Statement 1 2 Safety Precautions 1 Operate unit as specified in this manual Disconnect power before opening unit Ensure that any air slots on the machine remain unobstructed Careful attention to this instruction manual and the recommended safety guidelines is essential f...

Page 6: ... condition prior to use The following safety check of the locking mechanism is required Test 1 Activate the main switch 2 Insert the locking handle into the side slot 3 Rotate handle 180 counterclockwise to unlock the bowl 4 Press Run Stop button Proper Response The lock indicator on the front panel should glow red and the machine will not begin running a program A message will display on the scre...

Page 7: ...or set to a specific customizable frequency and voltage to slowly polish the surface of a placed specimen When used in conjunction with PACE polishing slurries a sub micron finish can be achieved on all materials The GIGA S accepts both 9 and 12 inch polishing bowls which allows specimens with a large variety of shapes and sizes to be polished with minimal operator attention Pulse Mode is a new fe...

Page 8: ...low with a 9 inch bowl installed 2 2 Features Three easily programmable buttons for quick access to common polishing procedures Easy lock bowl for quick cleaning and changing of polishing medium Two piece bowl design for leak free operation Interchangeable bowl provides ability to polish on a 9 or 12 inch surface New Pulse Mode feature for stain free polishing if samples are left unattended after ...

Page 9: ...er 2 3 Technical Specifications 5 Electrical Specifications 110 220 Volts 50 60 Hz Polishing Bowl Sizes 9inch 12inch Sample Holder Sizes 1 00in 25mm 1 25in 30mm 1 50in 40mm 2 00in 50mm Motor Type Piezoelectric Weight Approx 150 lbs 68 kg Dimensions W x H x D Approx 17in x 16in x 20in 431mm x 406mm x 508mm Working Temperature 32 100 F 0 40 C Shipping Temperature 32 130 F 0 54 C Storage Temperature ...

Page 10: ... Unpack and check for completeness of parts Measures WxHxD Approx 27in x 22 5in x 24in 685mm x 571mm x 609mm Weight Approx 165 lbs 75 kg When moving box lift from the bottom It is recommended a minimum of two people assist when moving an object exceeding 40 lbs 2 2 Shipping The GIGA S Vibratory Polisher is packaged in a custom box with form fitting foam The foam and box may be discarded after remo...

Page 11: ...d safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 7 2 3 Installation The GIGA S should be placed on a stable flat surface with access to an electrical connection To reduce noise caused by rapid vibration of the unit ensure surface is as sturdy as possible Locate the power plugin on the back of the GIGA S machine Plug the provided power cord into the mating hole Flip the power switch to turn on The swi...

Page 12: ...all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 4 0 Start up and Operation 4 1 General 8 The GIGA S Vibratory Polisher is typically used as a final polishing step in the metallographic process When used in conjunction with other PACE Technologies equipment and consumables perfect sample preparation can be easily achieved NANO 2000S FEMTO 1100S NANO 1000S FEMTO 1500S ZETA...

Page 13: ...tion manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 4 2 Screen Interface 9 9 The GIGA S has a large print template that is used to run all functions of the machine It is easy to use and program All the button functions are explained in the following sections 4 2 1 Display Screen Timer Display Speed Indicator Digit Indicator ...

Page 14: ...eed Pressing the Frequency button will bring up the frequency screen Setting the parameter on this screen will save it to the button All of these parameters will be saved to the button and therefore activated on a short press of the button Speed Buttons Adjusts the speed setting of the bowl up or down in 5 increments Digit Adjustment Buttons Up Down Buttons Moves the digit above the Digit Indicato...

Page 15: ...ncy set screen as seen at the bottom of the page Use the digit indicator buttons to change to desired frequency While on the frequency editing screen edit each speed increment as needed The machine is set at the factory for a smooth speed curve Cus tomized adjustments can be made to each speed setting Lock Indicator Green Light Indicates the lock is activated and the machine is able to start Red L...

Page 16: ... GIGA sample holders The GIGA S is fully capable of handling irregular and heavy objects If the user wishes to place a large or irregularly shaped object in the bowl it is recommended to adjust the frequency to ensure optimal polishing If similar parts are polished often the ability to save the procedure is available The desired frequency can be found as follows 4 4 Finding the Correct Frequency 1...

Page 17: ...ters to P1 P2 or P3 2 Set the timer to desired time 3 Change the speed to desired speed setting 4 Toggle Pulse mode on or off 5 Press button again to save 4 6 Finding the Correct Speed Once the optimal frequency is found the speed setting needs to be set Speed is simply the amplitude of the vibration Increase the speed to make the specimen s rotate faster If they are moving smoothly across the sur...

Page 18: ...ratory polishing uses a spring and motor to create the vibration and by angling the spring mechanism this causes the specimen to rotate around the polishing bowl This results in minimal damage to the sample but can require up to several hours of polishing The advantages can be seen in the below figures Figure 1 and 2 show the effect of polishing a low carbon steel with standard polishing technique...

Page 19: ...own with a damp cloth when small contaminants can be seen If a large amount of sloshing has occurred the hood should be removed and thoroughly cleaned to reduce the risk of contamination 6 2 Instructions Take a damp cloth and lightly scrub the surface of the cover and hood Do not use chemicals to clean To remove the hood for cleaning loosen the four thumb screws on the back of the machine shown be...

Page 20: ...520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 16 7 0 Metallographic Consumables 7 1 SiC Abrasive Paper Surface Roughness ...

Page 21: ...hile minimizing damage POLYPAD Polishing Pad is a very tightly woven and rugged polishing pad for intermediate polishing which provides good removal and flatness TEXPAN Polishing Pad is commonly used as an intermediate polishing pad for metals and ceramics It is low napped for superior edge retention BLACK CHEM 2 Polishing Pad is a porometric polymer pad that has a consistency similar to a porous ...

Page 22: ...or most metals It is a stacked pad for better contouring to the specimen surface with minimal relief MICROPAD Polishing Pad is the most common high napped final polishing pad for metals and polymers The high nap provides a very soft and gentle polishing action TRICOTE Polishing Pad is a tight high napped final polishing pad for most metals It has a tighter nap than the MICROPAD polishing pads NAPP...

Page 23: ...d this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 14 7 3 Educational Etchant Database https database metallographic com pace etchant php Etchant Database Over 2200 etchants Search fields Material or metal type Specific alloys Etchant name Micro vs Macro etchant Keyword MSDS for etchant chemicals ...

Page 24: ...vantages of a polycrystalline diamond over a monocrystalline diamond Higher removal rates self sharpening abrasive Very uniform surface finish Improved uniformity of particle size distribution Harder tougher particles Blocky shaped particles Hexagonal microcrystallites equally hard in all directions Extremely rough surface more cutting points Surface area is 300 greater than with a microcrystallin...

Page 25: ...ion properties of the specimen 7 5 1 Colloidal Silica Colloidal silica is a relatively soft abrasive with high chemical activity It is an ideal chemical mechanical polishing CMP abrasive The chemical activity of colloidal silica results from the electrochemical balance zeta potential required to keep very fine particles from aggregating This chemical balance also produces a surface phenomenon whic...

Page 26: ...olycrystalline colloidal alumina processed by a proprietary seeded gel process Polycrystalline alumina offers two significant improvements over conventional alumina calcining processes Tighter better controlled particle size distributions Harder alpha alumina particles The improved uniformity of particle size distribution is a result of less particle aggregation which produces significantly less s...

Page 27: ...10 amp fast blow More extensive troubleshooting repair guides videos parts list are provided online at www metallographic com or https www metallographic com PACE service GIGA service html Problem Cause Solution No power or function a Unit is disconnected from main electrical power supply a Verify electrical source and connection b Main power switch is off b Turn on main power switch c Blown fuse ...

Page 28: ...his instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher 9 0 List of Spare Parts 24 Part no Description Images Mechanical GS M 001 Base plate GS CBS A Chuck bearing support GS CBS B Chuck bearing support slide GS M 002 Locking Sensor Hex Mount GS M 003 Lock Sensor Chip GS HANDLE A Removable Handle Main Body ...

Page 29: ... installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Mechanical GS HANDLE B Removable Handle Shaft Arm GS HANDLE C Removable Handle Allen GS 9IN BOWL A 9in Romvable Bowl Base pt1 GS 9IN BOWL B 9in Removable Bowl Pressure Ring pt2 GS 12IN BOWL A 12in Removable Bowl Base pt1 GS 12IN BOWL B 12in Removable Bowl Pressure Ring pt2 GS BOWL C Removable Bowl Ma...

Page 30: ...om Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Mechanical GS M 004 Hood Hinge pt1 GS M 005 Hood Hinge Plate pt2 GS M 005 Fixed mount GS M 006 Plastic mat GS M 007 Chuck pressed kit GS M 008 Magnetic chuck GS 1 00IN SH A 1in sample holder 26 ...

Page 31: ...ating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Mechanical GS 1 00IN SH B 1in weight block GS SH ROD C Weight block connect rod GS 1 25IN SH A 1 25in sample holder GS 1 25IN SH B 1 25in weight block GS 1 50IN SH A 1 5in sample holder GS 1 50IN SH B 1 5in weight block GS 2 00IN SH A 2in sample holder GS 2 00IN SH B 2in weight block GS LB S 1in 1 25in leveling block ...

Page 32: ...al carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Sheet Metal Parts GS F 001 Back Panel GS F 002 Locking Sensor Switch Bracket GS F 003 Hinged Hood Long Bar pt3 GS F 004 Template Frame 28 Standard Parts GS 003 PZT Motor POW F SWITCH Power Switch and Fuse Holder SEN B1 MS B1 Metal Sensor SRN 4 2IN 4 3in LCD Screen ...

Page 33: ...d this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Standard Parts GS HANDLE D Round Black Bakelite Ball End GS 005 High head knurled handle screw HNG DH 001 Damped Hinge OR 9 5 9inch O ring OR 12 5 12inch O ring GS 006 TFE washer GS 007 Thin nut GS T GIGA S Template 29 ...

Page 34: ...lease read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Standard Parts GS 008 Circle brush OR 8 1 5 O ring 8 1 5 M8 FEET Base Feet set of 4 30 Assemblies GS 9IN BOWL 9in Removable Bowl GS 12IN BOWL 12in Removable Bowl GS A CBS Chuck bearing support assembly ...

Page 35: ...nd follow all installation operating and safety guidelines GIGA S Vibratory Polisher Part no Description Images Assemblies GS A 1 00IN SH 1 00in Weighted Sample Holder Set GS A 1 25IN SH 1 25in Weighted Sample Holder Set GS A 1 50IN SH 1 50in Weighted Sample Holder Set GS A 2 00IN SH 2 00in Weighted Sample Holder Set GS A HANDLE Removable Handle Assembly 31 GS A 2 00IN SH Hood GS A HANDLE SMC cove...

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