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PENTA-7500S Belt Grinder 

 

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3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ  85713  USA  Tel. +1 520-882-6598  Fax +1 520-882-6599  email: [email protected]    Web: https://www.metallographic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.4 Grinding Samples

 

After mounting the sample and placing the sample holder inside the slot start the 

machine. Activate the water and adjust flow to preferred levels. Push down on the 

sample holder handle to apply pressure to the sample. Do not move sample holder 

back and forth during grinding. 

The holder is spring enabled. If pressure is released to sample will not grind on the 

paper

 

Pressure 

Summary of Contents for PENTA-7500S

Page 1: ...l pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Equipment Type Belt Grinder Model PENTA 7500S Electrical Requirements 110 220 Volts Frequency 50 60 Hz Motor Power 0 75hp Manual Revision Date November 1 2023 ...

Page 2: ...allographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines i Contents Page Warranty ii 1 0 Product Description 1 2 0 Unpacking Shipping and Installation 3 3 0 Safety Guidelines 5 4 0 Start Up and Operation 6 5 0 Maintenance 10 6 0 Trouble Shooting 11 7 0 Metallographic Consumables 12 8 0 Spare Parts 14 ...

Page 3: ...d in writing by an officer of PACE Technologies Note Corrosion is considered a maintenance issue and not a warranty issue PACE TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN Any description of the goods sold hereunder including any reference to Buyer s specifications and any description in catalogs circulars and other written material published by...

Page 4: ...cts in writing within thirty 30 business days thereafter customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Products All claims for damages errors or shortage in Products delivered shall be made by Customer in writing within such five 5 business day period Failure to make any claim timely shall constitute acceptance of the Products 5 PAYMENT Customer agrees to provide timely payment for the Products in...

Page 5: ...ntemporaneous agreements or understandings inducements or representations expressed or implied written or oral between the parties with respect hereto Any term or provision of this Agreement may be amended and any observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived only by a writing signed by the party to be bounds The waiver by a party of any breach shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver o...

Page 6: ...L 3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines ...

Page 7: ...500S is a single belt hand grinder for coarse grit specimen planarization A unique benefit of the PENTA 7500S belt grinder is the fixture for planarizing specimen mounts This is very important for maintaining a square mount for automated polishing machines Another benefit is a high 0 75 horsepower motor that is capable of running the belt with enough torque to remove material from any sample A rin...

Page 8: ...lines 2 1 2 Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications 110 220 Volts 50 60 Hz Roll Sizes 4 inch width x 36 inch length Motor Power 0 75 hp 550W Machine Weight Approx 112lbs 50 kg Dimensions W x H x D Approx 19 5 x 22 x 16 inches 495 mm x 560 mm x 410 mm Working Temperature 32 100 F 0 40 C Shipping Temperature 32 130 F 0 54 C Storage Temperature 32 100 F 0 40 C Belt Speed 43 ft second 13m s...

Page 9: ...onents DO NOT DROP Caution Use care when moving machine The PENTA 7500S is shipped in a customized box Unpack the foam which is covering the machine from the box Then remove the unit from the remaining foam 2 1 Unpacking 2 3 Installation Install unit carefully Improper installation voids warranty The PENTA 7500S should be placed on a flat stable surface Connect to water supply drain and electrical...

Page 10: ... PENTA 7500S Proper operator training is required for the operation of the PENTA 7500S 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 Operate unit as specified in this manual Do not leave any specimen or other parts on the working surface When unit is not in use turn off t...

Page 11: ... installation operating and safety guidelines 5 4 0 Start Up and Operation 4 1 General The PENTA 7500S is a belt grinder specifically designed for metallographic sample planarization 4 2 Loading Belts Easy Remove Sample holder Water Flow Control Flex Hose Faucet On Off Switch 1 Open the side panel of the PENTA 7500S and locate the pull arm 2 Rotate the pull arm to move the front wheel and release ...

Page 12: ... off the wheel 4 Locate new belt 5 Slide new belt on and reposition pull arm to re tension the belt 1 Remove Holder by loosening screw and sliding it out of the slot 2 Insert sample into the correct sample size holder using the loading plate and tighten screws to hold the specimen mount 3 Slide Holder back into the slot Push down on handle to apply pressure to sample while grinding PENTA 7500S hol...

Page 13: ...l installation operating and safety guidelines 7 4 4 Grinding Samples After mounting the sample and placing the sample holder inside the slot start the machine Activate the water and adjust flow to preferred levels Push down on the sample holder handle to apply pressure to the sample Do not move sample holder back and forth during grinding The holder is spring enabled If pressure is released to sa...

Page 14: ...ctioning damage Approach the area of interest Rough Polishing Remove all the subsurface damage and microstructural damage produced during cutting and rough grinding superficial scratches may still be present after this step Final Polishing Generally more for cosmetic purposes than for removing microstructural damage In most cases this stage should be minimized to avoid over polishing and distortin...

Page 15: ...r to increase the life of the grinder it is suggested that the unit be rinsed after use 5 2 Cleaning Inside Cabinet The inside of the cabinet where the belt mechanism is located should be cleaned and dried to avoid possible corrosion It is advised to leave the side panel open when finished using the machine to reduce humidity and allow air flow Do not use chemical or cleaning abrasives on the insi...

Page 16: ...er tube is extremely bent 1 Open the water valve 2 Straighten out water tube Water leaking 1 Door is not closed completely 2 Drain hose plugged 3 Unit not tilted properly 4 Water flow is too high 1 Ensure nothing is blocking door from closing 2 Clean drain hose 3 Adjust front feet to slope towards drain hole 4 Reduce water flow to allow system to drain properly 6 0 Trouble Shooting More extensive ...

Page 17: ...A Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 11 7 0 Metallographic Consumables 7 1 Abrasive Paper Surface Roughness ...

Page 18: ... grinding belt recommended for course grinding 4 x36 Zr02 B120 5 box Long lasting durable 120 grit zirconia grinding belt recommended for course grinding 4 x36 ALO B120 5 box 120 grit moderate life alumina belt 4 x36 SIC B60 10 box 60 grit SiC belt 4 x36 SIC B80 10 box 80 grit SiC belt 4 x36 SIC B120 10 box 120 grit SiC belt 4 x36 SIC B180 10 box 180 grit SiC belt 4 x36 SIC B240 10 box 240 grit Si...

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