BuehlerVanguard 2000

The BuehlerVanguard is a fully-automatic grinding and polishing system for sample preparation. After the specimens have been fixed in the specimen holder, the operator chooses the preparation parameters for up to six processing steps, which continue without further operator handling. The platen exchange and cleaning procedure between the preparation stages is microprocessor-controlled. The programming is done via user- friendly software and can be entered or modified via easy-to-use controls on the touch panel. The BuehlerVanguard system offers the possibility to use the central or individual load specimen holders. A robotic arm transports the platen into the grinding polishing base. The abrasive suspensions, such as diamond suspensions, are sprayed with an integrated dispensing system onto the platen. In the cleaning station, the entire specimen holder is cleaned in an ultra-sonic tank where it is cold or warm air-dried. The compact size of BuehlerVanguard allows its use in the metallography laboratory without large expenditure. The installation requires only about 1m on your table. A water inlet and outlet is needed; as is a compressed air supply.
 
Product Information:

• Fully automated preparation system with microprocessor control
• Table-top model with203mm diameter platens, Part No. 63-1000
• Capable of single- or central-force preparation
• incl. six 203 mm (8") aluminium platens
• Integrated dispensing systems for diamond and final polishing slurries
• Integrated ultrasonic cleaning and drying
• Power requirements: 174-264 V / 47-63 Hz / 1 Phase