MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher
MiniMet 1000
Compact Grinder-Polisher
MiniMet 1000 benefits
- Lightweight and small dimensions are ideal for small spaces
- Great for hot/glove boxes and with irradiated samples
- Automatic arm rotates through the X,Y plane for even polishing
- Compatible with smaller sizes of our same great products like CarbiMet and our line of polishing cloths
- Metallographic Mounted Specimens
- Petrographic Thin Sections
- Thinning Unmounted Specimens for TEM
- Wafer Polishing
Ordering
| MiniMet 1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Voltage | Request a Quote | |
| 69-1100 | 85-264VAC, 50/60Hz | Request a Quote | |
Consumables for MiniMet 1000
| CarbiMet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] | Micron | Part Number | |
| 120 [P120] | 127 | 36-02-0120 | |
| 180 [P180] | 78 | 36-02-0180 | |
| 240 [P280] | 52 | 36-02-0240 | |
| 320 [P400] | 35 | 36-02-0320 | |
| 400 [P800] | 22 | 36-02-0400 | |
| 600 [P1200] | 15 | 36-02-0600 | |
| MicroCut | |||
| Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] | Micron | Part Number | |
| 800 [P1500] | 13 | 36-02-0800 | |
| 1200 [P2500] | 8 | 36-02-1200 | |
| SiC Paper PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] Qty 100 | |||
| Polishing Cloths | |||
| Cloth | Stage | Part Number | |
| UltraPol™ | Coarse | 40-7442 | |
| Nylon | Intermediate | 40-7052 | |
| TexMet® C | Intermediate | 40-1102 | |
| TriDent™ | Intermediate | 40-7502 | |
| MicroCloth® | Fine | 40-7212 | |
| MasterTex® | Fine | 40-7702 | |
| ChemoMet® | Fine | 40-7902 | |
| PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] Qty 20 | |||
Specifications
| MiniMet 1000 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7in W x 16in D x 8in H (180mm x 400mm x 200mm) | |
| Electrical | 85 – 264 Volts / 50 – 60Hz / 1 phase | |
| Shipping Weight | 25lbs (11kg) | |
| Sound | 1 meter high adn 1 meter away from front of machine, with no load | |
Related Products
Consumables and Accessories
Accessories for Preparation of Metallographic Mounted Specimens
Preparation of metallographic specimens using the MiniMet is done using the caged specimen holders or by drilling a hole into the back of mounted specimens and using the pin holder that comes with the unit. Use 2.875” [73mm]-diameter grinding paper and polishing cloths.
Accessories for Petrographic Thin-Section Preparation
Accessories for Thinning Unmounted Specimens for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis
Accessories for Wafer Polishing
Use the Wafer Polishing Attachment to thin wafers up to 30mm diameter. Wafers are affixed to the polishing attachment using 40-8150 Crystalbond wax.
Buehler is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and is based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Our company’s legacy comprises groundbreaking designs including the first commercially available mounting press, the first Rockwell hardness tester and we were the first to automate polishing. This same forward-looking spirit, combined with a strong understanding of lab priorities, continues to inform how we serve our customers world-wide.
Sustainability is important to Buehler and its employees. We continue to challenge ourselves to reduce our environmental impact adding new programs each year and planning for continuous improvement. Our comprehensive recycling program prevents 70,000 lbs. of carboard, plastic, paper, and metals from going to our landfills. Our electricity is 100% zero emission powered by solar (33%), hydroelectric (33%), and wind (34%).
Protect your investment with Buehler’s Service Plans. Keep your lab up and running with access to wear part kits and your machine being services by one of our highly trained Service Technicians.
Properly maintaining your equipment will ensure consistent performance , minimize downtime and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs.
This webinar will focus on the Sectioning/Cutting step of material preparation for analysis: the goals of this step, our recommendations for how to avoid the potential pitfalls, and some of the solutions that Buehler offers to ensure good results and improve your process.
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