Struers LaboForce-3 Manuale utente

Manual No.: 15217001

Date of Release .08.20

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

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LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

LaboForce-3

Safety Precaution Sheet

To be read carefully

before use

1. The operator should be fully aware of the use of the machine according

to the Instruction Manual. The machine must be mounted securely on

the grinding/polishing machine.

2. Be sure that the actual voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the

back of the machine. The machine must be earthed.

3. Blue lubricant: follow the current safety rules for handling, mixing, filling,

emptying and disposal of the alcohol-based lubricant.

4. If you observe malfunctions or hear unusual noises - stop the machine

and call technical service.

The equipment should only be used for its intended purpose and as detailed in the Instruction Manual.

The equipment is designed for use with consumables supplied by Struers. If subjected to misuse, improper

installation, alteration, neglect, accident or improper repair, Struers will accept no responsibility for

damage(s) to the user or the equipment.

Dismantling of any part of the equipment, during service or repair, should always be performed by a qualified

technician (electromechanical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, etc.).

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

Disposal

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electronic components and must not be disposed of as general

waste.

Please contact your local authorities for information on the correct

method of disposal in accordance with national legislation.

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

User’s Guide

Table of Contents Page

1.Getting Started

Checking the Contents.......................................................................2

Getting Acquainted with LaboForce-3................................................2

Setting up LaboForce-3......................................................................3

Adjusting the Specimen Mover Position.............................................3

Distance to Preparation Disc ....................................................3

Disc Margin........................................................................................4

Connecting LaboForce-3....................................................................4

Supplying Power.......................................................................4

Communication.........................................................................4

Mounting a Drip Lubricator.................................................................5

Mounting a LaboDoser Dosing Unit ...................................................5

2.Operation

Inserting a Specimen .........................................................................6

Adjusting the Force............................................................................6

Operating LaboForce-3......................................................................6

Replacing the Specimen Mover Plate................................................6

Operating a Drip Lubricator................................................................7

Changing Lubricant............................................................................7

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

1. Getting Started

In the packing box you should find the following parts:

1 LaboForce-3

1 Allen-key 2.5 mm for securing the specimen mover plate

1 Allen-key 1.5 mm for the thrust pad screw

6 Extra screws M4 for securing the specimen mover plate

1 Nut, M16

3 Washers, 1 mm for levelling of column height

3 Washers, 3 mm for levelling of column height

1 Set of Instruction Manuals

Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and

names of the LaboForce-3 components.

LaboForce-3 mounted on LaboPol-5 (accessory):

Drip lubricator (accessory)

Handle (Behind , not shown)

Spring housing

Adjustment screw

Specimen mover plate

Checking the Contents

Getting Acquainted with

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

LaboForce-3 is made for mounting on Struers grinding/polishing

machines, LaboPol-1, -2, -4, -5, -6, -21 or -25.

Remove the plastic lid from the pre-punched hole for the

LaboForce-3 column. Turn the LaboPol machine onto its left-

hand side.

Lead the LaboForce-3 column through the hole. Mount the nut

and tighten loosely using a 24 mm spanner.

Raise the LaboPol to its upright position.

Unlock LaboForce-3 and let it move to the upright position.

Place the specimen mover plate on the three columns and

secure it with three screws. Use the enclosed 2.5 mm Allen key.

Go to paragraph ‘Adjusting the Specimen Mover Position’.

Remove the plastic lid from the pre-punched hole for the

LaboForce column. Move the LaboPol to the left so that the

part of the machine where LaboForce-3 is to be mounted is free

of the table.

Lead the LaboForce-3 column through the hole. Mount the nut

and tighten loosely using a 24 mm spanner.

Move the LaboPol back onto the table.

Unlock LaboForce-3 and let it move to the upright position.

Place the specimen mover plate on the three columns and

secure it with three screws. Use the enclosed 2.5 mm Allen key.

Go to paragraph ‘Adjusting the Specimen Mover Position’.

To ensure that LaboForce-3 works correctly you need to adjust the

distance between the specimen mover plate and the preparation

disc of your grinding/polishing machine.

Place a ø200 mm preparation disc on the grinding/polishing

machine.

The distance between the specimen mover plate and the

preparation disc should be about 2 - 2.5 mm. If the distance is

too small, you must:

−Remove LaboForce-3 from the grinding/polishing machine.

−Attach 1 or more additional washers (1-3 mm). Grease the

washers and fasten them under the column, using the

grease as an adhesive.

−Mount LaboForce-3 in its hole again and tighten the nut

loosely.

−Repeat the above procedure until the correct distance is

achieved.

Setting up LaboForce-3

On LaboPol-1/ -2/-4/-5/-6

On LaboPol-21/-25

Adjusting the Specimen Mover

Position

Distance to Preparation Disc

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

Before the final tightening of the nut you must check the margin

between the holes of the specimen mover plate and the edge of the

grinding/polishing disc. The distance should be:

Diameter of the

Holes Disc Margin

40 mm 1.5 mm

1½" 2.5 mm

1¼" 6.0 mm

30 mm 6.5 mm

25 mm 9.0 mm

Connect the power cable to the socket on the back of the

LaboPol machine, .

LaboForce-3 is provided with a communication cable. Connect the

plug to the socket on the back of LaboPol, .

To enable communication between LaboForce-3 and LaboPol, set

the switch to ‘on’.

Disc Margin

IMPORTANT

Having adjusted the disc margin, tighten the nut firmly.

The column should now remain in position.

Connecting LaboForce-3

Supplying Power

IMPORTANT

Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the type

plate on the back of the machine.

Communication

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

The drip lubricator can be mounted on LaboForce-3 to supply the

necessary lubricant during the preparation process.

Remove the drip lubricator from its box.

Loosen the finger screw underneath LaboForce-3.

Guide the bottom plate of the drip lubricator onto the finger

screw and the positioning pin underneath the LaboForce-3, and

tighten the finger screw again.

Hold the lubricant bottle with one hand and remove the top lid.

Fill the bottle with lubricant.

Place the lid on the bottle and the drip lubricator is ready to

use.

Follow the Instructions for Use that are supplied with the Dosing

Unit.

Mounting a Drip Lubricator

(Accessory)

Mounting a LaboDoser Dosing

Unit (Accessory)

LaboForce-3

Instruction Manual

2. Operation

Lift the thrust pad on the adjustment screw to make room for

the specimen.

Place the specimen in one of the holes of the specimen mover

plate and lower the thrust pad.

Adjust the force by turning the adjustment screw. The

indications on the spring housing correspond to the actual

force in Newton as stated below:

Indication Force

(0) 0-5 N

1 10 N

2 20 N

3 30 N

4 40 N

Press LaboForce-3 down into the operating position.

Place 1 to 3 specimens in the specimen mover plate.

Adjust the force.

Adjust the lubricant dosing level.

Press START 

Carry out the planned preparation step and press STOP

on LaboPol.



Stop lubricant dosing:

Drip Lubricator: Close the valve on the drip lubricator.

LaboDoser: Stops automatically after the pre-set time

LaboPol when finished.

As the specimens must fit the holes in the specimen mover

plate quite accurately, the specimen mover plate has to be

changed when samples of another size are to be prepared.

Unlock LaboForce-3 and let it move into upright position.

Unscrew the fastening screws of the specimen mover plate

using the Allen key.

Place the new specimen mover plate on the three columns and

secure it with the three screws.

Lower LaboForce-3 again and press gently to lock the machine.

Inserting a Specimen

Adjusting the Force

Operating LaboForce-3

Remember

It is not possible to start LaboForce-3 on LaboPol when the specimen

mover is lifted to upright position.

Replacing the

Specimen Mover Plate

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