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  ▲           

I

NSTRUCTION 

M

ANUAL

 

MEGA

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T400A

 

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:

 

400 mm (~16

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inch) 

 

Automated Abrasive Cut

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off Machine

 

Model:

 

MEGA

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T400A

 

Electrical 

Requirements:

 

480 Volts (3

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phase)  

 

Frequency:

 

50/60 Hz

 

Motor Horsepower:

 

Variable speed Servo Motor:

 

12 KW (16 hp) @480V, 3

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phase

 

Manual Revision Date:

 

December 23, 2023

 

This instruction manual is 

provided with each piece of 

delivered equipment.  

 

 

Summary of Contents for MEGA-T400A

Page 1: ...tion manual carefully and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines Equipment Type 400 mm 16 inch Automated Abrasive Cut off Machine Model MEGA T400A Electrical Requirements 480 Volts 3...

Page 2: ...ing 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...

Page 3: ...t be extended beyond its original expiration date despite such suspension of warranty rights 7 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS This agreement has been made in and shall be governed by the laws of the State o...

Page 4: ...3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all in...

Page 5: ...graphic 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 Unpac...

Page 6: ...robust and durable with its cast aluminum alloy and stainless steel construction Featuring a corrosion free T slot table the MEGA T400A is a very versatile wheel table feed floor model metallographic...

Page 7: ...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 u...

Page 8: ...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 through t...

Page 9: ...ximum sample diameter 6 inch 150 mm diameter 3 x 6 inches 75 x 150 mm HxD Wheel feed Manual Table feed Automatic Manual Vertical movement 5 inch 125 mm Table feed movement y axis speed feed rate 5 9 i...

Page 10: ...m 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 T400...

Page 11: ...s 2 2 Shipping When moving crate lift from bottom To move MEGA T400A use support bars provided with the machine The MEGA T400A is constructed of sensitive electronic and mechanical components Do not d...

Page 12: ...or driver max amp draw is 20 amps However the operating power is set to 15 amps Electrical connections The standard saw is designed to operate at 208 220V 3 phase 120V 120V 120V ground optional 380V V...

Page 13: ...screen Pump 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 vo...

Page 14: ...erator training is mandatory for the safe operation of the MEGA T400A Any unauthorized mechanical and electrical change as well as improper operation voids all warranty claims All service issues must...

Page 15: ...lation operating and safety guidelines Recirculation tank The MEGA T400A is equipped with a coarse filter to remove large particulate and broken blades NOTE Dispose of the old coolant in ordnance with...

Page 16: ...Machine powers down and motor stops in 5 10 seconds Malfunction Machine does not lose power Corrective measure If system does not power down disconnect power supply cord and call service technician M...

Page 17: ...ll not open until the safety lock releases approximately 5 8 seconds after pressing the stop button Coolant ON AUTO OFF Operates the coolant pump in Auto or Manual mode Must be selected before startin...

Page 18: ...arameters touch the screen parameter Adjust the parameter in the secondary screen that is displayed Select FEED MODE as constant or by Pulsing based on parameters set in SETTINGS 4 2 2 Control Panel S...

Page 19: ...and follow all installation operating and safety guidelines OPERATING SCREEN Select CUT MODE as constant to AUTO or MANUAL Cutting To change the position of the table use the Joystick OPERATING SCREEN...

Page 20: ...tallation operating and safety guidelines SETTINGS SCREEN For Serial Cutting select present blade size or set CUSTOM thickness of blade Set Joystick Speed Maximum Values X axis 2 0 mm sec Y axis 10 0...

Page 21: ...c 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...

Page 22: ...be feed all the way through the sample 5 Set the cutting parameters on the SCREEN Cutting Speed rpm Overload Amps for controlling cutting force 6 Select the proper pump setting for the coolant 7 Close...

Page 23: ...ple can advance 6 Select the proper pump setting for the coolant 7 Close the hood 8 Position the sample by using the Joystick 9 Press the Green Start Button to start the AUTO cutting operation 10 The...

Page 24: ...tion operating and safety guidelines 1 Remove blade locking bolt reverse threaded 2 Position new 350 or 400 mm abrasive cut off wheel into position Use only certified abrasive cut off wheels 3 Gently...

Page 25: ...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 350 400 mm...

Page 26: ...istance x axis Thickness required Thickness of the Blade 3 The approximate thickness of the abrasive blades is listed in the table below and are listed in the SETTING table For increased accuracy is r...

Page 27: ...iece during cutting For proper fixturing take into account the initial stress on the samples 4 6 Fixturing sample 4 6 Fixturing sample Fast clamping Left lever Cat No QCL 1100 Right lever Cat No QCR 1...

Page 28: ...table and vises 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 tim...

Page 29: ...r and transmission 2 Clean the top of the table base after a couple of cuts to avoid debris going into the X Axis screw 3 Make sure to clean rails and guides to not over force the X Axis motor 4 Make...

Page 30: ...on chamber d Long term storage oxidation e Rinse and dry table and vises Use an anti corrosion cutting fluid such as the MAXCUT 2 It is recommended that the cutting fluid be changed every 50 cuts or w...

Page 31: ...e parameters ERR 05 GF Bus under or over volt age Check the voltage and parameters ERR 06 Communication anomaly Check the wire connection ERR 07 Locate failed Check the encoder signal Or the current f...

Page 32: ...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 p...

Page 33: ...ilicon 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 F...

Page 34: ...ls 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 resi...

Page 35: ...E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installa...

Page 36: ...3601 E 34th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA Tel 1 520 882 6598 Fax 1 520 882 6599 email pace metallographic com Web https www metallographic com Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all in...

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