Minitom
Instruction Manual
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Fasten the specimen in the specimen holder using the 4 mm
Allen key.
It must be fastened tightly to avoid vibrations during cutting.
For a round specimen, flip the specimen holder allowing the
large notch to secure it.
For large specimens, replace the short screws (35mm) with the
Test the cut-off wheel, to check for cracks or other damage,
before mounting. See Testing Cut-off Wheels on page 20
.
Remove the grid plate.
Unscrew the chamfered nut.
Remove the cut-off wheel and the flanges.
Mount the new cut-off wheel between two flanges.
Screw on the chamfered nut and fasten it gently.
Put the grid plate into place.
Unscrew the specimen holder using a 4 mm Allen key and
remove.
Fix the new specimen holder to the specimen holder arm by
means of a screw. Fasten securely with a 4 mm Allen key.
Check that the cut-off wheel can cut through the specimen without
the flanges meeting the specimen holder. The specimen must
protrude at least 6 mm / 0.3” from the specimen holder.
Mounting the Cut-off Wheel
Changing the Specimen Holder
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