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I

NSTRUCTION 

M

ANUAL

 

MEGA

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T350S

 

Abrasive Cutter

 

3601 E. 34th St. Tucson, AZ  85713  USA  Tel. +1

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520

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882

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6598  Fax +1

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520

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882

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6599  email: [email protected]    Web: https://www.metallographic.com

 

 

Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.

 

  

 

Equipment Type:

 

350 mm (~14

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inch) 

 

Manual Abrasive Cut

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off Machine

 

Model:

 

MEGA

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T350S

 

Electrical Requirements:

 

208Y / 380 Volts (3

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phase)  

 

Frequency:

 

50/60 Hz

 

Motor Horsepower:

 

10.3 hp (7.7 KW/21 Nm)  

 

maximum @380V 3

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phase

 

Manual Revision Date:

 

March  25, 2022

 

This instruction manual is 

provided with each piece of 

delivered equipment.  

 

 

Summary of Contents for MEGA-T350S

Page 1: ...instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Equipment Type 350 mm 14 inch Manual Abrasive Cut off Machine Model MEGA T350S Electrical Requirements 208Y 380 Volts 3 phase Frequency 50 60 Hz Motor Horsepower 10 3 hp 7 7 KW 21 Nm maximum 380V 3 phase Manual Revision Date March 25 2022 This instruction manual is provided with each piece of delivered equipme...

Page 2: ...ncluding any reference to Buyer s specifications and any description in catalogs circulars and other written material published by PACE Technologies is the sole purpose of identifying such goods and shall not create an express warranty that the goods shall conform to such description THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ...

Page 3: ...oposal submitted herewith constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to this sale and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings inducements or representations expressed or implied written or oral between the parties with respect hereto Any term or provision of this Agreement may be amended and any observance of any term of this Agreemen...

Page 4: ...re agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to this sale and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings inducements or representations expressed or implied written or oral between the parties with respect hereto Any term or provision of this Agreement may be amended and any observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived only by a writing signed by t...

Page 5: ... com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Contents PAGE Nameplate i Warranty ii 1 0 Product Description 1 2 0 Shipping Unpacking and Installation 6 3 0 Safety Guidelines 9 4 0 Start Up and Operation 12 5 0 Maintenance 18 6 0 Trouble Shooting 19 7 0 Cutting Basics 20 8 0 Electrical and Mechanical Drawings 23 v ...

Page 6: ...ry robust and durable with its cast aluminum alloy and stainless steel construction Featuring a corrosion free T slot table the MEGA T350S is a very versatile wheel table feed floor model metallographic cutter 1 Control Screen Manual wheel feed Cutting chamber Table wheel feed Blade Height Locking Screw Safety Lock out Emergency Stop Control knobs Powerful motor The MEGA T350S is equipped with a p...

Page 7: ...his instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 2 T slot table Rinse hose LED light Removable side port for longer feed through samples Removable side port for longer feed through samples Pass through side panels for long sample access Safety lock out for protecting user against moving blade Red flashing overload light when current setting is exceeded ...

Page 8: ...8 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Coolant applied directly to the blade Flexible coolant hose for application to cutting area Easy to use vises 3 ...

Page 9: ... 14 inch mm 350 mm diameter Wheel arbor 32 mm 1 25 inch diameter Maximum sample diameter 4 5 inch 115 mm diameter 3 x 6 inches 75 x 150 mm HxD Wheel feed Manual Table feed Manual Vertical movement 3 inch 75 mm Table feed movement y axis 7 5 inch 190 mm Weight Approx 650 lbs 300 kg Dimensions WxDxH Hood Closed 42 x 42 x 64 inch 1070 cm x 1070 cm x 1625 cm Hood Open 42 x 42 x 70 inch 1070 cm x 1070 ...

Page 10: ...om Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 1 3 Mechanical Schematic Note Installation of the MEGA T350S should be on a flat sturdy surface with easy access to electrical connections 5 MEGA T350S hood open dimensions MEGA T350S hood closed dimensions ...

Page 11: ...0 Unpacking Shipping and Installation 2 1 Unpacking Unit is delivered in a crate Unpack and check for completeness of parts Measures WxHxD Approx 33 5 x 37 5 x 60 inch Weight Approximately 650 lbs 2 2 Shipping When moving crate lift from bottom To move MEGA T350S use support bars provided with the machine The MEGA T350S is constructed of sensitive electronic and mechanical components Do not drop C...

Page 12: ...uld be placed on a flat stable surface Connect coolant tank supply drain and electrical connections Electrical connections The standard saw is designed to operate at 208 220V 3 phase 120V 120V 120V ground optional 380V Verify voltage on nameplate Verify the direction of rotation of the cut off wheel The wheel should turn from top to bottom as viewed from the front of the machine If not reverse any...

Page 13: ...reen Pump Tank drain valve External coolant supply Attach 3 4 inch tube between pump and cutter Drain 1 5 inch 38 mm tube Electrical connections Connect electrical power cable to source Note Inspect the operating voltage on the name plate Electrical connection for external coolant supply Power for recirculation system comes from the MEGA T300S Recommended Coolant To minimize corrosion a coolant wi...

Page 14: ...oper operator training is required for the safe operation of the MEGA T350S Any unauthorized mechanical and electrical change as well as improper operation voids all warranty claims All service issues need to be reported to the manufacturer supplier Before operating cutting chamber hood must be closed After cutting the safety latch will not open for approximately 2 8 seconds after pressing the eme...

Page 15: ...l installation operating and safety guidelines Recirculation tank The MEGA T350S is equipped with a coarse filter to remove large particulate and broken blades Note Dispose of the old coolant in accordance with federal state and local regulations Electrical connection Pressure line After cutting it is recommended that the cutting chamber be rinsed to prevent debris and corrosion build up Water val...

Page 16: ...gency stop switch Magnetic Safety switch 11 Test Activate main switch and close hood depress emergency stop switch Proper Response Machine powers down and motor stops in 2 8 seconds Malfunction Machine does not lose power Corrective measure If system does not power down disconnect power supply cord and call service technician Magnetic safety lock out switch Test Activate main switch and close hood...

Page 17: ...anual table feed cutter 12 4 2 Control Panel Coolant ON AUTO OFF Cutting wheel ON Starts the cutting wheel Cutting wheel OFF Stops the cutting wheel inductive brake engages to slow wheel Hood cannot be opened until safety lock releases in approximately 2 8 seconds after pressing the stop button Coolant ON AUTO OFF Operates the coolant pump in Auto or Manual mode Light ON OFF Turns inside chamber l...

Page 18: ... operating and safety guidelines Start up screen Press control panel knob to progress to information screen START UP SCREEN INFORMATION READY SCREEN OPERATING SCREEN Information screen set speed and force amps by rotating selector knob to highlight parameter in green press knob rotate to adjust parameter press knob to set Repeat for other parameter Set Speed Actual Operating Speed Cutting force am...

Page 19: ...ww metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines 4 3 Wheel and Table Feed Wheel feed chop cut Unlock wheel feed by turning lever counter clockwise 4 3 1 Wheel feed cutting 4 3 2 Table feed cutting Open wheel spinner Table feed wheel Lock wheel by turning lever clockwise 14 Wheel lock ...

Page 20: ...allation operating and safety guidelines 1 Remove blade locking bolt reverse threaded 2 Position new 300 mm abrasive cut off wheel into position Use only certified abrasive cut off wheels 3 Gently tighten blade locking bolt Note locking bolt is reverse threaded 4 4 Changing abrasive cut off wheels 15 Changing Blade Remove Loosen by turning clockwise Tighten Turn counter clockwise To prevent shaft ...

Page 21: ...d 128 oz MAXCUT 1000 128 1 gallon MAXCUT 2 Cutting Fluid with Anticorrosion Additive 32 oz MAXCUT2 1000 32 32 oz MAXCUT 2 Cutting Fluid with Anticorrosion Additive 128 oz MAXCUT2 1000 128 1 gallon 350 mm 14 MAXCUT Abrasive Blades 32mm 1 Arbor Pace Product Name Catalog Number Packaging Soft Non ferrous Materials Aluminum Brass Zinc Etc MAX E350 10 Hard Non ferrous Materials MAX C350 10 Soft Steels ...

Page 22: ...amples Fixture examples 4 6 Fixturing sample 17 Fast clamping Left lever Cat No QCL 1100 Right lever Cat No QCR 1100 Note vises have a slot in them so that the face does not rotate UNIVERSAL Clamping vise UNIVERSAL Cat No MG15 01 Clamping height 0 3 5 in 0 90 mm MEGA Saddle Clamping vise MEGA S Fastener Vise 17 4 5 Manual cutting step by step procedure 1 Connect electrical power and turn on master...

Page 23: ...s after use 3 When the cutter is not in use OPEN the HOOD to prevent humidity and corrosion build up inside the cutting chamber 4 If cutter will not be used for an extended period of time coat the table and vises with a water displacement oil such as WD 40 5 Use only recommended abrasive blades to minimize overheating the bearings and motor Do not exceed the recommend amp rating of the motor 6 Gre...

Page 24: ...elay Pump motor does not operate a Plug is disconnected b Overload relay activated a Check plug b Restart after resetting Q2 relay Excessive vibration during cutting a Not cutting with enough force b Specimen locked too far back on cutting table c Incorrect blade selection a Increase cutting force b Move specimen forward c Use correct blade Corrosion of table of vises a Improper cleaning and dryin...

Page 25: ...c sample preparation step 2 Minimize damage during sectioning 3 Less sectioning damage reduced number of grinding and polishing steps Note In some cases cutting damage cannot be removed by subsequent polishing operations especially for brittle samples Time Well Spent 1 Spend more time on sectioning in order to decrease overall sample preparation time 2 Protect integrity of the specimen with proper...

Page 26: ...Silicon Carbide Alumina Abrasive Bond Resin Rubber Cutting Force Control by motor current Cutter Speed Low 1500 2000 rpm Medium 2000 2500 rpm High 2500 3500 rpm Coolant Water based Oil Emulsion based Five variables for successful sectioning Metallographic Abrasive Blades Resin Bonded Blades Breakdown easily Less smell and burning More versatile Alumina abrasives Rubber Bonded Blades Longer life Pr...

Page 27: ...t metals medium load 6 10 amps Harder samples higher loads 11 15 amps Machine Parameters Material Abrasive Bond Blade Cutting Speed Cutting Force Soft non ferrous metals aluminum brass zinc etc Alumina resin MAX E 1500 rpm 2 5 amps Hard non ferrous metals titanium zirconium etc SiC rubber MAX C 2500 rpm 5 10 amps Soft steels Alumina resin MAX E 1500 rpm 5 10 amps Hard and case hardened steels Alum...

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