Buehler, an ITW Company, Lake Bluff, Ill., has launched the AbrasiMet XL Pro large abrasive cutter to provide consistency and repeatability in cutting large samples for production environments. The instrument allows the sectioning of high-quality cut samples with a diameter up to 7 inches, which is best in class for an 18-inch cutter. It also has a 10kW motor, the most powerful motor on the market for this size abrasive cutter, and it utilizes blades 14 to 18 inches in diameter.
Quality control lab technicians in the automotive, aerospace, metals, and other manufacturing will minimize processing times and ensure consistency and repeatability while enhancing the quality of their cut samples with the AbrasiMet XL Pro. Its durable design, intuitive user interface and optimized chamber will make it the ideal cutter for customers using Chop, Y-feed, or Planar cutting types.
Among its features:
–A touchscreen user interface with programmable methods reduces the time spent setting up for a cut by saving of cut parameters.
—The cutter has movement tracking system allows for precise cutting parameters, and a green laser for easy X-alignment. One joystick controls all three-axis movement of the cutting arm and t-slot table.
–Blades can be changes with your hand, eliminating the time and effort needed to find the right wrench and remove the lock nut with the added benefit of minimizing the risk of injury.
–Newly designed recirculation system simplifies cleaning.
–Large windows and bright LED lighting allow users to observe the cutting process and quickly detect if the cutting process needs to be adjusted.
