Struers Exotom 100, Instruction Manual

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Exotom-100
Instruction Manual
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The figure below illustrates the increase in force as the cut-off
wheel gets closer to the centre of a round workpiece.
Workpieces that are wider than the cutting chamber can be
positioned so that one or both ends can protrude through the
rubber curtains on both sides of the cutting chamber.
Irregular workpieces without plane clamping surfaces must be
clamped using special clamping tools, as the workpieces must not
move during cutting. This could result in damage to the cut-off
wheel or to the sample itself. Use the T-slots to mount the special
clamping tools. Struers offers a kit of Clamping Tools (See
Accessories).
To achieve faster cutting, position the workpiece so that the wheel
will cut the smallest possible cross-section.
Struers recommends the use of an exhaust system as the
workpieces may emit harmful gasses or dust during cutting.
A joint for connection of a 80 mm dia. exhaust hose is located on
the left side of Exotom-100.
Remove the red cap.
Mount an exhaust hose from your local exhaust system onto
the flange.
Cutting Long Workpieces
Clamping Irregular Workpieces
Connection to External
Exhaust System