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3.1 Device description
• TransPol-5 is for on-site materialographic preparation and enables further materialographic
examination.
• TransPol-5 is intended to be used for in-situ coarse grinding and fine polishing, e.g.
materialographic examination of welded tubes.
• The equipment is compact and portable. It is packed in a carrying case which is suitable for
transport by one person.
• TransPol-5 has a replaceable battery. When the battery pack is inserted, the equipment can be
connected directly to the electrical power supply.
• During use, TransPol-5 can be carried in a shoulder strap or placed securely on a plane surface.
The operator can also place the carrying case up to 3 meters from the work place and switch
TransPol-5 on and off on the device handle. An angled handle and a straight handle are
supplied with TransPol-5.
• The operator selects the grinding/polishing surface. The operator selects a suitable method,
accessory and abrasive disc to be applied. The operator moves the equipment to the area
where the inspection will be made.
• The operator turns the on/off button on the control panel of the machine to switch on the
machine.
• The operator presses the start/stop button on the motor unit handle to start the
grinding/polishing process.
• The operator must wear protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves to protect
against hazardous particles and fumes that may occur during operation of the equipment.
• In case of excess heat and/or power consumption, the unit switches off automatically.
• The operator stops the machine by pressing stop on the motor unit.
• The operator cleans the specimens before the next preparation step or inspection.
• After use, the operator removes the abrasive disc and places the equipment in the case so that it
is protected and ready for transport.
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