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MA671635_13.1
[Original Instructions]
1/23/2012
Loading Specimens
1. Place the loading fixture on a flat, level surface.
2. Place the mounted specimen, face down, in the appropriate circle indent (1½”, 1¼,” and
1” diameters).
3. Place the specimen holder over the mounted specimen. The specimen holder will rest on the
loading fixture.
4. Tighten the setscrew with the supplied wrench to secure the specimen mount in the
specimen holder.
Figure 3 Loading Fixture with Specimen
Figure 4 Specimen Holder on Loading Fixture
Specimen Weights
Mounted specimens are set in special holders that provide pressure to effectively polish
specimen surfaces.
If additional pressure is needed, weights can be added to the specimen holders.
1. Screw the threaded shaft into the opening on top of the specimen holder.
2. Hand-tighten the shaft until secure.
3. Place a weight through the shaft to rest on top of the specimen holder.
Up to three weights can be added to each specimen holder.
When adding weights, wet the surface of the weights before installation with a clean polishing
lubricant (i.e. Metadi
®
Fluid or AutoMet
®
Lapping Oil) to prevent chatter during the polishing
process.
Figure 5 VibroMet 2 Specimen Weights
