Struers Exotom 100, Instruction Manual

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Exotom-100
Instruction Manual
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Error Explanation
Action
Cutting Problems
The hardness of the cut-off wheel is
inappropriate for the hardness /
dimensions of the sample.
See Consumables section, Cut-off
Wheels.
Inadequate cooling.
Check that there is enough water in
the recirculation cooling unit.
Check the condition of the cooling
tray.
Discoloration or burning of the
sample.
Feed Speed too high.
Reduce the Feed Speed.
Wheel too hard.
See Consumables section, Cut-off
Wheels.
Unwanted burrs.
Insufficient support of workpiece.
Add further support to the
workpiece.
Cooling water hose clogged.
Clean the cooling water hose and
the cooling tube. Check the water
flow by turning the cooling valve to
cleaning position.
The cutting quality differs.
Insufficient cooling water.
Refill tank with water. Remember to
add Struers Additive.
The cut bends to one side. Feed Speed is too high.
Reduce the Feed Speed.
Incorrect mounting of the cut-off
wheel.
Check that the centre-hole has the
correct diameter.
Check cardboard washer on both
sides of the cut-off wheel. The nut
must be tightened properly.
Incorrect clamping of the workpiece. Make sure that only one of the
quick-clamping devices is tight. The
other device should only press
lightly.
Use support tools if the geometry of
the workpiece makes support
necessary.
Wheel too hard.
See Consumables section, Cut-off
Wheels.
Feed Speed too high.
Reduce the Feed Speed.
The cut-off wheel breaks.
Inadequate cooling.
Check that there is enough water in
the recirculation cooling unit.
Check the cooling water hoses.
Feed Speed too high.
Reduce the Feed Speed.
Insufficient cooling.
Check that there is enough water in
the recirculation cooling unit.
Check the cooling water hoses.
The cut-off wheel is too soft for the
task.
See Consumables section, Cut-off
Wheels.
The cut-off wheel wears down too
quickly.
Exotom-100 vibrates (worn
bearings).
Call Struers service technician.