Electro - polisher with Chiller Efficient specimen preparation Proven design Special chiller for sub-zero temperature ‘Computer interface Current density curve (Optional ) Highly suitable for soft alloys Guided by ASTM E 1558-09 Pioneered since 20 years 7 e<@ OMNI ENTERPRISESWith continuous efforts for more than 20 years, we offer advanced electro polisher. Generally this technology is used for soft alloys, research areas, stainless steels, low alloy steels and large work volume laboratories where quality sample preparation is important. With initial grinding one can subject the sample to the system. It is easy to fix any size or shaped sample with just a spring tension. After setting the relevant parameters one has to only press the button. Once set and programmed he can get repeatable results. Electrolytes used can be formulated easily referring to standard data base (Hand books). With experimentation one can standardize an alloy for polishing. Generally etchings preferred to be done manually. The samples needs to be bare / un-mounted. There are techniques to even prepare mounted specimens by using conductive moulds or giving connection to the sample embedded in the mould. -Theory Electrolytic polishing is controlled dissolution of anode (sample) in an electrolytic reaction cell Containing a liquid electrolyte and cathode in the presence of applied voltage. Direct current is applied to an electrolytic cell under specific conditions, and . Advantages / Applications anodic dissolution results in a leveling and brightening of the specimen surface . The thin film layer (termed as anolyte layer) is formed near the sample , is composed of products those result from the reaction between the metal and the electrolyte, and is, according to the theory, necessary for proper, electro polishing. At areas of elevation on the specimen surface, this anolyte layer is thinner and offers less resistance to the flow of current than areas of depression. The resulting higher current density at results occur in region C-D. The more this path of Particular alloy, more is manuarability of the system for ‘setting an voltage for effective polishing, ‘* Mechanical polishing of soft samples takes lot of time, demands skill and costly consumables and requires patience for metallography preparations. Results are misleading as hard abrasive particles in mechanical grinding may get embedded in specimen. In electro polishing most of these troubles are minimized. * Certain pure refractory metals (e.g., titanium, Zirconium, niobium, and uranium) are soft and readily twin at low strain rates, and artifact-ree mechanical polishing of these metals is difficult. In elevated areas causes the metal in those areas to dissolve more rapidly than metal in depressed areas, and thus levels the surface of the specimen. Fig shows the current density of the anolyte layer near the ‘sample and Voltage applied. The best polishing these cases, the elimination of artifacts or ‘scratches from fine polishing may be achieved by Using electrochemical process polishing. ‘* Specimens where soft and hard phases co-exist, soft phase tend to smear over hard one by that depicting it in very lesser percentages. Especially carbides in matrix of ferrite , any precipitation in soft matrix. Electro polishing offers exact result. ‘¢ The process can offer stress-less sample for critical micro hardness investigation. Sub ambient /sub zero process offers better results ‘over the room temperature results. Varying room temperatures vary results as of effect on electrolyte temperature. Standardized temperature may offer relatively consistent results. Sub-zero. process: gives better control over the flat span of current density curve (pl. refer metals handbook of ASM) of the particular alloy thus giving better manuaribility ofsetting parameters.* Once procedures have been established, satisfactory results can be obtained rapidly with reproducibility + The true microstructure of a specimen can be obtained because artifacts (such as disturbed ‘metal, scratches, and mechanical twins) produced fon the surface, even by careful grinding and ‘mechanical polishing operations, can be removed. These features are important in low-load hardness testing, Xray diffraction studies, and in electron microscopy, where higher resolution puts a premium on undistorted metal surfaces. * There can be a marked saving of time if many specimens of the same material are polished sequentially. * Electro polishing a selected area on the surface ofa relatively large metal part can be accomplished nondestructively, that is, without the need for sectioning to remove a piece. Process limitations + In multi-phase alloys, the polishing rate of each phase may be different. The result may be a non- planar surface. Electro polished surfaces may be slightly undulated rather than perfectly planar and, therefore, may not be suitable for examination at all magnifications, + The rate of polishing in areas adjacent to various in homogeneities, such as nonmetallic inclusions and, Voids, is usually greater than that in the surrounding matrix and tends to exaggerate the size of the inclusions and voids * Artifacts may be produced by electro polishing, ‘Specimen mounting materials may react with an electrolyte. + The electro polished surfaces of certain materials may be passive dnd difficultto etch. ‘+ Metal removal rates by electro polishing are usually auite low, typically about 1 m/min, and all of the prior induced damage from cutting and grinding may not be removed i preparation is stopped after 4 600-grt SiC grind and electro polishing times are short. ‘+ Normally, etching is done manually after polishing, Extemal etching cell is used for etching stainless steel * Bath container and pump needs to be cleaned after the trials for avoiding un-due contact of an electrolyte with pump parts and further minimizing its damage. ‘+ User has to standardize the sample / alloy by experimentation on his own. There are some alloys those can not be perfectly polished or can not be polished at.all or give misleading results by this process. ‘* For other limitations, please refer metals hand book (ASM). « Technical Specifications Micro Controller unit : ‘+ SUPPLY INPUT Single phase 230 V. AC. + POLISHING LOAD 0-110 V, 0-10 Amps. ‘+ ETCHING LOAD 0-15 V, 0-2 Amps (For Stainless Steel). ‘* ELECTROLYTE FLOW CONTROL Variable through touch keypad ‘+ POLISHING VOLTAGE Variable through touch key pad. ‘POLISHING / ETCHING TIMERS 0 to 99 second, variable through touch keypad. ‘* PROGRAMS: Microprocessor memory programs for parameters lke time (Polishing) & voltage. Five builtin programs and five blank for user feeding, ‘* LCD SCREEN Display For voltage, current, polishing timing, Programing details etc, ‘* PROTECTION For Current overload, shor circuit Builtsin COMPUTER CONNECTIVITY Rs. 232 port for computer connectivity for data storage. (w/o computerization and Software ) + Software for data base maintenance ( Optional ) ‘¢ Current Dehisity Curve ( Optional) ‘+ Feed Forward Correction - Of out-put voltage Considering in-put voltage fluctuations for fast line regulation + Remote Diagnostics ( Optional ) «Chiller Facility Electrochemical reaction is a function of temperature. ‘At few places an ambient temperature also rises. To achieve better or consistent results the temperature of an electrolyte aught to be lower / constant. Special built-in chiller facility helps maintaining low temperature ofan electrolyte. Chiller can be offered of temperatures of 10 Deg. / - 20 deg / - 40 degs. Cen Alloys where the flat portion of graph is very smal setting of voltage parameter is very difficut as the reaction occurs very fast. Lower temperatures helps slowing the reaction, thus giving better control over the dynamic reaction of electrolysis there by offering better resultsPolishing Cell External Etching Cell Meticulously designed Polishing Cell incorporating _( Used for Stainless Steo!) I 3 corrosion resistant electrolyte re-cifculation arrangement, Supplied with 500 mi capacity electrolyte electrolyte reservoir, Process chamber, mask placing container, S. S. Cathode, Specimen clamp arrangement and spring tension specimen clamping mounting stand. arrangement on the mask & Cathode, . Ens eciagess) Integrated chiller Standard Accessories ‘* Pump Motor-100 watts Masks -3 Nos, Electrolyte reservoir with protection lid - 2 + Electrolyte bath Capacity-2 Irs nos, Cables for connection to power control unit, Std + Process capacity- 30mm X 50mm ( approx) Electrolyte - 2 Litres, fuse - 5 nos, Anode clamps -2 nos, working / maintenance manual with composition of electrolytes for various materials. Splash protection transparent id + Polishing Mask with holes of -9.5 mm, 12.5 mm & plain Polishing cell for curved surfaces ‘Additional (optional) electrolyte re-circulation system with flexible pipe associated with pen type probe and softinterface for catering curved /fat surfaces Electrolyte capacity 500 ml Bs i h 3 LP (le) OMNI ENTERPRISES P54 so samara Souter Sorgen oe . AS Pune 020, anon) 3: Eolectraljtc posing requis standardization fo each aloy. Aloys are fo be posed / ‘Sandarizd onthe machine by use” buyer For beter knowing stabi, advantages 9nd imitators Telefax: +91-20:24486308 Othe technology Machine pease ake Wve comonaraton, E-mail: omniind@vsninet