Struers Prepamatic-2, Instruction Manual

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Prepamatic-2
Instruction Manual
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Prepamatic-2 can be used to prepare both single specimens and
those clamped into specimen holders.
When using a specimen holder, 3 specimens need to be prepared at
a time. As they are clamped in a holder these specimens do not have
to have a regular shape, but should have similar surface areas.
For the preparation of 1 or 2 specimens, single specimen mode must
be used. Here regular, round specimens are required.
Specimen mover discs are available for specimens in 25, 30, 40 and
50 mm dia. and in 1", 1
¼
" and 1½" dia.
The specimen mover discs for 25mm /1”, 30mm /1¼" and 40 mm
/1½" diameter specimens are identical. By using the correct plastic
inserts (white for metric, black for imperial) they are set to the correct
size.
First, the specimens have to be pre-levelled in the pre-levelling
device, see Fig.

Place the specimen in the opening with the correct diameter.

Place a stainless steel ring with a corresponding diameter over
the specimen.

Use the Allen key to clamp the specimen securely. Make sure
that both screws are tightened equally.

Place the head with the specimen mover plate in the levelling
device.

Insert the specimens into the specimen mover plate.

Move the pressure feet down onto the specimens.

Secure the pressure feet by tightening the screws.

Insert the head with the specimen mover plate in
Prepamatic-2.
Selecting between Specimen
Mover Plates and Holders
Using the Specimen Mover Disc
for Single Specimens