General Laboratory Sample Cutting with the Labcut 250 Abrasive Cutting Machine

A Cutting Machine using up to 250mm/10in cutting wheels for the general work in the Materials Laboratory

Features:-

  • Cutting ferrous/ non ferrous/ ceramic materials with the 250mm/10in dia. wheel

  • Compact bench top or floor standing models

  • External recirculating coolant tank

  • Side lever for cutting head raise/lower

  • Side access ports for long bars

  • RH & LH quick lock vices

Introduction

The Labcut 250 is a manual cutting machine with vice capacity for the routine work in the materials laboratory. It is a compact unit which is available as a bench top unit or as floor standing unit mounted on a base cabinet.
The cutting is done manually using an adjustable side lever. One or two quick lock vices can be fitted to hold the material. The standard canopy has 3 large viewing windows for allround viewing of the cutting pprocedure.
 
Cutting Head
The 12.7mm/1/2in diameter spindle is belt driven by a powerful 2.2KW/3HP 3 Phase motor. The long life sealed spindle bearings do not require lubrication. The cutting head is lowered using an adjustable side lever. An optional hydrocheck can be attached to the cutting head to ensure constant, but adjustable cutting pressure, for different users. A variable stop limits the downward stroke of the cutting head. Abrasive or Diamond Cutting Wheels up to 250mm/10in can be fitted. Adapters are provided for 32mm/1 1/4in wheel hole size. The standard wheel speed is set at 4000 rpm, other belt and pulley combinations give different wheel speeds for particular applications. An optional inverter can be fitted for variable speed between 2000 and 5000 rpm.
 

Interior of the cutting machine……

  • RH & LH vices with quick lock clamps

  • Flexible coolant nozzle

  • Cutting head end stop

  • Cutting blade- abrasive, diamond, carbide – with variable speed option

  • 1,2 safety interlock

  • 3,6,7,8 hydrocheck for constant cutting pressure

  • 4 canopy gas strut

  • 9 depth of cut

  • 10 spindle belt guard

Work Table
The work table has T slots for fitting the 2 quick lock vices. The vices have 63mm/2 1/2in capacity. The side access ports in the canopy can be used for passing long bars of large dia. through the vices.

 Electronics
The electronics are contained in a compartment accessed from the rear panel. The front control panel has switching for the various machine functions. These include Power Indicator, Cutting Head Motor ON/OFF , Coolant Pump ON/OFF, Interior Light ON/OFF. The front panel switching is low voltage

Canopy
The canopy is safety interlocked and cannot be opened whilst the wheel is running. It has a large front viewing windows and 2 side windows. Access ports on both sides of the canopy are provided for cutting long bars of material.
 

Coolant Circulation
The machine can be used for wet or dry cutting. An external coolant circulating tank is provided for the bench top model. For the floor standing unit this coolant tank is located in the base cabinet. The 55l/min circulation pump ensures adequate supply of coolant in the cutting area.

 

User safety & CE conformity

  • The machine generally conforms to European CE and USA safety regulations

  • 1,2 safety interlock on

  • canopy opening

  • Guard surrounds cutting wheel

  • Viewing windows made from impact resistant material

  • Low voltage switching on control panel

  • Note:-
    (3, hydrocheck for constant cutting pressure)(4 Canopy gas strut )

Options

1.Inverter for variable speed 2000-5000rpm (above)
2.Coolant mist system where liquid coolant cannot be used (above)
3.Spark chute/extraction manifold for dry cutting (not shown)

4.Base cabinet with coolanttank inside (photo below)

Specification of the Labcut 250BM Abrasive Cutting Machine

Cutting Machine: Bench top unit
Manual side lever - adjustable position
Hydrocheck for constant cutting pressure

Front Control Panel with following functions: Cutting Head Motor ON/OFF

Coolant ON/OFF, interior light ON/OFF, Emergency STOP
Cutting head:

Spindle diameter: 12.7mm /1/2in

Drive Motor: 2.2KW/3HP
Wheel Speed: 3600rpm, belt driven Dimensions & weight
Wheel Diameter: up to 250mm/10in

Work Table:
T-Slot work table for securing vices.
Vices: RH & LH Quick-lock vices
Capacity 65mm/2 1/2in)

 Canopy
  Large front window and 2 side windows

  Access ports for long bars

  Safety interlock switch

  Coolant Circulation: .
  55L/min circulating pump
  Flexible coolant jets with washdown hose

  Safety:

  Machine conforms to CE regulations

  Safety interlock switch, wheel guard, emergency stop, low   voltage switching

  Dimensions & weight

  521mm (w) x 685mm (d) x 620mm (h)

  20.5in (w) x 27in (d) x 24.5in (h)

  Weight: 80Kg / 176lbs
  Services: Power 380V 3 phase 3KVA