planar polishing machine / automatic / grinding

The PlanarMet 300 bench top planar grinding machine utilizes a fixed abrasive stone for rapid sample grinding and accommodates specimen holders up to 7in ]178mm[ in diameter. With direct integration with the EcoMet™ /AutoMet Grinder-Polisher, this stone grinder features a high torque, continuous duty, 5.7Hp motor with integrated auto wheel dressing, compact interlocking safety cover, and built in cooling.

Fast...
Up to 4X faster than grinding with SiC paper
5.7Hp motor allows aggressive material removal.
Al or SiC Grinding Stones can be used for almost any material application.
Auto Dressing System ensures fresh consistent abrasive surface.

Accurate...
Programmable grinding depth accurate to 0.01mm
Two operational modes:
Timed cycle.
Controlled material depth removal (z-axis).
High water flow and unique manifold keeps specimens cool, minimizing subsurface damage.

Convenient...
Go from 3 grinding steps to just 1
1 grinding stone equivalent to 1000 sheets of SiC paper.
Auto-dressing system dresses while grinding.
Change a stone in minutes with auto homing and only one bolt.
No compressed air or water hook-up needed.