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I

NSTRUCTION 

M

ANUAL

 

MEGA

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T300S

 

Abrasive Cutter

 

3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ  85713  USA  Tel. +1 520

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882

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6598  Fax +1 520

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882

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6599  email: [email protected]    Web: http://www.metallographic.com

 

 

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

 

  

 

3.0   Safety Guidelines

 

3.1  Warning Sign

 

 

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This sign points to special safety features on the machine.

 

The MEGA

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T300S abrasive cutter has been designed for cutting metallographic specimens.  

DO NOT CUT oversize samples.  Always follow proper operational guidelines and avoid 

contact with moving parts, lubricants and abrasives.  Seek appropriate medical care for 

cutting injuries.

 

3.3   Emergency Statement

 

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Before operating, cutting chamber hood must be closed.  After cutting, the safety latch 

will not open for approximately 2

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3 seconds after pressing the stop (red) button.

 

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Use only certified cut

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off wheels from a professional supplier.  Improper blades selection 

voids warranty.  (For appropriate blade selection, refer to the Abrasive Blade Selection 

Guidelines Chart in Section 4.4)

 

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Disconnect power before opening the main unit.

 

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Replacement parts should be installed only by qualified personnel.

 

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Securely clamp the part / sample to the working table.  During cutting, consider that the 

part may pinch and cause jamming of the cut

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off wheel.  Use the appropriate clamping 

devices to avoid this occurrence.  

 

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Never start a cut under load.

 

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Make sure that the cut

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off blade is rotating down and into the sample.

 

3.2  Safety Precautions

 

9

 

Careful attention to this instruction manual and the recommended safety guidelines is 

essential for the safe operation of the 

MEGA

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T300S

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Proper operator training is required for the safe operation of the 

MEGA

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T300

.S  Any 

unauthorized mechanical and electrical change, as well as improper operation, voids all 

warranty claims.  All service issues need to be reported to the manufacturer / supplier.

 

Summary of Contents for MEGA-T300S

Page 1: ...ead this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Equipment Type 300 mm 12 inch Manual Abrasive Cut off Machine Model MEGA T300S Electrical Requirements 208Y 380 Volts 3 phase Frequency 50 60 Hz Motor Horsepower 5 5 hp 4 KW 3 phase Manual Revision Date October 10 2021 This instruction manual is provided with each piece of delivered equipment ...

Page 2: ... s specifications and any description in catalogs circulars and other written material published by PACE Technologies is the 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 P...

Page 3: ...ted to the failure by Buyer to pay all amounts due and payable to Seller under the work or purchase order or any other agreement between 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 8 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS...

Page 4: ...com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Contents PAGE Nameplate i Warranty ii 1 0 Product Description 1 2 0 Shipping Unpacking and Installation 6 3 0 Safety Guidelines 9 4 0 Start Up and Operation 12 5 0 Maintenance 18 6 0 Trouble Shooting 19 7 0 Cutting Basics 20 8 0 Electrical and Mechanical Drawings 23 iii ...

Page 5: ...S is very robust and durable with its cast aluminum alloy and stainless steel construction Featuring a corrosion free T slot table the MEGA T300S is a very versatile wheel table feed bench top model metallographic cutter 1 Control Screen Manual wheel feed Cutting chamber Table wheel feed Blade Height Locking Screw Safety Lock out Emergency Stop Control knobs Powerful motor The MEGA T300S is equipp...

Page 6: ...is instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 2 T slot table Rinse hose LED light Removable side port for longer feed through samples Removable side port for longer feed through samples Pass through side panels for long sample access Safety lock out for protecting user against moving blade Red flashing overload light when current setting is exceeded ...

Page 7: ...8 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web http www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Coolant applied directly to the blade Flexible coolant hose for application to cutting area Easy to use vises 3 ...

Page 8: ... mm diameter Wheel arbor 32 mm 1 25 inch diameter Maximum sample diameter 5 inch 125 mm diameter 3 x 10 inches 75 x 250 mm HxD Wheel feed Manual Table feed Manual Vertical movement 5 25 inch 135 mm Table feed movement y axis 7 6 inch 190 mm Weight Approx 500 lbs 230 kg Dimensions WxDxH Hood Closed 33 5 x 37 5 x 30 inch 850 cm x 950 cm x 766 cm Hood Open 33 5 x 37 5 x 35 5 inch 850 cm x 950 cm x 90...

Page 9: ...2 6599 email pace metallographic com Web http www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 1 3 Mechanical Schematic Note Installation of the MEGA T300S should be on a flat sturdy surface with easy access to electrical connections 5 ...

Page 10: ... 0 Unpacking Shipping and Installation 2 1 Unpacking Unit is delivered in a crate Unpack and check for completeness of parts Measures WxHxD Approx 36 x 40 x 35 inch Weight Approximately 550 lbs 2 2 Shipping When moving crate lift from bottom To move MEGA T300S use support bars provided with the machine The MEGA T300S is constructed of sensitive electronic and mechanical components Do not drop Caut...

Page 11: ...ty The MEGA T300S should be placed on a flat stable surface Connect coolant tank supply drain and electrical connections Electrical connections The standard saw is designed to operate at 208 220V 3 phase 120V 120V 120V ground optional 380V Verify voltage on nameplate Verify the direction of rotation of the cut off wheel The wheel should turn from top to bottom as viewed from the front of the machi...

Page 12: ...een Pump Tank drain valve External coolant supply Attach 3 4 inch tube between pump and cutter Drain 1 5 inch 38 mm tube Electrical connections Connect electrical power cable to source Note Inspect the operating voltage on the name plate Electrical connection for external coolant supply Power for recirculation system comes from the MEGA MT300S Recommended Coolant To minimize corrosion a coolant wi...

Page 13: ...utton Use only certified cut off wheels from a professional supplier Improper blades selection voids warranty For appropriate blade selection refer to the Abrasive Blade Selection Guidelines Chart in Section 4 4 Disconnect power before opening the main unit Replacement parts should be installed only by qualified personnel Securely clamp the part sample to the working table During cutting consider ...

Page 14: ...l installation operating and safety guidelines Recirculation tank The MEGA T300S is equipped with a coarse filter to remove large particulate and broken blades Note Dispose of the old coolant in accordance with federal state and local regulations Electrical connection Pressure line After cutting it is recommended that the cutting chamber be rinsed to prevent debris and corrosion build up Water val...

Page 15: ...gency stop switch Magnetic Safety switch 11 Test Activate main switch and close hood depress emergency stop switch Proper Response Machine powers down and motor stops in 2 3 seconds Malfunction Machine does not lose power Corrective measure If system does not power down disconnect power supply cord and call service technician Magnetic safety lock out switch Test Activate main switch and close hood...

Page 16: ...manual table feed cutter 12 4 2 Control Panel Coolant ON AUTO OFF Cutting wheel ON Starts the cutting wheel Cutting wheel OFF Stops the cutting wheel inductive brake engages to slow wheel Hood cannot be opened until safety lock releases in approximately 2 seconds after pressing the stop button Coolant ON AUTO OFF Operates the coolant pump in Auto or Manual mode Light ON OFF Turns inside chamber li...

Page 17: ...operating and safety guidelines Start up screen Press control panel knob to progress to information screen START UP SCREEN INFORMATION READY SCREEN OPERATING SCREEN Information screen set speed and force amps by rotating selector knob to highlight parameter in green press knob rotate to adjust parameter press knob to set Repeat for other parameter Set Speed Actual Operating Speed Cutting force amp...

Page 18: ...w metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 4 3 Wheel and Table Feed Wheel feed chop cut Unlock wheel feed by turning lever counter clockwise 4 3 1 Wheel feed cutting 4 3 2 Table feed cutting Open wheel spinner Table feed wheel Lock wheel by turning lever clockwise 14 Wheel lock ...

Page 19: ...allation operating and safety guidelines 1 Remove blade locking bolt reverse threaded 2 Position new 300 mm abrasive cut off wheel into position Use only certified abrasive cut off wheels 3 Gently tighten blade locking bolt Note locking bolt is reverse threaded 4 4 Changing abrasive cut off wheels 15 Changing Blade Remove Loosen by turning clockwise Tighten Turn counter clockwise To prevent shaft ...

Page 20: ...d 128 oz MAXCUT 1000 128 1 gallon MAXCUT 2 Cutting Fluid with Anticorrosion Additive 32 oz MAXCUT2 1000 32 32 oz MAXCUT 2 Cutting Fluid with Anticorrosion Additive 128 oz MAXCUT2 1000 128 1 gallon 300 mm 12 MAXCUT Abrasive Blades 32mm 1 Arbor Pace Product Name Catalog Number Packaging Soft Non ferrous Materials Aluminum Brass Zinc Etc MAX E300 10 Hard Non ferrous Materials MAX C300 10 Soft Steels ...

Page 21: ...amples Fixture examples 4 6 Fixturing sample 17 Fast clamping Left lever Cat No QCL 1100 Right lever Cat No QCR 1100 Note vises have a slot in them so that the face does not rotate UNIVERSAL Clamping vise UNIVERSAL Cat No MG15 01 Clamping height 0 3 5 in 0 90 mm MEGA Saddle Clamping vise MEGA S Fastener Vise 17 4 5 Manual cutting step by step procedure 1 Connect electrical power and turn on master...

Page 22: ... after use 3 When the cutter is not in use OPEN the HOOD to prevent humidity and corrosion build up inside the cutting chamber 4 If cutter will not be used for an extended period of time coat the table and vises with a water displacement oil such as WD 40 5 Use only recommended abrasive blades to minimize overheating the bearings and motor Do not exceed the recommend amp rating of the motor 6 Grea...

Page 23: ...lay Pump motor does not operate a Plug is disconnected b Overload relay activated a Check plug b Restart after resetting Q2 relay Excessive vibration during cutting a Not cutting with enough force b Specimen locked too far back on cutting table c Incorrect blade selection a Increase cutting force b Move specimen forward c Use correct blade Corrosion of table of vises a Improper cleaning and drying...

Page 24: ...c sample preparation step 2 Minimize damage during sectioning 3 Less sectioning damage reduced number of grinding and polishing steps Note In some cases cutting damage cannot be removed by subsequent polishing operations especially for brittle samples Time Well Spent 1 Spend more time on sectioning in order to decrease overall sample preparation time 2 Protect integrity of the specimen with proper...

Page 25: ...ilicon Carbide Alumina Abrasive Bond Resin Rubber Cutting Force Control by motor current Cutter Speed Low 1500 2000 rpm Medium 2000 2500 rpm High 2500 3500 rpm Coolant Water based Oil Emulsion based Five variables for successful sectioning Metallographic Abrasive Blades Resin Bonded Blades Breakdown easily Less smell and burning More versatile Alumina abrasives Rubber Bonded Blades Longer life Pro...

Page 26: ...t metals medium load 6 10 amps Harder samples higher loads 11 15 amps Machine Parameters Material Abrasive Bond Blade Cutting Speed Cutting Force Soft non ferrous metals aluminum brass zinc etc Alumina resin MAX E 1500 rpm 2 5 amps Hard non ferrous metals titanium zirconium etc SiC rubber MAX C 2500 rpm 5 10 amps Soft steels Alumina resin MAX E 1500 rpm 5 10 amps Hard and case hardened steels Alum...

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