MiniMet® 1000 Grinder Polisher

MiniMet 1000

Compact Grinder-Polisher

The MiniMet 1000 grinder polisher is a compact semi-automatic, single specimen machine ideal for users with limited space or for use in a hot box. This highly robust machine comes with an automatic arm so users can focus on other tasks while processing. Combine with CarbiMet and MetaDi Supreme for exceptional grinding and polishing results.

MiniMet 1000 benefits

Ideal for small spaces
  • Lightweight and small dimensions are ideal for small spaces
  • Great for hot/glove boxes and with irradiated samples
High Quality and Consistency
  • 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
Flexibility for Various Primary Applications
  • Metallographic Mounted Specimens
  • Petrographic Thin Sections
  • Thinning Unmounted Specimens for TEM
  • Wafer Polishing
The MiniMet 1000 has all the accessories you need for your preferred application including processing bowls, specimen fixtures, glass platens, and consumables like small grinding papers and polishing cloths. Review the ordering section for all accessories and consumables available on the MiniMet 1000.

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
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Consumables and Accessories

Final polishing suspensions

Diamond Polishing Suspension
Product Literature
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.

for 1in (25mm) or 1.25in (32mm) Mounted Specimens

4in. (100mm) diameter (accepts the 2.875in [73mm] glass disc )

2.875in [73mm] platen for use with 69-1500 bowls (Qty 3)

with 3 Drill Bits

Set of 3 Drill Bits

for MiniMet Bowls

Accessories for Petrographic Thin-Section Preparation

To prepare 46x27mm petrographic samples, affix thin-sections to the holder using 20-8145 Crystalbond low-temperature wax. The 4.75” [121mm]-diameter bowl size is required for the thin-section holder. Use 2.875” [73mm] grinding paper and polishing cloths in this application.

Thin-Section Slide Holder for MiniMet, 46x27mm

4.75in (121mm), Qty 3

4in (100mm), Qty 3

includes 3 bowls, glass platens and section holder

Accessories for Thinning Unmounted Specimens for Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis

To use the precision thinning attachment, samples must fit onto a 0.5in [13mm] glass slide. The slide may be adhered to the thin-section attachment using a drop of oil or 20-8145 Crystalbond low-temperature wax. Use Diamond lapping films placed onto the 69-1567 55mm glass disc.

0.5in (13mm) for MiniMet 1000

2.145in (55mm) Diameter (Qty 5)

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.

for MiniMet 1000

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