Struers Exotom 100, Instruction Manual

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Exotom-100
Instruction Manual
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Error Explanation
Action
Incorrect choice of cut-off wheel.
See Consumables section, Cut-off
Wheels.
Cut-off wheel worn.
Replace the cut-off wheel.
The cut-off wheel gets caught in the
workpiece.
Support the workpiece and clamp it
on both sides of the cut-off wheel in
such a way to allow the cut to stay
open.
The cut-off wheel does not cut
through the sample.
Incorrect choice of Cutting Mode.
AxioCut/Step (option) is intended for
large workpieces.
See section on Operation, Cutting
Mode.
The workpiece breaks when
clamped. The workpiece is brittle.
Place the workpiece between two
polystyrene plates.
NB! Always cut brittle workpieces
very carefully.
The sample is not resistant to water. Use a neutral liquid as cooling fluid
or cut without using cooling fluid at
all.
DO NOT USE AN INFLAMMABLE
LIQUID
The sample has been left in the
cutting chamber for too long.
Leave the protection hood open,
when you leave the machine.
The sample is corroded.
Insufficient additive for cooling fluid. Add Struers Additive for cooling fluid
to the cooling water in the correct
concentration. Check with a
refractometer. See Maintenance
section.
AutoStop does not stop the cutting
action.
Feed Speed and/or Force is set too
low to allow load change to be
detected.
If problem persists, contact local
Struers service engineer, for
adjustment of AutoStop sensivity.