Minitom
- Workpieces up to 30 x 40 mm
- High-precision tabletop machine
- Low speed protects against heat deformation
- Accuracy of +0.01 mm
- 75-125 mm (3-5’’) CBN and diamond cut-off wheels
A small, low-speed, automatic precision cutting machine for sectioning delicate materialographic workpieces that can’t tolerate the heat generated by high-speed cutting. The gravity feed design allows for sectioning of various material types, with high accuracy and reproducibility. Minitom is designed with speed and efficiency in mind. The simple design means it only takes a few minutes to setup a cut, and the machine can be set to stop automatically once the cut is done, giving you more time to work on other tasks.
Get a high-quality cut in delicate materials
With Minitom, you can section small and delicate materialographic workpieces that can’t tolerate the heat generated by high-speed cutting. Whatever type of material your work with, the gravity feed design enables you to section deformation-free samples with high reproducibility.
Work with extremely high accuracy and precision
Minitom enables you to section workpieces to an accuracy of +0.01 mm using the micrometer screw, making it ideal for small pieces that require high precision.
Work fast to increase your throughput and efficiency
Minitom is designed with simplicity in mind, enabling you to work fast. It only takes a few minutes to fix the workpiece and set the stop position, cutting pressure and cut-off wheel rotational speed – so you can cut more pieces in less time and increase overall efficiency.
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KEY FEATURES ENABLING PRECISION SECTIONING OF ALL TYPES OF SPECIMENS IN THE LAB
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Movable specimen holder arm
This arm acts as a steelyard with two weights. One balances the specimen holder with the specimen; the other is used to set the exact cutting pressure. During cutting, the arm is guided down over the cut-off wheel using the pressure from the cutting weight.
Movable specimen holder arm
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Constant speed, even at high loads
Select the required cut-off wheel rotational speed and the motor will ensure the speed remains constant, even at high loads. For extra protection against damage, the sectioning pressure can be selected independently from the weight of the workpiece.
Constant speed, even at high loads
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Avoid thermal overload
The overload indicator gives a visual warning if the cutting procedure needs to be stopped. To protect the motor from overload, thermal overload protection switches off the motor if the heat gets too high.
Avoid thermal overload
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Cutting stop setting
Minitom can be adjusted to stop sectioning at any stage of the operation (e.g. when the material is cut through) giving you more time to work on other tasks. Just set the task up and set Minitom running – then come back when the job is done.
Cutting stop setting
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Cut-off wheel cooling tank
To help protect your sample from heat deformation, the entire cutting process is liquid-cooled. The cooling liquid drains back into the coolant tank. For easy cleaning, the coolant tank is simple to remove.
Cut-off wheel cooling tank
Facts
Model types
Minitom
Minitom is a low-speed precision cut-off machine for sectioning small and delicate materialographic workpieces that can’t tolerate the heat generated by high-speed cutting. It can handle various material types and comes with a universal specimen holder and flange set (65 mm diameter and 42 mm diameter).
Cut-off wheels, cutting fluid and additional specimen holders are ordered separately.
Minitom is a low-speed precision cut-off machine for sectioning small and delicate materialographic workpieces that can’t tolerate the heat generated by high-speed cutting. It can handle various material types and comes with a universal specimen holder and flange set (65 mm diameter and 42 mm diameter).
Cut-off wheels, cutting fluid and additional specimen holders are ordered separately.
Specimen holder arm |
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| Balance weight | 200 g / 7 ounces |
| Cutting weight | 350 g / 12 ounces |
Cut-off wheel | |
| Size | 75 - 125 mm / 3 - 5” |
| Arbor size | 12.7 mm / 0,5” |
| Rational speed | 100 - 420 rpm |
| Cutting capacity | 30 x 40 mm / 1.2” x 1.6” |
| Motor power | 38 W |
| Controls | Touchpad and turn knob |
| Recirculation cooling tank | 250 ml / 0.07 gallons |
| Noise level | LPA = 58 dB(A) |
| Surrounding temperature | 5 - 40° C / -13 -131° F |
| Humidity | Less than 95 % RH non-condensing |
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| Voltage / frequency | 100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz |
| Safety | In compliance with all relevant EU directives |
Dimensions and weight |
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| Width | 28 cm / 11" |
| Depth | 40 cm / 15.7" |
| Height | 40 cm / 15.7" |
| Weight | 8 kg / 17.6 lbs. |
Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable international directives and their appurtenant standards.
Struers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes to our products without notice.
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• Noice levels
• Safety
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Cutting consumables
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Extremely hard ferrous metal (500 < HV < 1400).
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Very hard ferrous metal (400 < HV < 800).
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Hard Ferrous metal (275 < HV < 750).
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Medium hard ferrous metal (200 < HV < 550).
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Medium soft ferrous metal (100 < HV < 500).
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Abrasive cut-off wheels
Soft ferrous metal (75 < HV < 375).
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Diamond cut-off wheels
For materials with HV 500-2400.
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CBN cut-off wheels
For materials with HV 500-2400.
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Additives for cutting
For recirculation, cooling and cleaning.
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Correct preparation solutions
"True structures require proper and correct applications. Different material properties require broad application knowledge. Struers application specialists are experts in optimizing preparation methods, because application knowledge is necessary to select the correct preparation solutions. Your material – our application solutions.”
Birgitte Nielsen
Application Specialist, Struers ApS
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