Struers Minitom - 3 Trouble-Shooting

Minitom
Instruction Manual
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3. Trouble-Shooting
Error Cause Action
Vibrations. The diamond layer is worn down to the
level of the metal disc.
Replace with a new cut-off
wheel.
The specimen
moves radically
up and down
when cutting.
The cut-off wheel is worn and therefore
less round.
Reduce the speed until cutting
is steady – failing this the cut-
off wheel might be destroyed.
The specimen forces the cut-off wheel to
the side when cutting. Heavy friction
causes vibrations.
Reduce the cutting force.
The cutting arm is not balanced. Balance the cutting arm better
and use a sufficient force on
F1.
The cut-off wheel needs dressing. Dress the cut-off wheel.
Incorrect cut-off wheel. Select another wheel.
Please refer to the Selection
Guide in the
Struers Cut-off
Wheels brochure or Struers
Consumables Catalogue.