Planar Grinder Machine - PlanarMet™ 300

The PlanarMet 300 bench top planar grinding machine with a high torque, continuous duty, 5.7Hp motor has an aggressive material removal rate normally seen in much larger, more expensive floor model machines. Convenience features such as an integrated auto wheel dressing, compact interlocking safety cover, and built in cooling make it easy to get consistent results with this planar grinder.

The compact bench top design enables the PlanarMet 300 to sit side-by-side with the AutoMet 250, AutoMet 250 Pro and AutoMet 300 Pro Grinder-Polishers. The PlanarMet 300 uses the same central force specimen holders as EcoMet/AutoMet Grinder-Polishers, allowing additional preparation steps to be completed without transferring to a new holder.

Use our planar grinding stones for consistent scratch patterns and high material removal rates.

Benefits

Save space

Compact format that is just as powerful as large, floor-standing models
Benchtop design ideal for direct integration to benchtop polishing steps

Flexibility to adapt changing needs

Choice of grinding stones available for almost any material application
Timed cycle provides flexibility in methods

High quality results

Auto Dressing System ensures fresh consistent abrasive surface giving consistent results.
Controlled material depth removal (z-axis) is programmable and accurate to 0.01mm.
High water flow and unique manifold keeps specimens cool, minimizing subsurface damage.

Benefits of planar grinders

Reduce process steps and grind 4X faster compared to SiC paper
1 grinding stone equivalent to 1000 sheets of SiC paper.
Go from 3 grinding steps to just 1

Specifications

PlanarMet™ 300 Planar Grinder Specifications
Grinding Stone Diameter	12in [305mm]
Grinding Stone Attachment	Center bolt - M8 thread, 5mm allen key
Maximum Specimen Holder Diameter	7.2in [184mm]
Control Interface	Membrane control
Dressing Stick	Metal matrix diamond
Amperage	7.6 - 13.2 amps
Wattage	5600W [5.6W]
Motor Power for stone	Stone: 5.7Hp; Power Head: 0.7Hp
Sound rating	71dB
Operational Modes	Timed cycle or material depth (Z-axis) removal
Specimen Force Range	10 - 100lbs [40 - 445N] in 5lbs [20N] increments
Grinding Stone Rotation	Counter Clockwise (CW)
Grinding Stone Rotation Speed	1600rpm
Power Head Rotation	Counter Clockwise (CCW) or Clockwise (CW)
Power Head Rotation Speed	60 - 150rpm in 10rpm increments
Material Removal Gauge (Z-axis)	0.1 - 3mm in 0.1mm increments
Dressing System	Automatic Dressing
Dressing Frequency Range	10 seconds to 10 minute increments
Dressing Depth Range	10 - 50µm, 5 minute increments
Recirculation System	Recirculation pump - 12 or 22gal [45 or 83L] tank options
Electrical Connection	Integrated 10 pin
Storage	Temperature ranges 41 - 104&#deg;F [5 - 40&#deg;C] adn non-condensing humidity ranges (30 - 90%)