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• For microscopy or hardness test you need perfect prepared specimen?

• This specimen has to provide that the material characteristic is not affected by cutting, grinding and polishing?

• You don’t like to pay for a well known brand name an excessive price?

Metkon was founded 1990 and actual they have 80 employees for production. METKON now belongs to the worldwide established manufacturer of wet abrasive cutters, mounting presses and disc grinding + polishing machines.

By now METKON delivered more than 8000 machines to all big industry companies like: AUGUSTA, BOSCH, EATON, FAURECIA, FIAT, GKN, HYUNDAI, HONDA, SCHAEFFLER, LUFTHANSA, MERCEDES BENZ, MOTOROLA, PIRELLI, SCHNEIDER, SKF, SONY, TOYOTA, TRW, YAMAHA …

The products of METKON are supported by
SCHÜTZ + LICHT Prüftechnik GmbH exclusively in Germany and Austria
     SCHÜTZ + LICHT is searching for new sales partner in
                                                   NO, SE, DK, FI, EE, LV, LT, CZ, SK, SI, RO

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Below follows a general description of specimen preparation systems and machines:

Cutting

Sample preparation starts with "Cutting" and good "Cutting" means a good start. Selecting the right cut-off wheel ensures freedom from burn and distortion and is the best way to save time and consumables. Correct cutting produce specimens which are in perfect condition for the next preparation steps.

METACUT
METKON chop cutting machines METACUT 250 and METACUT 350 are designed for wet cutting of large and small, regularly or irregularly shaped pieces of metallic, ceramic or composite materials. METACUT 250 has the capacity to cut solid sections up to 90 mm in diameter. The cutting capacity of METACUT 350 is 130 mm. The side access port permits the sectioning of extra-long test pieces.

SERVOCUT
SERVOCUT is the perfect choice for a wide range of materials and for heavy duty cutting applications. It combines the two well proven cutting techniques into the same machine: Chop cutting: The specimen is clamped and the cut-off wheel approaches the specimen via a rocker arm. Table-feed cutting: Feeding the clamped specimen into a rotating cut-off wheel using a slotted feed table. The sample to be cut can be accurately positioned in 3 axis which is displayed digitally on the front panel.

MICRACUT
Precision cutting is used for precise and deformation-free cutting of  “Metals, Ceramics, Electronic Components, Crystals, Composites, Biomaterials, Sintered Carbides, Minerals, etc.”
 

Mounting
 
After cutting the specimen, the next step is mounting. The aim of mounting is to handle small or odd shaped specimens and to protect fragile materials, thin layers or coating during preparation as well as to provide good edge retention. Mounting produces specimens with uniform size so that it is easier to handle in automatic holders for further preparation steps.

METAPRESS-A
Programmable Automatic Mounting Press, microprocessor controlled, program based mounting sequences, electro-hydraulic pressure and drive system requires no air), programmable pressure up to 310 bar, programmable temperature up to 240°C and programmable operation time up to 59:99 minutes, thermostatically controlled heating power of 850 W, automatic cooling cycle with two modes of cooling rates fast cooling and slow cooling), programmable preheating and preloading, selectable mould sizes from 25 mm to 50 mm, audible warning signal, large LCD screen and touch-pad front panel.

METAPRESS-P
Automatic Mounting Press, fully automatic microprocessor controlled operation, touch pad front panel controls and digital display of heating time, moulding temperature, cooling temperature, ram up/down, auto/manual cooling, cycle start/stop and a direct reading pressure gauge. Moulding pressure up to 310 Bar, moulding temperature up to 240° C, thermostatically controlled heating power of 850 W, automatic cooling cycle and an audible signal for end of cycle. Last moulding parameter settings retained in memory. Supplied with all necessary hoses, fittings, power cord and instruction manual, selectable mould sizes from 25 to 50mm.
 

Grinding and Polishing
In order to obtain a highly reflective surface that is free from scratches and deformation, the specimens must be carefully grinded and polished before they can be examined under the microscope. Metkon offers high quality instruments and consumables for achieving this goal.

Forcipol
FORCIPOL Series of instruments are available as Single wheel and Dual wheel Units (200/250/300 mm wheel size). Both, single or double wheel versions are available with constant, dual or  infinitely variable rotating speeds with digital display. This allows the setting of the optimum speed for each individual preparation process. When the number of specimens to be prepared increases, FORCIPOL instruments can be fitted with FORCIMAT automatic head for automation. FORCIMAT automatic head provides high rate of sample preparation and frees the operator from the grinding and polishing procedures.

Digiprep
DIGIPREP preparation systems are designed for fully automated materialographic sample preparation for consistent and reproducible specimen quality. DIGIPREP´s Automatic Head controls the force applied precisely and specimens are prepared exactly the same way every time, independent of operator skills. With the ability to store and recall preparation programs on the LCD screen, same consistent results are obtained. High level of automation improves the efficiency and gives the operator free time for other tasks in the laboratory. Efficiency is further increased by adding DOSIMAT Peristaltic Dispensing Unit for automation and control of consumable consumption.
 

CONSUMABLES
High sample quality and reproducible results can only be achieved with high quality consumables. Selecting the right consumables for each specific application is not just a matter of preparation quality - it is also the best way to save time and money.

Metkon cutting, mounting, grinding & polishing consumables for micro structural analysis are produced to match to your specific requirements for high preparation quality. Chosen from a wide selection, designed and tested for use on Metkon metallographic equipments as well as on competitive units.
 

Sample Preparation for Spectroscopy OES + XRF
Optical emission spectrometry (OES) and X-Ray fluorescence are most commonly used techniques for the analysis of metals and solid samples.

Spectral 200
Table-top Surface Grinder, for spectroscopic sample preparation of steels and irons, vibration-free construction, robust steel housing, 0,55 kW motor, standard outlet for exhauster, easy to clean and ready for operation.

Spectral 350
Dual Disk Surface Grinder, for spectroscopic sample preparation of steels and irons, course and fine grinding possible on two separate discs of 350 mm dia. which are dynamically balanced, two individual driving motors (2,2 kW each)  with dual speeds of 1400/2800 rpm, equipped with braking device for a rapid stop of the turning discs, suction created by special design retaining the abrasive paper on the disk (no need to  glue or fix), easily replaceable  filter, disks covered halfway by lids allowing grinding only on a segment, with interlocking safety switch not allowing the top cover being opened before the motors are stopped, ergonomically designed and ready for operation. (wooden packing included)

Spectral PG pendlum grinding machine
Pendulum Grinding Machine, for fast spectroscopic sample preparation of iron and steel samples, bench top compact design, closed housing, max. safety provided with interlocking switch, pendulum arm mounted in taper roller bearings, low noise with motor of 1,1 kW and 2800 rpm., easy handling with sample swing movement from the front side of the machine, motorized vertical positioning of the grinding head with digital display and accuracy of 0,01 mm., large working space with halogen lamp, standard outlet for dust exhauster, complete and ready for operation. Without clamping devices. (wooden packing included).

Spectral MM milling machine
Automatic fine surface milling machine, for preparation of steels and non-ferrous metal samples for OES and XRF analysis, bench top compact design, closed housing, max. safety provided with interlocking switch, large working space with halogen lighting, chip container 3-point chuck suitable for all shapes of sample forms, (cylindrical, mushroom, etc.), for samples up to 80 mm dia. automatic sample feeding with adjustable fine speed control, digital depth setting, digital setting of milling height with accuracy of 0,01 mm., cutting motor 1,1 kW, digital setting of cutter rotational speed between 500-3600 rpm to obtain optimum surfaces for different materials, all parameters with digital display, ready for operation
 

Petrography (stones, minerals)
May we introduce to you our new GEO Line of equipment: A complete range of instruments for petrographic sample preparation, starting with a piece of rock and finishing at 20 microns. This exciting product range offers you the latest in technology and functional design to provide high levels of performance in preparation of mineralogical samples and thin section specimens.

For mineralogical specimens, the surface is prepared for examination with a reflected light microscope and the preparation procedure is basically similar to the preparation of metallographic specimens. Preparing thin sections, on the other hand, requires highly specialised equipment and skills because the specimen is extremely thin, generally around 20 microns for observations with transmitted light microscope.