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Description

Precision Thin Section Cutting and Grinding Machine

For fast and precise material removal of petrographic thin sections, Programmable with 7" HMI touch screen control with PLC control unit, electronic micrometer for precise grinding off material from the sample on the slide, for diamond cutting wheels up to 250 mm in diameter, with variable wheel speed 500-2000 rpm, vacuum chuck to hold a variety of slide dimensions, separate cutting and grinding compartments, Plexiglas protection cover for both grinding and cutting compartments, movable T-slotted clamping table made of stainless steel in the cutting compartment, ability to fix several clamping tools on the T-slotted table, powerful LED illumination for both cutting and grinding compartment, corrosion-free aluminum cast base, ability to connect directly city water or recirculating coolant tank.
Complete and ready for operation. Without diamond cutting wheel and grinding wheel.

Technical Specifications

Order No	18 02
Model	GEOFORM 102
Cutting Wheel Speed, (rpm)	500-2000
Grinding Stone Speed, (rpm)	500-2000
Cutting Wheel Dia., (mm)	250
Grinding Wheel Dia., (mm)	175
Control Panel	7" HMI Touch Screen
Program Memory	Yes
Recirculating Tank (Optional), (lt)	40
Digital Micrometer	Yes
Motor Power, (HP)	550 W

Accessories

Accessories for GEOFORM 102
GR 1866	Vacuum Pump for up to 2000 m Altitude from Sea Level, 230V
GR 1895	Vacuum Pump for up to 2000 m Altitude from Sea Level, 115V
GR 1766	Vacuum Pump for above 2000 m Altitude from Sea Level, 230 V, 50/60 Hz, AC.
GR 1765	Vacuum Pump for above 2000 m Altitude from Sea Level, 115 V, 50/60 Hz, AC.
GR 1383-00	Recirculating Coolant Tank,
	composed of 40 liters stainless steel cooling tank,
	double 24V recirculating pump and connection hoses, etc.
GR 0413	Dressing Unit for GEOFORM 102, for Grinding Compartment
YM 1590-00	Dressing Stone

GR 1397-00	Water Filtering and Pressure Regulator System for city water inlet.
	Keeps the water pressure at the appropriate level and protects from sudden
	pressure spikes. Filtering out impurities in the water and prevents calcification.
YM 3824-00	Spare Siliphos Cartridge Filter
	(for Water Filtering and Pressure Regulator System (GR 1397-00))

Accessories for Cutting Chamber of GEOFORM 102
GR 0549	Quick acting clamping vise assembly, for GEOFORM 102
15 08	KKP 040 Vertical Clamping Device, with clamp. shoe, GEOCUT 302/GEOFORM 102
GR 1868	Fixed Vacuum Stand for Mounting Vacuum Chucks
GR 1867	Movable X-Axis Vacuum Stand for Mounting Vacuum Chucks

GR 1870	Vacuum Chuck for Cutting Glass Slides (To be mounted on GR 1868 or GR 1867)
	* 1 pc of with 27x46 mm
	* 1 pc of 28x48 mm
	* 1 pc of 1"x2"
GR 1871	Vacuum Chuck for Cutting Glass Slides (To be mounted on GR 1868 or GR 1867)
	*1 pc of 30x45 mm
	*1 pc of 2"x2"
	*1 pc of 1"x3"
	*1 pc of 1 1/2"x3"
	*1 pc of 2"x3"

Accessories for Grinding Chamber of GEOFORM 102
GR 1880	Vacuum Chuck for Grinding Glass Slides
	*3 pcs. of 27x46 mm.
	*3 pcs. of 28x48 mm.
	*3 pcs. of 30x45 mm.

GR 1881	Vacuum Chuck for Grinding Glass Slides
	*1 pc of 1"x2"
	*1 pc of 2"x2"
	*1 pc of 1"x3"
	*1 pc of 1 1/2"x3"
	*1 pc of 2"x3"

Fixture for Mounting Specimens to Glass Slider for Thin Sectioning
45 61	GEOFIX
	Fixture for mounting specimens to glass slides for
	thin-sectioning, provides a uniform thickness of
	bonding material between the specimen and the glass
	slide, spring activated loading system with capacity
	up to 8 specimens, easily placeable on hot plate.
45 65	Hot Plate for Geofix, 30 X 30 cm.

Spare Part Kit for GEOFORM 102
GR 1998	Recommended Set of Spare Parts, GEOFORM 102

Consumables

Diamond Cutting Discs for GEOFORM 102
DIMOS	19-203	ø 200 Diamond Cut-off wheels for hard petrographic applications (Geoform)

Diamond Cup Grinding Wheels for Thin Sectioning (GEOFORM 102)
CUPO	19-155	Ø 175 Diamond cup grinding wheel, 65 mic
CUPO	19-156	Ø 175 Diamond cup grinding wheel, 35 mic

Glass Slides For Thin Sectioning
	40 40	Special Box for Slides
	40 41	Standard Slides 27x46x1.27, 144 pcs.