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PlanarMet™ 300 Planar Grinder

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%)
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Videos
PlanarMet 300 Planar Grinder Introduction
PlanarMet 300 Planar Grinder Introduction

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.

Adjusting Parameters of the PlanarMet's Dressing System
Adjusting Parameters of the PlanarMet's Dressing System

This video demonstrates how to adjust the parameters of the PlanarMet’s Auto Dressing System.

Preparation of Case Hardened Parts using the PlanarMet
Preparation of Case Hardened Parts using the PlanarMet

This video demonstrates the preparation of case hardened samples using the PlanarMet 300 bench top planar grinder.

Preparation of Fasteners using the PlanarMet
Preparation of Fasteners using the PlanarMet

This video demonstrates the preparation of fasteners using the PlanarMet 300 bench top planar grinder.

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