Buehler MiniMet 1000
The MiniMet 1000 Compact Grinder-Polisher is a versatile, semi-automatic grinding and polishing system designed for laboratories and environments with limited space. Its lightweight and compact design makes it ideal for hot/glove boxes, handling irradiated samples, and use in specialized metallographic applications. Equipped with an automatic arm for enhanced precision and ease of use, the MiniMet 1000 ensures consistent, high-quality results for various sample preparation needs.
Features of MiniMet 1000 Compact Grinder-Polisher
1 . Compact and Space-Saving Design
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- Lightweight and compact dimensions are perfect for small spaces, including hot and glove boxes.
- Designed to handle irradiated and delicate specimens efficiently.
2. High Quality and Consistency
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- Features an automatic arm that rotates through the X and Y planes, ensuring even polishing and uniform results.
- Compatible with CarbiMet® grinding paper and premium polishing cloths for exceptional surface finishes.
3. Flexible Applications for Various Needs
Ideal for preparing:
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- Metallographic mounted specimens for microscopic analysis.
- Petrographic thin sections for geological studies.
- Thinning unmounted specimens for TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy).
- Wafer polishing for electronic and material research.
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4. Wide Range of Accessories and Consumables
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- Supports a variety of processing bowls, specimen fixtures, glass platens, and consumables.
- Compatible with small grinding papers and polishing cloths tailored for specific applications.
Applications of MiniMet 1000 Compact Grinder-Polisher
- Metallographic Laboratories
- Precision grinding and polishing for mounted and unmounted specimens in material analysis.
- Petrography and Geology
- Ideal for preparing thin sections of geological samples with consistent results.
- Microscopic and Electron Microscopy Research
- Enables precise specimen thinning and polishing for TEM and other microscopic techniques.
- Semiconductor and Wafer Industries
- Efficient and reliable polishing of wafers and other delicate materials.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| MiniMet 1000 | |
| Dimensions | 7in W x 16in D x 8in H (180mm x 400mm x 200mm) |
| Electrical | 85 – 264 Volts / 50 – 60Hz / 1 phase |
| Shipping Weight | 25lbs (11kg) |
| Sound | 1 meter high and 1 meter away from the front of the machine, with no load |
| Consumable | Grit Size - ANSI [FEPA] | Micron | Part Number |
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| CarbiMet Consumables | |||
| CarbiMet™ 120 [P120] | 120 | 127 | 36-02-0120 |
| CarbiMet™ 180 [P180] | 180 | 78 | 36-02-0180 |
| CarbiMet™ 240 [P280] | 240 | 52 | 36-02-0240 |
| CarbiMet™ 320 [P400] | 320 | 35 | 36-02-0320 |
| CarbiMet™ 400 [P800] | 400 | 22 | 36-02-0400 |
| CarbiMet™ 600 [P1200] | 600 | 15 | 36-02-0600 |
| MicroCut Consumables | |||
| MicroCut™ 800 [P1500] | 800 | 13 | 36-02-0800 |
| MicroCut™ 1200 [P2500] | 1200 | 8 | 36-02-1200 |
| Polishing Cloths | |||
| UltraPol™ | Coarse | N/A | 40-7442 |
| Nylon | Intermediate | N/A | 40-7052 |
| TexMet™ C | Intermediate | N/A | 40-1102 |
| TriDent™ | Intermediate | N/A | 40-7502 |
| MicroCloth® | Fine | N/A | 40-7212 |
| MasterTex® | Fine | N/A | 40-7702 |
| ChemoMet® | Fine | N/A | 40-7902 |
| PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] Qty 20 | |||
| SiC Paper PSA Backed, 2.875in [73mm] Qty 100 | |||