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4D LABS, Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
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Begin the Grinding / Polishing Procedure
1. Use the control panel to select your desired force mode, Single or Central (check that this
corresponds to your selected sample holder). Press the MODE button to select between CENTRAL
or SINGLE mode.
An LED will light next to the selected MODE parameter.
2. Enter the TIME for the specimen preparation using the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons.
The time selected will be shown in the TIME display field.
3. Press the SPEED button to enter a platen speed. The SPEED display field will flash when the speed
is changed. Press SPEED again to select the Power Head speed.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to adjust the rotational speed of the platen.
The rpms will be displayed in the SPEED display field.
Recommended speeds are as follows:
i. Base = 1 – 500 rpms
ii. Head = 30 – 60 rpms
4. Press the FORCE button seconds to select a force. (N or LBS)
To change the force units between N (Newtons) and LBS (pounds) press the INCREASE
and DECREASE buttons simultaneously.
A LED will light next to the selected FORCE parameter.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select the amount of force. The amount of
force selected will be displayed in the FORCE display field.
Recommended force ranges are as follows:
i. Single Force = 1 – 10 lbs (5 – 45 N)
ii. Central Force = 5 – 60 lbs (20 – 260 N)
5. Press the FLUIDS button to select between having water flowing from the tap, or to have no water.
An LED will light next to the selected FLUIDS parameter.
No LED indicates the FLUID parameter is not selected.
6. Press the HEAD ROTATION button to select between complementary or counter rotation.
An LED will light next to the selected HEAD ROTATION parameter.
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