SawPolish Unit
Sawing and Polishing Devices for Crimp Cross-Section Analysis
Overview
The SawPolish Unit is a component of the MicroGraph System for the creation of high quality cross-sectional images of crimp connections.
- Three models for sawing and polishing a wide range of crimp connections
- Polishing disc is in line with the saw blade for fast and simple processing
- Compatible with ElectrolyteStaining Unit and MacroZoom Unit 1.3 for a complete crimp cross-section analysis
- Numerous sample holders are available for a variety of applications such as welding, potting and connector inspection
Application Range
The SawPolish Unit enables users to saw and polish samples quickly and cleanly using the combined sawing-polishing process. The SawPolish Unit can process crimp contacts for cross sections up to 60 mm² (1/0 AWG) or a maximum sample height up to 20 mm (0.79”). The saw blades will cleanly cut most common materials such as copper, aluminum, steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, titanium, bronze, brass, cast iron, gold, silver, inconel, nimonic, hastelloy, magnesium alloys and plastic. Other materials may be possible and can be evaluated during sample processing.
The sample is placed in an interchangeable sample holder and inserted into the sample slide. The cutting blade and polishing disc are aligned so that the sample can be cut and polished in one motion to minimize processing time. The carbide blades cut so cleanly that polishing is frequently not even required, thereby reducing overall process time. The sample holder can then be removed and installed into other components of the system for further analysis.
Cutting blades are available in various widths to accommodate a range of sample sizes. Similarly, numerous sample holders are available for a variety of applications, such as welding, potting and connector inspection.
Technical Data
| Terminal Height | SawPolish Unit 6 3 mm (0.12“) | SawPolish Unit 6 Comfort 8 mm (0.31“) | SawPolish Unit 60 20 mm (0.79“) |
| Saw Blade | Carbide (VHM) 40 x 10 x 0.4 mm (1.57 x 0.39 x 0.02”) | Carbide (VHM) 40 x 10 x 0.4 mm (1.57 x 0.39 x 0.02”) | Carbide 100 x 22 x 1.0 mm (3.94 x 0.87 x 0.04”) |
| Polishing Disc Diameter | 100 mm (3.93“) | 100 mm (3.93“) | 100 mm (3.93“) |
| Sandpaper | 100 mm (3.94”), grain size 1,200 | 100 mm (3.94”), grain size 1,200 | 100 mm (3.94”), grain size 1,200 |
| Motor | Pmax ≈ 85 Watt frot ≈ 6,000 RPM | Pmax ≈ 300 Watt frot ≈ 9,800 RPM | Pmax ≈ 450 Watt frot ≈ 4,000 RPM (incl. motor brake) |
| Blade / Polishing Motor Speed | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed (optional: adjustable) |
| Additional Equipment | x |
| x |
| Power Supply | 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0º – 50° C (32º – 122º F) | 0º – 50° C (32º – 122º F) | 0º – 50° C (32º – 122º F) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 300 x 255 x 145 mm (11.8 x 10.0 x 5.7“) | 400 x 255 x 140 mm (15.7 x 10.0 x 5.5”) | 450 x 380 x 185 mm (17.7 x 14.9 x 7.3”) |
| Weight | 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs.) | 12.8 kg (28.2 lbs.) | 30 kg (66.1 lbs.) |
| Safety Class | IP 20 | IP 20 | IP 20 |
More Info
Features
- Numerous sample holders for various applications
- Carbide cutting blade for long life and precise cutting
- Various blade widths available for processing a wide range of wires
- Polishing disc in line with cutting blade for fast and simple processing
Models
- SawPolish Unit 6
- SawPolish Unit 6 Comfort
- SawPolish Unit 60
Options
- Variety of sample holders for small or special applications
- Cutting blades of various sizes
- Additional polishing discs
- Vacuum system
- Digital magnifier (SawPolish Unit 6 Comfort / Optional)
- Display for mechanical adjustments (SawPolish Unit 6 Comfort)
