3
Getting started
3.1
Device description
LaboForce-100 is a control panel/specimen mover unit which can be mounted on the following
machines for semi-automatic materialographic preparation (grinding/polishing): LaboPol-30 and
LaboPol-60.
On the control panel screen the operator sets up the process parameters required, the
grinding/polishing surface and the cooling fluid/abrasive suspension to be applied.
Cooling water is applied automatically when the operator opens the water tap.The operator applies
other fluids manually, or automatically if LaboDoser-100 is installed.
A holding device for the preparation of specimens must be used with the specimen mover. The
holding device holds a maximum of 6 specimens.
The operator decides which holding device should be used:
•
A specimen holder, which is a fixture that secures the specimens.
•
A specimen mover plate, where pressurized feet from the mover head keep the specimens in
place.
The operator starts the machine by pressing the
Start
button on the control panel.
The machine stops automatically.
The operator cleans the specimens before the next preparation step or inspection.
The machine must always be used with the splash guard in place.
If the emergency stop is activated, the power to all moving parts is cut.
3.2
LaboForce-100
Front view
A
Control panel
B
Turn/push knob knob
C
LED lights (not shown)
D
Specimen mover head
E
Control panel column
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LaboForce-100
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