Metallographic Grinder/Polisher Machines

The Qpol 250 M1 (Saphir 250 M1) is a manual, single-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 200/250 mm featuring co- and contra-rotation of the working wheel. The shock-resistant plastic basin, powder coated Aluminium housing and high standard of technology inside the unit lend the requisites for quiet and smooth running and optimum preparation results.

The optional Qpol GO grinding/polishing head enables the perfect introduction to automatic sample preparation. It can be combined with QATM’s single and dual wheel grinder/polishers: the Qpol 250 and Qpol 300 M series.

The Qpol 250 M2 (Saphir 250 M2) is a manual, double-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 200/250 mm featuring co- and contra-rotation of the working wheel. The shock-resistant plastic basin, powder coated Aluminium housing and high standard of technology inside the unit lend the requisites for quiet and smooth running and optimum preparation results.

The optional Qpol GO grinding/polishing head enables the perfect introduction to automatic sample preparation. It can be combined with QATM’s single and dual wheel grinder/polishers: the Qpol 250 and Qpol 300 M series.

The Qpol 250 A1-ECO (Saphir 250 A1-ECO) is a single-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 200/250 mm which is conveniently operated by a 4.3" color touch screen. Entire preparation methods may be edited, stored, and protected by a user account management. Pressure, speed, and rotational direction of the polishing head are adjustable in the software. The optional Qdoser ECO (Topas ECO) dosing system provides automatic and programmable dosing that is controlled by the grinder/polisher touch screen.

The Qpol 250 A2-ECO (Saphir 250 A2-ECO) is a dual-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 200/250 mm which is conveniently operated by a 4.3" color touch screen. Entire preparation methods may be edited, stored, and protected by a user account management. Pressure, speed, and rotational direction of the polishing head are adjustable in the software. The optional Qdoser ECO (Topas ECO) dosing system provides automatic and programmable dosing that is controlled by the grinder/polisher touch screen.

The Qpol 300 M1 is a manual, single-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 250/300 mm featuring co- and contra-rotation of the working wheel. The shock-resistant plastic basin, powder coated Aluminium housing and high standard of technology inside the unit lend the requisites for quiet and smooth running and optimum preparation results.

The optional Qpol GO grinding/polishing head enables the perfect introduction to automatic sample preparation. It can be combined with QATM’s single and dual wheel grinder/polishers: the Qpol 250 and Qpol 300 M series.

The Qpol 300 M2 is a manual, dual-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 250/300 mm featuring co- and contra-rotation of the working wheel. The shock-resistant plastic basin, powder coated Aluminium housing and high standard of technology inside the unit lend the requisites for quiet and smooth running and optimum preparation results.

The optional Qpol GO grinding/polishing head enables the perfect introduction to automatic sample preparation. It can be combined with QATM’s single and dual wheel grinder/polishers: the Qpol 250 and Qpol 300 M series.

The Qpol 300 A1-ECO is a single-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 250/300 mm which is conveniently operated by a 4.3" color touch screen. Entire preparation methods may be edited, stored, and protected by a user account management. Pressure, speed, and rotational direction of the polishing head are adjustable in the software. The optional Qdoser ECO (Topas ECO) dosing system provides automatic and programmable dosing that is controlled by the grinder/polisher touch screen.

QATM offers the same great features in both the Qpol 250 (8-10in format) and Qpol 300 (10-12in format) grinder/polishers.

The Qpol 300 A2-ECO is a dual-wheel grinding and polishing machine for working wheels Ø 250/300 mm which is conveniently operated by a 4.3" color touch screen. Entire preparation methods may be edited, stored, and protected by a user account management. Pressure, speed, and rotational direction of the polishing head are adjustable in the software. The optional Qdoser ECO (Topas ECO) dosing system provides automatic and programmable dosing that is controlled by the grinder/polisher touch screen.

QATM offers the same great features in both the Qpol 250 (8-10in format) and Qpol 300 (10-12in format) grinder/polishers.

The single wheel Saphir 550 Specimen Preparation System is a semi-automatic, 12" format machine that handles a variety of sample preparation tasks. It features single and multiple sample modes of operation and variable speeds. Repeatability is guaranteed by the programmable, touch screen control panel.

Electronically regulated pneumatic sample loading ensures the correct sample grinding and polishing force. A powerful, belt-driven wheel and sample mover head can handle large sample sizes or a high volume application. Through excellent engineering and design, the Saphir 550 is easy to maintain and provides all the features that other machines consider options.

The Saphir 560 Specimen Preparation System is a dual wheel, 12 inch format, semi-automatic machine that handles a variety of sample preparation tasks. The centrally mounted head can swing between wheels for multi-step operations.

The Saphir 560 features single and multiple sample modes of operation and variable speeds. Full preparation programming guarantees repeatability using the graphical touch screen control panel.

Through excellent engineering and design, the QATM Saphir 560 is easy to maintain and provides all the features that other machines consider options

The Qpol XL is a powerful addition to QATM’s line of floor model grinder/polishers, achieving high sample throughput and maximum reliability. With precise force control and measurement of material removal – regardless of operating time, sample type, material and hardness – you can easily monitor the material height already removed.

Automated features ensure efficiency, along with fast, tool-free change of grinding discs and sample holders. The Qpol XL also comes with a motorized swiveling dosing arm for uniform wetting of the working disc. An automated acryl glass hood provides for maximum operator safety and easy cleaning of the working area. Offering the best in functional design and premium performance, the Qpol XL is the automated grinder/polisher for high volume labs.

The Qpol 250 BOT (Saphir X-Change) brings fully automatic metallographic grinding and polishing to any lab.

The grinding and polishing process is automated by intuitive touch-screen controls. Easy manual loosening and tightening of sample holder for central pressure simplifies the preparation process. Grinding or polishing media is automatically changed and all parameters can be adjusted directly during the process. The semi-covered working space with large panel and light-barrier provide a high safety standard.

Fast. Efficient. Affordable.

Designed and developed by QATM, the compact SystemAutomat completely automates the grinding and polishing aspects of the specimen preparation process.

Simple touch-screen controls access all parameters and procedures. The SystemAutomat ensures that each specimen is properly processed and guarantees reproducible results.

The QATM Stone Grinder is a water cooled, high speed machine for quickly plane grinding samples in a specimen holder. The coarse grit grinding stone turns at 1700 rpm to plane grind a typical batch of samples in less than 30 seconds. Both mounted and unmounted specimens are easy work for this high speed machine.

The system is designed to give the operator total control of the parameters, including the diamond dressing tool's interval, depth and speed at which it dresses the stone. Grinding depth (Z-axis) is programmable allowing the operator to remove the desired amount of material for any sample batch to within 0.1 mm accuracy.

The Qgrind 100 (Jade 700) Water Cooled Dual Belt Grinder is the heavy duty champ of coarse grinding. Stainless steel belt covers resist corrosion while the replaceable solid wear plate keeps the grinding surface flat. The belt tracking system is precision machined from stainless steel and designed to stay locked, keeping the 4 x 36" belt running true.

The Qgrind 100 (Jade 700) is an excellent choice for rough grinding chemistry specimens or quickly de-burring metallographic specimens.

The Qpol Vibro (Saphir Vibro) is the world's most advanced vibratory polisher, engineered for an enhanced and unparalleled user experience. Prepare samples to a sub-micron final finish for Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), SEM inspection, nano indentation and micro indentation hardness testing.

The Qdoser ECO (Topas ECO) fully automatic dosing unit is designed for use with the Qpol 250 A (Saphir 250 A) series automatic grinding/polishing machines and seamlessly fits into the design line. The doser can be added anytime and is controlled/programmed via the grinder/polisher touch screen. Four 500 ml glass bottles can be filled through a separate lid with diamond suspension, even during operation, and can be quickly removed for easy cleaning. After manual activation, a backflushing function keeps all the hoses clean. Designed for use with diamond suspension and lubricants only.

The Qdoser Go (Topas M) provides an automatic dosing solution for all manual grinders & polishers. A weighted dosing arm can be placed anywhere around the polishing bowl to control where the suspension hits the grinding/polishing media. Four 500 ml glass bottles can be filled through a separate lid, even during operation, and are quickly removed for easy cleaning. A backflushing function keeps the hoses clean. When used in combination with the Qpol M (Saphir M) series grinder/polishers the Qdoser start/stop is controlled by the grinder/polisher (all other settings are programmed on the Qdoser directly).