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OPERATION & INSTRUCTION

MANUAL
AUTOMATIC PRECISION CUTTER

MICRACUT
200-S
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EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer : Metkon Instruments Inc.

Address : Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Bolgesi

Ali Osman Sonmez Cd. No: 14 Bursa / TURKEY

Model No : MICRACUT 200-S

Herewith declares that;

Automatic Precision Cutter

 is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive (directive 2006/42/EEC), as amended, and with national
implementing legislation;

 is in conformity with the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive (directive 2014/35/EU), as amended, and with national
implementing legislation;

 is in conformity with the provisions of the EMC Directive (directive 2014/30/EU), as amended, and with national implementing
legislation;

And furthermore declares that

 the following (parts/clauses of) standards have been applied

EN ISO 12100:2010, TS EN 60204-1, TS EN IEC 61000-6-2, TS EN 61000-6-4

Authorized Person: ERCIN SENAY

Position: Manager of Research and Development Department
Year: 2021
Bursa / Turkey
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Index

DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................5
Design.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION & SET UP..........................................................................................................8

Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package..................................................................................................................................8
Step by Step Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................................8
If Sent in a Carton Box.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
If Sent in a Wooden Case...................................................................................................................................................................................9

Installation and Set-Up.................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Electrical Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Cooling Unit.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Leveling the position of the equipment............................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting Specimen Vises................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Cut-Off Wheel Rotation Direction...................................................................................................................................................................12
Noise Level.......................................................................................................................................................................................................12

TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL (LCD)............................................................................13

Control Button Functions............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Password List................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Operation Parameter Ranges..........................................................................................................................................................14
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Admin & Operator Login System..................................................................................................................................................16

OPERATION.................................................................................................................................17
Axis Movement.............................................................................................................................17
Mounting of Abrasive Wheel......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Inbuilt Blade Dressing................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Unmounting/Mounting Sample Holder Arm..................................................................................................................................18
Mounting of Fixed Cutting Table.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Mounting of Movable Cutting Table................................................................................................................................................................19

Advanced Cutting Methods...........................................................................................................................................................20

Cutting Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Manual Cutting.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Automatic Cutting......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Specimen Positioning.......................................................................................................................................................................................22
Setting Parameters and Advanced Cutting Features........................................................................................................................................23
Starting Automatic Cutting Operation..............................................................................................................................................................24

Serial Parallel Cutting.................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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Variable Cutting...............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Constant Cutting...............................................................................................................................................................................................25

Hybrid Cutting............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Automatic Grinding.......................................................................................................................................................................26
Saving the Cutting or Grinding Parameters....................................................................................................................................27
Loading Existing Program............................................................................................................................................................. 27

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................28

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Daily Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Weekly Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................29
Monthly Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................................................29
Yearly Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................................................29

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................. 30

ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES....................................................................................31

Clamping Devices and Accessories...............................................................................................................................................31
Consumables.................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Abrasive cut-off wheels....................................................................................................................................................................................32
Diamond cup grinding wheels..........................................................................................................................................................................32
Diamond and CBN Cut-off Wheels.................................................................................................................................................................33
Cutting Fluid.....................................................................................................................................................................................................33

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION............................................................................................34
Customer Service........................................................................................................................................................................... 34

DESCRIPTION
Design
MICRACUT 200-S is a high-speed automatic precision cutting
machine that used for precise and deformation-free cutting of
“Metals, Ceramics, Electronic Components, Crystals,
Composites, Biomaterials, Sintered Carbides, Minerals, etc.”
MICRACUT 200-S has also grinding capability for applications
that need extremely precise material removal. MICRACUT
200-S has its place in virtually any metallurgical, geological,
electronics, research, biomedical or industrial laboratory. The
applications are endless.
 Universal use for very wide range of applications
 Suitable for both precise cutting and precise grinding
 Ability to cut PCBs and flat samples
 Programmable with colored HMI touch screen controls
 Motorized sample movement in Z-axis
 Precise X-axis positioning with 5 μm accuracy
 Inbuilt recirculation coolant tank
MICRACUT 200-S is capable of cutting most materials such as,
brittle or ductile metals, hard or soft metals, composites,
ceramics, rocks, biomaterials, laminates, electronic components,
PCB boards, sheet metals etc. It is designed for cutting all types
of materials with minimal structural deformation. The cut
surface is ready for microscopic examination with minimal
polishing. In addition, MICRACUT 200-S is able to make
precise grinding with 5 μm accuracy.
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MICRACUT 200-S has special design for universal use. Two
different types of cutting tables can be mounted on the cutting
chamber for different types of applications. The fixed cutting
table attachment is used for cutting flat PCB boards or small
geological samples by hand. The movable cutting table
attachment is used for manual table feed cutting of PCB boards,
sheet metals, small metallic or non-metallic samples.
MICRACUT 200-S has motorized sample movement in Z-axis
that makes possible to benefit from extra advanced cutting
methods such as "Automatic Z-Axis Cutting, Hybrid Cutting,
Rapid Pulse Cutting, Instafeed Cutting, Semi-Automatic Serial
Parallel Cutting, Semi-Automatic Precise Grinding". At the end
of the cut, the motor automatically stops and an audible signal
notifies the operator. It is also possible to make manual cutting
by the handle on the left side of machine.
MICRACUT 200-S accomodates diamond, CBN and abrasive
wheels up to 200 mm (8”) diameter and the speed range is
between 100 and 5000 rpm. The sample can be positioned in X-
axis by electronic micrometer enables the operator to set the
cutting width with a 5 microns accuracy. The X-axis position
value can be seen simultaneuosly on the touch screen. The
coolant tray is removable from the instrument for easy cleaning.
The cutting chamber is fully enclosed by a transparent hood.
Blade dresser is standard part of machine that ensures an easy
and fast dressing of diamond and CBN cutting wheels even
during cutting operation.
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Technical Data

Model MICRACUT 200-S

Order No 16 07

Cut-off Wheel Diameter, (mm) up to Ø200 mm

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Cutting Capacity, Ø (mm) Ø75 mm
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Sample Movement in Z-Axis Motorized ty
Sample Movement in X-Axis Manual
The
X-Axis Positioning Range, (mm) 0-50 mm

X-Axis Positioning Accuracy, (μm) 5 μm

Cutting Feed Speed, (μm/s) 5 - 10000 μm/s

Cutting Motor Power, (kW) (S1) 0.55 kW

Disc Speed, (RPM) 100 – 5000 RPM

Control Panel 7" HMI Touch Screen

Program Capacity 99 Program Memory

Automatic Cutting in Z-Axis
Cutting Modes Manual Cutting in Z-Axis
Manual Table-Feed Cutting in Y-Axis
Pulse Cutting Yes (Rapid Pulse Cutting)

Automatic Feedrate Yes (Instafeed Cutting)

Multi-Section Cutting Yes (Hybrid Cutting)

Parallel Cutting, X-Axis Yes (Semi-Automatic)

Precise Grinding Feature Yes (Manual/Semi-Automatic)

Grinding Wheel Diameter, (mm) Ø175 mm

Grinding Feed Speed, (μm/s) 500 - 50000 μm/s

Cooling Unit, (lt) 4.5 lt (integrated)

Illumination LED

Dressing During Cutting Operation Yes

Motor Drive System Direct Drive

Dimensions, WxDxH, (mm) 640 x 732 x 529h mm

Weight 90 kgs

Cut-off Wheel Diameter, (mm) Yes (Rapid Pulse Cutting)

Cutting Capacity, Ø (mm) Yes (Instafeed Cutting)

MICRACUT 200-S is guaranteed against defective material or

workmanship defects for a period of 12 months from the date of
receipt by the customer or latest 18 months after the shipping
date. The warranty is not valid if inspection shows evidence of
misuse or unauthorized repair. Warranty covers only
replacement of defective materials. If this unit need to be
returned to our factory for service, please contact your
distributor for authorization and include the following details:
Serial Number of the unit, Invoice number and date. Transport
costs belong to the customer.
NOTE
Disabling Magnetic Safety switch on the MICRACUT 200-S
will void warranty.
Using any other brand consumables
apart from METKON brand (cut-off
wheels, cooling fluids) this warranty
will not cover:
 Painting deformation and rusting on the components.
 Deformation and corrosion occurred on Motor, Bearings,
Clamping Devices, bearing housings, etc.
Safety Precautions
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Read the below instructions carefully before use.
 Place the machine on a sturdy and safe platform.
 The equipment must be installed in compliance with local
safety regulations.
 Only use approved METKON accessories and consumables
to achieve maximum safety and lifetime.
 The equipment is not for use with saw-blade type cut off
wheels.
 Follow the instructions and safety regulations when lifting
and carrying the equipment.
 Be sure that the sample is securely fixed in the clamping
devices. Handle the large and sharp samples in a safe way.
 Do not open the cover before cut off wheel completely
stop.
 The equipment emits only moderate noise. However,
during the cutting process the emitted noise may be higher.
Wearing hearing protection is recommended.
 Disconnect the electrical connection before servicing the
equipment.
 After cutting operation, heat and sharp edges may occur.
Using protection gloves are recommended.
 Do not bypass the magnetic safety switch.
 Follow the periodically maintenance and keep the door
open when not working.
NOTE
METKON Instruments Inc. can make any changes
without notice on the equipment, accessories,
consumables and miscellaneous products.
Consequently; visual or written information on the
instruction manuals, technical materials, catalogues, website,
product videos and other marketing materials may show
inconsistencies and may be different from the product.
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INSTALLATION & SET UP If Sent in a Carton Box

 Carefully remove the outer stretch wrap, cut the strips and
Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package remove the cover.

Carefully unpack and check contents of the package. If any

components are missing or damaged, save the packing list and
materials and advise your distributor and the carrier of the
discrepancy.

WARNING
MICRACUT 200-S weights approximately 90 kgs
and be sure that there are enough people (at least 4)
or lifting equipment to lift safely for transportation.
It is recommended to wear safety shoes during
transportation.

ATTENTION
MICRACUT 200-S is bolted to a wood base for
protection during shipping. Remove the bolt
securing the unit to the wood base.  Open the box and remove filling materials inside the box.

 MICRACUT 200-S should be placed on a sturdy and safe

platform. Please be sure that the platform is large enough
and can stand its weight.

 In order to work with equipment comfortably, it is

recommended to leave at least 1 m space from all side of
the equipment.

 You can see the dimensions and weight of MICRACUT

200-S as below:

W D H
Dimensions
640 mm 732 mm 529 mm

Weight Approx. 90 kgs

 Remove the box.

Step by Step Unpacking

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 Equipment is fixed on the wooden base with bolts. Lift the

equipment from the wooden base by using a lifting
equipment and then carefully remove these bolts.

 Open the back, front and side covers in the same way and
remove filling materials inside the case.
 Carefully remove the protective bubble wrap. Be carefull
not to damage equipment while using a knife. Remove the
protective foam on the touch screen.

If Sent in a Wooden Case

 Carefully remove the outer stretch wrap.

 Equipment is fixed on the wooden base with bolts. Lift the

equipment from the wooden base by using a lifting
equipment and then carefully remove these bolts.

 Open the top cover of wooden case by removing screws.

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 Carefully remove the protective bubble wrap. Be carefull

not to damage equipment while using a knife. Remove the
protective foam on the touch screen.

Installation and Set-Up

CAUTION
Follow approved procedures and take all
necessary preventive safety measures when lifting  Disconnect the power supply before making any electrical
and installing this equipment. Improper lifting can adjustments.
result equipment damage.
 Make sure that the supply voltage and frequency is correct.
MICRACUT 200-S is shipped completely assembled. It is Check the values from the machine identification plate
designed for tabletop placement. After unpacking, select a located at the rear of the machine.
smooth location to place the MICRACUT 200-S. Then, adjust
the leveling feet to make the equipment parallel to ground. Operational
Locate the MICRACUT 200-S near the convenient access to a Voltage / Frequency Fuse Rating
Power Range
grounded type 1-phase electric source.
115 V, 50/60 Hz. 1 ph. 100 - 125 V 16 A (C Type)

Electrical Installation 230 V, 50/60 Hz. 1 ph. 200 - 250 V 10 A (C Type)

Before making electrical connections, check that the voltage

and frequency stated on the specification plate correspond to the
local voltage and frequency. Check that the values for one-
phase grounded voltage, is compatible with the intended
electrical supply before installation.

 Connect the mains cable of the MICRACUT 200-S to an

appropriate electrical outlet.

 Open the front door, remove the bolt and flange from the
Identification Plate
hub, disassemble the stabilizer before operating.

 Close the door. Turn the instrument on from the main  Connect the equipment to the grounded mains voltage.
switch, which is on the backside of the instrument. Power cord will be supplied with the equipment.
 See Cutting Operation section for operation.  Length of the power cable is 1.8 meters

 Press “START” and “STOP” buttons and observe from the

window that the cutting wheel shaft rotates clockwise when
looked at from the left.

 If the shaft rotation is incorrect, then see Cut-Off Wheel

Rotation Direction section.

ATTENTION
Connect the unit to the grounded mains voltage.
The MICRACUT 200-S requires a 1-phase Power Cable
electrical supply.
 You can see suitable power sockets as below. If you have
WARNING not suitable power socket, in this case you should supply a
Electrical Shock Hazard. A qualified electrical suitable power cord.
technician should perform all hard wiring and
electrical maintenance.
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 The recirculation unit should be checked for cooling water

every day.

 Refill it with 95% clean water + 5% METCOOL mixture

when the water level is low.

Top Hose
cover Connection
Fitting

Pump Hose

Cooling Unit

Recirculating Cooling Tank

MICRACUT 200-S has an internal recirculating cooling system.
The cutting surface is cooled by two spray nozzles whose water
jets hit both the cutting wheel and the specimen. This provides Leveling the position of the equipment
an efficient cooling of the sample and prevents the overheating
of the surface structure. You should adjust the level of the machine before use.
Otherwise, there may be vibration during cutting operation and
The level of cooling fluid reduces during the cutting process problem on the water drainage. Follow below instruction to
because of evaporation or left in the cutting chamber and level the machine.
components. For the best cutting performance and corrosion
protection, replace the coolant regularly (max. 1 month)
 Put a levelling tool on the ground of cutting chamber in
IMPORTANT both X-axis and Y-axis direction. It is best to use two
ONLY water-based cooling fluids has to be used. levelling tool at the same time, one of them is put in X-axis
Use of alcohol or oil based flammable cooling and the other one is put in Y-axis direction.
fluids are strictly FORBIDDEN because; the
vapor is potentially EXPLOSIVE when ignited.
 Check if the bulb is between the lines. If the bulb is not
between the lines, adjust the height of the foot by turning
the nuts with a wrench tool.
CAUTION
Do not run the pump dry for more than 30
seconds.

 Carefully pull out the flat tank.

 Remove the pump hose. Levelling Tool Foot

 Remove the tank. Mounting Specimen Vises

 Fill the tank with a mixture at a ratio of 95% clean water +
5% METCOOL cutting fluid until the mixture level comes
to 5 mm below the top. Water hardness should be 5-20 °dH
in German Hardness and should not contain bacteria and
chemical salts. METCOOL ratio should not less than 3%
and should not more than 6%. If concentration is below
3%, corrosion may occur inside the cutting chamber. If
concentration is more than 6%, foaming effect may occur.
 Push the recirculation tank into place again. Hold the pump
in up position in order to not to brake the pump.
Metkon offers a wide range of specimen holders for the
MICRACUT 200-S. Follow below steps to mount specimen
holders:
 Select the proper Chuck for the particular application and
clamp the Specimen in place.
 Attach the loaded Chuck to the Support arm with the Chuck
Mounting Thumb Screw.
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 After the Chuck is secured, move the holding arm in X-axis

according to requested cutting line.

 Adjust the Z-axis position of the sample on the touch screen

so that it is a few mm away from the cutting disc.

 Fasten the Sample properly: the samples must never

move around in the specimen holder during cutting.
Movements may lead to damage of the cut-off wheel and
sample will invariably cause a bad cutting quality.

Mounted Specimen Vise

Safety
Cut-Off Wheel Rotation Direction
The MICRACUT 200-S machines conform to the highest
standards of safety regulations. The cutting motor cannot be
The cutting wheel shaft has to rotate clockwise when looked at
started unless the hood is closed. In case of opening the hood
from left of the equipment. Do not operate the equipment if the
during cutting operation, the cutting motor immediately stops.
cut-off wheel is rotating in the wrong direction.
Easily accessed and operated emergency stop button ensures
immediate shut down.
If the cut-off wheel rotates in the wrong direction, follow the
steps below.

 Disconnect all electrical power

 Interchange two of the phase supply leads in the plug.

 Reconnect the electrical power and recheck.

Emergency Stop

Cut-Off Wheel
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Noise Level
Info

Approximately 65 dB is measured at idle running at a distance

of 1 meter from the machine. Consumable List

Application Area

Settings

Manual Cutting

Automatic Cutting

Automatic Grinding

Hybrid Cutting

X-Axis Selection

Z-Axis Selection

Fast Backward

Slow Backward

Slow Forward

Fast Forward

TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL Zero

PANEL (LCD) Remaining Number of Cuts

The operation panel is a 7’’ touch screen LCD. HMI touch Go to the Reference
screen controls increasing the productivity, sample consistency
and operator comfort. Go to Zero Point

Stop Methods

Light

Start

Stop

Pause

Manuel Cooling

Pump

MICRACUT 200-S HMI Touch Screen Recipe

Load
Control Button Functions
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In the main menu you can;

Save  Select the cutting or grinding method.
 Access the CONSUMABLE LIST menu to see the list of
cut-off wheels, grinding wheels and cooling liquids that can
be used on MICRACUT 200-S.
 Access the APPLICATION AREA menu to learn which
cut-off wheels should be used depending on the specimen.
 Access the INFO menu to see meaning of icons.
 Access to the SETTINGS menu for service and
maintenance of the machine.

Cutting Methods Grinding Method

List of Consumables
Cut-off Application
Wheels Areas

Main Menu
Information Menu Service and
for Icons Maintenance

Password List CONSUMABLE LIST menu

Below are passwords, which are required for operating and
In this menu, you can see the order no, code and diameter of all
programming the machine. You can use any of them. It is
consumables that can be used on MICRACUT 200-S:
possible to change the passwords from the Operator Menu.
(Refer to Main Menu Section)

Username Password

Start-up Password 1840

USER1 1234

USER2 123456

USER3 1000
Consumable List Menu

Operation Parameter Ranges

APPLICATION AREA menu
Cutting Feed Rate : 5 – 10000 µ/sec
In this menu, you can see which cut-off wheels should be used
Grinding Feed Rate : 500 – 50000 µ/sec.
for your specimen.
X-Axis Travel : 0 – 50 mm
RPM, Variable : 100 – 5000 rpm
Pulse, Minimum : 0.1 mm

Main Menu
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You can follow the instructions listed in this menu for

maintenance and monitoring of your equipment. The date and
the time is also set in this menu.

Every week, month & year you will be informed

to make the maintenance periodically. The
functions will not work unless you check in the
maintenance menu.

Application Area Menu

SETTINGS Menu
USER Menu
From this menu, you can see the list of possible faults, periodic
maintenance list and factory settings. There are two pages In the USER menu.

In the first page, you can see total operation time and start cycle
count:

Settings Menu

In order to have Access to the “maintenance” division, you need

User Menu Page 1
to login user name is “USER 1” and the password is “1234”.

In the second page, you can change Rapid Pulse Cutting and
Instafeed Cutting (Auto Feedrate Control) settings.
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Change User Settings* ✓ X

*There may be exceptions on authorites of changing some
parameters or settings depending on the equipment type.

In Summary, “Operator” can only prepare samples in automatic

operation by using existing programs that saved by “Admin”, or
prepare samples in manual operation.

Follow below steps to select “Admin” or “Operator”:

 After press the “Main Menu” button from the Starting

User Menu Page 2 Menu, below screen will appear:

Login Menu

 If “Operator” is selected, you can continue to Main Menu

without any password required by pressing “Enter”.

Admin & Operator Login System

The software has built-in “Admin & Operator Login System”.
“Admin” has no limitation on the software functions whereas
“Operator” has some limitations. This feature can be activated
or deactivated from “Factory Settings Menu” with below
“Password” section by selecting “Yes” or “No”.
Login Menu
 If “Admin” is selected, you have to enter “Admin”
password to continue Main Menu.
The factory default password is : “1840”

Below table shows authorities of “Admin” and “Operator”:

Operato
Software Functions Admin
r
Load Existing Program ✓ ✓

Save New Program ✓ X

Change Parameters that Loaded
✓ X
from Existing Program*
Change Parameters that not Stored
✓ ✓
as Program
Login Menu
Change Factory Settings ✓ X
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 After correct password is entered, you can continue to main

menu by pressing “Enter” button.

Naming of Axis Movement

Login Menu
 You can position your sample in Z-axis by using

 “Admin” password can be changed from the red “Key”

positioning buttons on the screen:

button on the bottom left corner.

 This button will be activated after enter the correct  You can position your sample in X-axis by using handle on
password of “Admin”. the right side of equipment:

 When this button is pressed, “Password Change” window

will appear as below photo.

 Type the new password on the “New password” area, then

press “Close” button. The password will be changed.

X-Axis Positioning

Login Menu

 You can see which user is logged in from the right top
corner of Main Menu with below icons:

 You can always go back to Login menu and change user by

pressing these buttons:

OPERATION
Mounting of Abrasive Wheel
Axis Movement
 Position the sample clamping in Z-axis direction and be
You can see the naming of axis movement on MICRACUT
sure that there is enough distance between the cut-off wheel
200-S as below:
and the arm to change the wheel easily.

 Remove Thumb Screw, End Bushing and Outer Flange

from Drive Shaft.
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material properties. When cutting metal samples, it may be

 Install wheel on Drive Shaft against Inner Flange relieved necessary to dress after each cut. Otherwise, cutting time will
surface. increase dramatically.
 Slip on Outer Flange and End Cap Bushing, then place the
fixing tool on the hole of the drive shaft, tighten Thumb
Screw to complete installation.

MICRACUT 200-S has built-in dressing unit, which can dress

diamond cut-off wheels during cutting operation.

Mounting of Abrasive/Diamond/CBN Wheel

Flanges provide support for the wafering blades. Failure to

provide adequate flange support may result in curved cuts and
damaged blades. Dressing Unit
Follow below steps to use dressing unit:
NOTE
Before reinstallation of a wheel, the Cap  Mount a dressing stone on dressing unit.
Bushing, Screw and Flanges should be cleaned
in a mild detergent solution to remove adherent  Close cover and press “START” button.
particles from previous sawing. This will help prevent
misalignment of wheel, which might cause poor-quality cuts.  Move the dressing unit towards the wheel by the handle at
the right side of equipment.
Be sure that the cut-off wheel is suitable with your
specimen. Choose an appropriate cut-off wheel  Continue to move dressing unit until the stone is cut.
according to your specimen material.
Inappropriate cut-off wheels may cause serious
damages on the mechanical parts on the machine,
due to high vibration, heat generation and strain. The damages
due to wrong cut-off wheel usage or non-METKON brand
wheels are out of warranty!

Cutting the Dressing Stone

 Move dressing unit backward. Dressing is completed!

 In order to make another dressing, you should move the

dressing stone towards the cut-off wheel reclamping it.

Mounting Screws

Inbuilt Blade Dressing

New metal bonded diamond cut-off wheels must be dressed

before making sample cuts. Dressing removes normal smeared
Mounting Screws for Clamping/Reclamping Dressing Stone
matrix metal and exposes the abrasive grain to assure free
cutting. New wafering blades should be dressed several times
Unmounting/Mounting Sample Holder Arm
and older blades dressed as required based on the specimen
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The sample holder arm can be easily unmounted and mounted

again. In some cases, you need to change the position of sample
holder arm on the x-axis shaft. In this case, you can easily
unmount, re-position and mount it.
For example; if you swift to grinding operation from cut-off
operation, in this case you should remove the cut-off disc and
mount the grinding wheel. As the thickness of grinding wheel is
more than cut-off wheel, there may be not enough space for x-
axis positioning of sample. To solve this problem, you can just
move the sample holder arm to the left.
Follow below steps to unmount, re-position and mount:
 Loosen the hand screw as shown below photo.
Mounting of Fixed Cutting Table
The optional fixed cutting table can be easily mounted on the
MICRACUT 200-S. Extra flat specimens and PCBs can be
easily cut by hand on this table. Thanks to the angle cutting tool,
the desired angle can be cut.
Please follow below steps to mount Fixed Cutting Table:
 Move the Z-axis at topmost position.
 Remove the wheel guard on the table by loosing the
handscrew as shown below:

 Re-position the arm on the x-axis shaft.

 Tighten the hand screw again.

Hand Screw

Loosen (tighten) this

handscrew to remove
(mount) wheel guard

Unmounting/Mounting Sample Holder Arm

Removing/Mounting Wheel Guard

 Position the fixed table on the cutting area.

 Secure the fixed table on the machine by tightening the

screws as show below:

Mounting
Screws

Mounting the Fixed Table

 Mount the wheel guard. Table is ready to use!

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Vertical
Clamping
Fixtures

Fixed Table

Mounting of Movable Cutting Table

Sample Clamping
The optional movable cutting table can be easily mounted on
the MICRACUT 200-S, just like the fixed cutting table. This
table can move 220 mm in the Y-axis. Thus, when the
transparent cover of the device is closed, cutting can be made by
moving the table from outside. Since the cover allows closed
use, it is possible to cut metal sheets safely by using abrasive Advanced Cutting Methods
cutting discs. It can also be cut into PCBs and other large sheet-
shaped parts. Specimens can be attached to the table with a
MICRACUT 200-S has many advanced cutting methods to
simple fixture apparatus, so precise cutting can be performed
overcome all difficulties of various cutting applications.
without the need to hold the specimen by hand and without the
risk of the specimen moving during cutting. Thanks to the angle
AUTOMATIC Z-AXIS CUTTING
cutting tool, the desired angle can be cut.
Feeding the clamped specimen into a rotating cut-off wheel
using a sample clamping arm.
Please follow below steps to mount Movable Cutting Table:

 Move the Z-axis at topmost position.

 Position the movable table on the cutting area.

 Secure the movable table on the machine by tightening the

screws as shown below. Table is ready to use!

RAPID PULSE CUTTING

Used for cutting very hard and heat sensitive specimens. The
sample arm continuously goes forward and backward very
quickly in a short period until the end of cutting process. It
Mounting
reduces contact time and allows coolant circulation between
Screws
cutting wheel and sample during cutting process. This allows
very low heat generation and reduces cutting time.

Mounting the Movable Table

 You can use vertical clamping fixtures (GR 0223) to fix

sample on the table as show below:
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INSTAFEED CUTTING
Feedrate is the most important factor when cutting specimen.
High feedrate values may cause sample burning, excessive
wheel wear, motor overload and even cut-off wheel breakage.
Low feedrate values increase cutting time. With Auto Feedrate
Cutting (Instafeed Cutting) method, feedrate is adjusted
automatically to an optimum level according to motor load
continuously. Thus, cutting is completed in shortest possible
time without burning specimen.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC SERIAL PARALLEL CUTTING

Specimen can be sliced into multiple pieces semi-automatically.
Up to 25 slices can be cut. Thickness of each slices can be set as
desired. The software will inform operator to how many mm
should the x-axis be moved before cut the next slice.
MICRACUT 200-S has long 50 mm X-axis range.

Cutting Operation

 Turn on the equipment from the main power switch at the

backside of the machine.

HYBRID CUTTING
If the sample consists of more than one layer and each layer
needs to be cut at different speeds, the Hybrid Cutting feature
will fully meet this need. Thanks to the Hybrid Cutting feature,
up to 5 different cutting parameters (feed rate, disc speed, pulse, Main Power Switch
force, distance, etc.) can be set within the same cutting process.
When the disc comes to the next cutting layer, the cutting
process continues with the cutting parameters belonging to that  Starting screen will appear as below:
layer without interrupting the cutting process.
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Enters the
MAIN

Press here to
enter the starting
password. You can change You can see the
the language contact information
from this menu of METKON.

Starting Screen Starting Menu

 Enter the starting password: 1840  The MAIN MENU will appear as below:

ENTER the starting

password: 1840

Main Menu
Entering the Starting Password

 Press ENTER button to continue.

Manual Cutting

 Press Manual Cutting button from the MAIN MENU.

Manual Cutting screen will appear as below:

Starting Screen

 The menu will appear as below. To select the cutting

method, press MAIN MENU button.
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Manual Cutting Screen

 You can position your sample with the positioning buttons

on the screen.

 To position with the positioning buttons on the screen,

select the Z-axis. Then, press positioning buttons.

 Set parameters: RPM and FORCE.

 Activate light and pump. Then press START button.
Positioning of Sample

 Select Z-axis on the screen.

 Slowly feed the sample to the cut-off wheel by cutting arm  Then, position your sample in Z-axis with the positioning
at the left side of the equipment. buttons on the screen.
 Do not apply excessive during cutting. If you feel vibration,
strain and see a lot of spark, reduce the force. Otherwise,
there may be burns on the sample surface, cut-off wheel
can be broken and machine can be overloaded.

 At the end of the cutting process, return the lever to its

starting position and turn off the machine by pressing
STOP button.  Position your sample in X-axis by turning the handle at the
right side of equipment.

If there is any vibration or shattering during cutting;

 Please check that you are using the correct wheel for the
specimen type that you are cutting.

 Please be sure that sample is securely fixed on the

X-Axis Positioning

clamping vise.
 After positioning all axes, select the Z and X-axis
seperately and press the “Zero” button on the screen to set
starting position.

Automatic Cutting

Specimen Positioning

 Position your sample in X and Z-axes according to cut-off

disc.
Setting Parameters and Advanced Cutting Features

After specimen position setting is completed, adjust cutting

parameters from the cutting menu.

Automatic Cutting Menu
You can see description below for parameters:
FEEDRATE
This is the moving speed of the sample during cutting. Avoid
setting very high feedrate. If the feedrate is too high, this may
cause burns on the sample surface or wheel breakage.
TRAVEL
The sample will proceed this distance from its starting position.
Once the length is achieved, the sample returns to its position
regarding the Stop Mode and the cycle is completed. If you set
Travel as “0”, you have to STOP the equipment manually or it
will stop automatically when the maximum travel limit is
reached. After that, the sample will return to its position
regarding the Stop Mode.
PULSE
This is Rapid Pulse Cutting feature of MICRACUT 200-S. It is
very useful feature when cutting extra hard and big specimens.
During cutting process, the pulse action is done like that:
 Pulse distance is completed.
 The sample goes back a little distance very quickly. This
allows cooling fluid to fill inside the gap between the cut-
off wheel and the specimen.
 The sample goes forward and close the gap very quickly.
This forward and backward action is completed very
quickly.
 Continue the cutting operation with normal feedrate.
This cycle will continue in every pulse distance is travelled until
the end of cutting.
RPM
The turning speed of cut-off wheel can be adjusted between 100
and 5000 RPM. Variable speed provides cutting of hard and soft
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materials without changing cut-off wheel. You can set it
depending on your type and diameter of cut-off wheel and the
sample material.
FORCE
This is Instafeed Cutting feature of MICRACUT 200-S. This
parameter ensures you to protect the cutting motor as well as
your sample during cutting. It is also makes possible maximum
cutting speed without burning the sample. The force value is
entered as current (amp). The feedrate is adjusted automatically
depending on the motor load. This action is done like that:
 The instantaneous motor current is monitored continuously.
 If the instantaneous current value is higher than set current
value (Force), the feedrate is reduced continuosly until the
instantaneous current value decreases below the set current
value (Force).
 If the instantaneous current value reduces a lot, the feedrate
is increased continuously until the instantaneous current
value is at optimum level.
 You can see the instantaneous feedrate and current at the
bottom right corner of the screen:
This is the instantaneous feedrate, which adjusted depending
on motor current continuously.
This is the instantaneous motor current, which is monitored
continuously.
STOP MODES
You can select the stop modes from this button as below:
Back to Starting point:
Stops when it has returned to its starting point.
Back to reference point:
Stops when the ultimate reset point in all axis has been reached.
Starting Automatic Cutting Operation

 Do not forget to adjust water nozzles correctly to the
specimen surface.
 Check by pressing the “manual cooling” button if water
flow is good. Cooling is one of the most important
parameter to obtain burn-free specimen surfaces.
 Do not forget to activate the pump by pressing the “pump”
button before starting the cutting.
 After positioning specimen and setting all the parameters,
close the cover and press “start” button.
 During cutting operation, you can change the parameters.
 After the cutting is finished, if the travel is already set, the
process will finish after the travel length is achieved. The
sample will return regarding the stop mode. If you set
Travel as “0”, you have to STOP the equipment manually.
After that, the sample will return to its position regarding
the Stop Mode.
Serial Parallel Cutting
MICRACUT 200-S is equipped with an electronic micrometer
for precise positioning and slicing of samples on the X-axis.
The X-axis position of the sample can be instantly displayed on
the LCD screen. The number and thickness of slices can be
preset on the LCD screen.
At the end of each slicing process, the software visually
indicates how many mm the operator should move the sample
on the X-axis for the next slice, thus guiding the operator to
prevent the wrong thickness of slices.
X-Axis Positioning Guide
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Before setting parameters for parallel cutting, set the starting
position first. The first cut is idle. The thickness of slices are
determined from this line. You should set the starting position
according to this line.
Serial Parallel Cutting
To use “Serial Parallel Cutting” feature, press the “Serial
Parallel Cutting” button. There are two different parallel cutting
methods: “Variable Cutting” and “Constant Cutting”.
Variable Cutting
In the Variable Cutting menu, you can set different thicknesses
for each slice. Up to 25 slices can be set. If you do not want to
cut 25 slices, just enter “0.0” after final desired slice. It is
important to insert the thickness of cut-off wheel correctly. The
X-axis positioning guide will ask you to move X-axis for each
slides by calculating the wheel thickness.
Goes the
Constant
Cutting Menu
Thickness of the
cut-off wheel
Variable Cutting Menu
After setting thickness of all desired slices, go back, set your
parameters and press start button.
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Constant Cutting

In the constant cutting menu, you can slice your specimen in

equal thicknesses. The specimen can be cut up to 25 equal Hybrid Cutting
slices. Enter the thickness of the cut-off wheel, thickness and zones
number of the slices that you want to cut. Similar to variable
cutting, the X-axis positioning guide will ask you to move X-
axis for each slides by calculating the wheel thickness.

Automatic Cutting Menu

You can see the square buttons (Hybrid Cutting zones) that
inside the numbers from 1 to 5 at bottom of the screen. These
Goes the
are the name of cutting zones. When you press one of this
Variable
Cutting Thickness Number buttons, you can see the parameters for that cutting zone. The
Thickness Menu of the of the button that you pressed also blinks to inform operator for which
of the cut- slices slices cutting zone are you looking parameters are.
off wheel
The green button means that this cutting zone is active and will
be carried out when you press start button. Grey button means
that this cutting zone is inactive and will not be carried out
Constant Cutting Menu
when you press start button.
After setting thickness of all desired slices, go back, set your
parameters and press start button. To activate or deactivate the button, keep pressing these buttons
for 2 seconds. You can activate or deactivate dependings on
how many zones you want cut with different parameters. The
Hybrid Cutting
cutting sequence will always start from small number to big
number. During cutting operation, you will also see a green line
The Hybrid Cutting is a standard feature of MICRACUT 200-S.
on top of the button, which means the cutting, is carrying out for
If the sample consists of more than one layer and each layer
this number.
needs to be cut at different speeds, the Hybrid Cutting feature
will fully meet this need. Thanks to the Hybrid Cutting feature,
Follow below steps to use Hybrid Cutting Feature:
up to 5 different cutting parameters (feed rate, disc speed, pulse,
force, distance, etc.) can be set within the same cutting process.
When the disc comes to the next cutting layer, the cutting  Position your specimen in Z and X-axis according to cut-
process continues with the cutting parameters belonging to that off wheel.
layer without interrupting cutting process.
 After positioning all axes, select the Z and X-axis
seperately and press the “Zero” button on the screen to set
starting position.

 Activate the Hybrid Cutting zones that you want to cut.

 Set parameters for each active Hybrid Cutting zones

seperately.
(If necessary, you can also set parameters for Serial Parallel
Cutting feature. In this case, Hybrid Cutting settings will be
applied for each slices)

 After parameter settings are done, Press “start” button. All

active zones will be cut automatically according to set
parameters.
Hybrid Cutting  During cutting operation, you can change the parameters
for any zone.

 After final cutting operation is completed, the sample goes

back according to stop modes.

Automatic Grinding
A diamond cup grinding wheel can be attached to the
MICRACUT 200-S. In this way, the layer desired to be
examined can be exposed by removing chips from the sample
very precisely. Just like in parallel slicing, the operator is
informed on the LCD screen how far the specimen will be
advanced in the X-axis between the grinding steps. Unlike
parallel slicing, how many passes to be grinded in each step can
be adjusted and the device performs these passes automatically.
Unlike the cutting process, the feed rate can be adjusted
between 0.5 - 50 mm / sec during grinding.
Follow below steps to start Automatic Grinding:
 Press Automatic Grinding button from the MAIN MENU.
Automatic Grinding menu will appear as below:
This menu is very similar to automatic cutting menu.
Automatic Grinding Menu
 Positioning of sample in Z-axis is very similar to cutting
but, X-axis positioning differs.
In order to set X-axis position, move the X-axis until the
sample touches the cup grinding stone as show below:
Positioning Sample in X-Axis
 At this position, select the X-axis and press the “Zero”
button on the screen to set X-axis starting position.
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 Then, move the sample up in Z-axis. There should be a few
mm distance in Z-axis between the sample and cup
grinding wheel as show below:
Positioning Sample in Z-Axis
 At this position, select the Z-axis and press the “Zero”
button on the screen to set Z-axis starting position.
 Positioning of both axes are done. Now you should set the
FEEDRATE, RPM, TRAVEL and GRINDING DEPTH
parameters. Feedrate, rpm and travel parameters can be set
on Automatic Grinding menu. But grinding depth
parameters should be set from Variable/Constant grinding
menu.
 Enter the Variable/Constant Grinding menu by pressing
this button:
 Similar to parallel cutting, there are two different options
for grinding: Constant Grinding and Variable Grinding.
 In the Constant Grinding, there are three parameters:
Number of Cycles: This is the number of passes that will
be repeated each Grinding Steps. The sample will move
forward according to Travel and Feedrate parameters and
go back to its starting position after travel is reached. This
will be repeated as much as Number of Cycles value.
Grinding Depth: This is how much material will be
removed from the sample in one grinding step. The X-axis
positioning guide will ask you to move sample in X-axis
according to this parameter.
Grinding Steps: This is the number of grinding steps to be
performed. Total material removal depth is as below:
Total Removal Depth = Grinding Depth * Grinding Steps
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Constant Grinding Menu

 In the Variable Grinding, the “Number of Cycle” parameter

has same function with the “Constant Grinding”. But, the
Grinding Depth parameter can be set seperately for each
Grinding Steps. Same or different Grinding Depth can be
set for each Grinding Steps.
Saving the Cutting or Grinding Parameters

 After setting all the parameters, press the program name

button.

To Save/Load
Variable Grinding Menu Program, press
this area

 After you set the grinding depth parameter, you are almost
ready to start grinding operation.

 Before press start button, check the water nozzles correctly

Automatic Cutting Menu
adjusted to the specimen surface.

 Check by pressing the “manual cooling” button if water

flow is good. Cooling is one of the most important
parameter to obtain burn-free specimen surfaces.

To Save/Load
Program, press
 Do not forget to activate the pump by pressing the “pump”
this area

button before starting the grinding.

Automatic Grinding Menu

 After positioning specimen and setting all the parameters,
close the cover and press “start” button.
Move up & down for Naming Area
program numbers

 During grinding operation, you can change the parameters.

 After the total material removal depth is reached, the
grinding operation is finished automatically.
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Move up & down

for program
Metric/ Load an numbers
Imperial existing
Selection program Save

Washing Gun

Program Menu If you do not clean the cutting chamber, the small metallic
particles will cause corrosion in any parts inside the cutting
 Select program number chamber.

 To give a specific name press “Naming Areas” and enter The washing gun may be clogged after some time due to cutting
the program name. swarfs. If the washing gun is clogged, remove the washing gun
and clean inside with water and air pressure.
 Press save button.
In order to obtain better water flow for the washing gun, you
can close the valves of nozzles as shown below.
Loading Existing Program

 Press the program name button.

 Select program number and press LOAD.

Nozzle
Valves

SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE Nozzle Valves
KEEP DRY THE CUTTING CHAMBER
After cleaning, dry the cutting chamber and clamping devices
Maintenance with an air gun. If you leave the cutting chamber wet, this may
cause corrosion in any parts inside the cutting chamber.
MICRACUT 200-S may be exposed to harsh conditions during
cutting operation. Therefore, it is very important to carry out all KEEP THE COVER OPEN
maintenance steps on time to use machine without problem for a If you do not use the equipment for a long time, keep the cover
long time. open to avoid humidity inside the cutting chamber. The
Strictly follow daily, weekly and monthly maintenance humidity may cause corrosion in any parts inside the cutting
recommendations. chamber.

Use only “METCOOL II” cutting fluids to obtain maximum
corrosion protection and cooling properties.
Use only “METCOOL-NF” cutting fluid if you continuously cut
reactive metals like copper, brass, cobalt, aluminum, tungsten
carbide, etc… METCOOL-NF has perfect corrosion protection
for the machine when cutting these parts.
CHECK THE RECIRCULATION COOLING TANK
Pull out the recirculation-cooling tank and check if the liquid
level is OK. If liquid level is not enough, add 95% clean water +
5% METCOOL cutting fluid mixture until the water level
comes to 5 mm below the top.

Daily Maintenance

CLEAN THE CUTTING CHAMBER

At the end of working day, clean all area of the cutting chamber
with washing gun at the left side of cutting chamber.
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The cutting fluid should be changed periodically. Because, it

may lose its cooling, anti-corrosion and anti-bacterial properties
as you use it.

Follow below steps to change the cutting fluid:

 Pull out the cooling thank from the cabinet

 Remove the pump hose.

 Remove the cooling tank.

 Unscrew the top cover of the cooling tank.

Recirculation Cooling Tank  Drain the old cooling liquid.

 Clean inside the cooling tank.

 Fill the tank with a mixture at a ratio of 95% clean water +

5% METCOOL II cutting fluid until the mixture level
comes to 2-3 cm below the top. Water hardness should be
5-20 °dH in German Hardness and should not contain
bacteria and chemical salts. METCOOL II ratio should not
less than 3% and should not more than 6%. If concentration
is below 3%, corrosion may occur inside the cutting
chamber. If concentration is more than 6%, foaming effect
may occur.

 Screw the top cover.

 Connect the pump hose and place the cooling tank in its
place.

Weekly Maintenance
Recirculation Cooling Tank
CHECK THE CUTTING FLUID
Pull out the recirculation-cooling tank. Check the pH value of
the cooling fluid. If the pH value is below the 8.5, change the
cooling fluid with the new mixture at a ratio of 95% clean water
+ 5% METCOOL II.
Yearly Maintenance
If pH value is not below 8.5, only check whether the water level
is low. If water level is low, add 95% clean water + 5%
METCOOL II cutting fluid mixture until the water level comes CLEAN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL
Open the coer on the right side of equipment. Clean the
to 2-3 cm below the top.
electrical control panel using compressed air.
Monthly Maintenance

CHANGE THE CUTTING FLUID

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Electrical Control Panel

Troubleshooting

ERROR DESCRIPTION ACTION

The cut-off wheel is not rotating The hood is left open Close the hood properly.

Use proper cut-off wheel.

The cut-off wheel is not compatible with
See consumables section for the correct
the cut piece
cut-off wheel selection.

Burning remarks on the cutting High cutting feedrate Decrease the feedrate
surface
*Check that there is enough cooling
fluid in the tank.
Insufficient cooling *Be sure that the cooling nozzles are
correctly positioned on the specimen
surface and the cut-off wheel.

Use proper cut-off wheel.

The cut-off wheel is not compatible with
See consumables section for the correct
the cut piece
cut-off wheel selection.

Unwanted burrs on the sample Decrease the feedrate before the end of
High cutting feedrate at the end of cycle
the operation.

Improper clamping of the sample Support the sample from both sides.

Check the mounting of the cut-off

Incorrect mounting of the cut-off wheel wheel and be sure that the nut and the
flange is set properly

Use proper cut-off wheel.

The cut-off wheel is not compatible with
See consumables section for the correct
the cut piece
Cut-off wheel breaks cut-off wheel selection.

High cutting feedrate Decrease the feedrate

Improper clamping of the sample Support the sample from both sides.

*Clean the Lexan window with a mild

The Lexan window is blurred Insufficient cleaning soapy water (Do not use the cooling
fluid with cleaning hose)
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ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES

Clamping Devices and Accessories

Many sample preparation applications require the sectioning of a specimen from a small or irregularly shaped sample or component
part. The small size or irregular sample shape can create positioning and clamping difficulties for the operator. To overcome these
difficulties, METKON offers a number of special clamping vises for use with MICRACUT 200-S precision cutters. METKON 200-
S precision cutter is equipped with a stainless steel clamping arm. All clamping vises are made of corrosion resistant material and
can be attached to the cutters clamping arm in seconds for fast and positive clamping of parts having virtually any configuration.

Order No Cutting Tables for MICRACUT 200-S

Fixed Cutting Table Attachment

for manual cutting of extra flat specimens and PCB 's on MICRACUT 200-S
GR 0215
including angle cutting tool and parallel slicing tool. 288x460 mm table size,
cutting capacity is up to 200x200x35 mm (WxDxH) for flat specimens.
Movable Cutting Table Attachment
for manual cutting of extra flat specimens, sheet metals and PCB 's on MICRACUT 200-S
GR 0216 including angle cutting tool and parallel slicing tool,
288x300 mm table size, 220 mm movement range in Y-axis.
cutting capacity is up to 170x200x35 mm (WxDxH) for flat specimens.

GR 0223 Vertical clamping fixture for Movable Cutting Table

YM 1590-00 Dressing Stone

Order No Specimen Vises for MICRACUT 200-S

GR 0210 Universal Specimen Vise for MICRACUT 200-S/202

GR 0400 Universal Specimen Vise

GR 0401 Specimen vise with double parallel vice for long specimens

GR 0402 Specimen vise for round and mounted specimens, ø 32mm

GR 0403 Specimen vise for irregular shaped specimen

GR 0404 Specimen vise for adhering specimens

GR 0405 Specimen vise for biomedical samples

GR 0407 Mechanical glass slide holder

GR 0430 Specimen vise (teardrop shape) for specimens 18-40mm

GR 0431 Specimen vise (teardrop shape) for specimens 5-20mm

GR 0434 Specimen vise for round cylindrical specimens (up to 40 mm diameter)

GR 0416 Swivel arm unit for angular cutting, MICRACUT 200-S

Fastener vise for longitudinal sectioning of screws, fasteners, tubes, etc.
GR 0453
from 12 to 45 mm. in length

GR 0410 Set of Flanges, Ø75 mm, suitable for 12.7 and 25.4 mm arbor diameters.

GR 0411 Set of Flanges, Ø100 mm, suitable for 12.7 and 25.4 mm arbor diameter.
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Consumables

Abrasive cut-off wheels

The most commonly used abrasives for the cutting of different materials are SiC and Al2O3. Silicon carbide is suitable for non-
ferrous metals, whereas Aluminum oxide is preferred for ferrous metals. Hard wheels are used for cutting soft materials while soft
wheels are recommended for cutting harder materials.

Order No CODE DESCRIPTION

18-150 TRENO-HP Ø150 mm, for Non-Ferrous Metals, Stainless Steels, 10 pcs/pack

18-151 TRENO-MP Ø150 mm, for Medium and Hardened Steels, 10 pcs/pack

18-200 TRENO-HP Ø200 mm, for Non-Ferrous Metals, Stainless Steels, 10 pcs/pack

18-201 TRENO-MP Ø200 mm, for Medium and Hardened Steels, 10 pcs/pack

Diamond cup grinding wheels

Diamond cup grinding wheel are used for precise grinding on MICRACUT 200-S. They are suitable for wide range of materials such
as electronic, semi-conductor, biomedical, ceramics and metallics.

Order No CODE DESCRIPTION

19-155 CUPO Ø175 mm, Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel, 65 µm, 1 pc/pack

19-156 CUPO Ø175 mm, Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel, 35 µm, 1 pc/pack
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Diamond and CBN Cut-off Wheels

Metal bonded wheels are used for cutting brittle materials, such as ceramics or minerals, while resin bonded wheels are used for
ductile materials, such as sintered carbides or composites that contain predominantly hard phases. Several factors are important for
choosing the appropriate wafering blade.
These include:
“High & low concentration metal bonded diamond wheels”, “Diamond size (fine or medium)”, “blade diameter” and “blade
thickness”. The diamond concentration is important because it directly affects the load, which is applied during cutting. For example,
brittle materials such as ceramics require higher effective loads to section, whereas ductile materials such as metals require more
cutting points. The result is that low concentration blades are recommended for sectioning hard brittle materials such as ceramics and
high concentration blades are recommended for ductile materials containing a large fraction of metal or plastic.
CBN wheels are usually used for cutting very hard metals.

Order No CODE DESCRIPTION

19-150 DIMOS Ø150 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-157 DIMOS Ø150 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, Low Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-151 DIMOS Ø150 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Resin Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-200 DIMOS Ø200 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, Medium Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-205 DIMOS Ø200 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-201 DIMOS Ø200 mm, Diamond Cut-off wheel (Resin Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-152 CBN Ø200 mm, CBN Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

19-202 CBN Ø200 mm, CBN Cut-off wheel (Metal Bonded, High Concentration), 1 pc/pack

Cutting Fluid

Cutting fluid is one of the most important thing to protect sample surface and the machine. Its function is to reduce heat generation
between cut-off wheel and specimen surface during cutting operation. Second function is to prevent corrosion from specimen surface
and the machine parts. METCOOL II has special anti-corrosion additives as well as perfect cooling properties. It is nature friendly,
boron-free and anti-bacterial. METCOOL-NF provides perfect corrosion protection when cutting reactive metals like copper, brass,
cobalt, aluminum, tungsten carbide, etc... Mixing ratio is 95% water + 5% METCOOL II.

Order No CODE DESCRIPTION

19-905 METCOOL II Nature Friendly Soluble Oil, 1 lt.

Nature Friendly Soluble Oil, 5 lt.

METCOOL-
19-906 Perfect corrosion protection for reactive metals like copper, brass, cobalt, aluminum,
NF
tungsten carbide, etc.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
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Customer Service

Our factory-trained assembly personal is at your disposal for customer service.

Please contact the following address:

Head Quarter
Metkon Instruments Inc.
Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Sitesi
Ali Osman Sonmez Cad. No: 14 Bursa/TURKEY
Tel: +90 (224) 261 1840
Fax: +90 (224) 261 1844
E-Mail: metkonsales@metkon.com
Web: www.metkon.com
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