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Equipment Type: 8 and 10-inch diameter Double Grinder /

Model:

Electrical Requirements: 110 / 220 Volts (single-phase)

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Motor Horsepower: 1 hp (750 W)

Manual Revision Date: March 8, 2016

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Contents

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Warranty

1.0 Product Description

2.0 Unpacking, Shipping and Installation

3.0 Safety Guidelines

4.0 Start-Up and Operation

5.0 Maintenance

6.0 Trouble Shooting

7.0 Metallographic Consumables

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8.0 Spare Parts

9.0 Schematics

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WARRANTY

.Terms and Conditions applying to all PACE Technologies Products

1. LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER:

PACE Technologies Products are warranted for one year from the purchase date to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under correct use, normal operating conditions, and proper application. PACE
Technologies obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange, at PACE
Technologies option, of any PACE Technologies Product or part which proves to be defective as provided
herein. PACE Technologies reserves the right to either inspect the product at Buyer’s location or require it
to be returned to the factory for inspection. Buyer is responsible for freight to and from factory on all
warranty claims. The above warranty does not extend to goods damaged or subjected to accident, abuse or
misuse after release from PACE Technologies warehouse, nor goods altered or repaired by anyone other
than specifically authorized PACE Technologies representatives. PACE Technologies shall not in any way
be responsible for the consequences of any alteration, modification or misuse unless previously approved in
writing by an officer of PACE Technologies.

PACE TECHNOLOGIES MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE
SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. Any description of the goods sold hereunder, including any
reference to Buyer’s specifications and any description in catalogs, circulars and other written material
published by PACE Technologies, is the sole purpose of identifying such goods and shall not create an
express warranty that the goods shall conform to such description.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY STATES PACE TECHNOLOGIES ENTIRE AND
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
IN CONNECTIONS WITH PACE TECHNOLOGIES PRODUCTS. PACE TECHNOLOGIES WILL IN
NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,
NOR FOR ANY SUM IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.

2. LIABILITY CAP:

PACE Technologies maximum aggregate liability for loss and damage arising under, resulting from or in
connection with the supply or use of the Equipment and Consumables provided under this purchase, or from
the performance or breach of any obligation (s) imposed hereunder, whether such liability arises from any
one or more claims or actions for breach of contract, tort, (including negligence), delayed completion,
warranty, indemnity, strict liability or otherwise, unless otherwise limited by the terms hereof, shall be
limited to one hundred percent (100%) of the purchase price.

3. DELIVERY:

Customer assumes and shall bear the risk of all loss or damage to the Products from every cause whatsoever,
whether or not insured, and title to such Products shall pass to Customer upon PACE Technologies delivery
of the Products to the common carrier of Pace Technologies choice, or the carrier specified in writing by
Customer, for shipment to Customer. Any claims for breakage, loss, delay, or damage shall be made to the
carrier by the Customer and Pace Technologies will render customer reasonable assistance in prosecuting
such claims.

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4. ACCEPTANCE:

Customer shall inspect the Products promptly upon receipt of delivery. Unless customer objects in writing
within thirty (30) business days thereafter, customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Products. All
claims for damages, errors, or shortage in Products delivered shall be made by Customer in writing within
such five (5) business day period. Failure to make any claim timely shall constitute acceptance of the
Products.

5. PAYMENT:

Customer agrees to provide timely payment for the Products in accordance with the terms of payment set
forth on the reverse side hereof or in any proposal submitted herewith. If any payment is not paid on or
before its due date, Customer shall pay interest on such late payment from the due date until paid at the
lesser of 12% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law.

6. DEFAULT:

If Buyer is in default (including, but not limited to, the failure by Buyer to pay all amounts due and payable
to Seller) under the work or purchase order or any other agreement between Buyer and Seller, Buyer’s rights
under the warranty shall be suspended during any period of such default and the original warranty period
will not be extended beyond its original expiration date despite such suspension of warranty rights.

7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:

This agreement has been made in and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. These terms
and conditions and the description of the Products on the reverse side hereof or in any proposal submitted
herewith constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to this sale and
supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or representations,
expressed or implied, written or oral, between the parties with respect hereto. Any term or provision of this
Agreement may be amended, and any observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived, only by a
writing signed by the party to be bounds. The waiver by a party of any breach shall not be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any other breach. Should suit be brought on this Agreement, the prevailing party shall
be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs of suit including costs and attorneys’ fees
incurred on appeal or in collection of any judgment.

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1.0 Product Description

1.1 General Description

Water valve

Hard coat

anodized

working wheel

Time display

Emergency
Stop button

Speed display

The NANO 2000T is a 8 or 10-inch single wheel grinding/ polishing machine for manual wet
grinding or polishing of metallographic specimens.

The NANO 2000T is a variable speed (0-1000 rpm) with three programmable fast speed
buttons (approx. 100, 200 and 300 rpm) polisher. For semi-automated grinding / polishing the
FEMTO Polishing head can added.

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Water switch

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1.2 Technical Specifications

Electrical specifications: 110 / 220V (50/60 Hz) (single phase

input - motor runs on 3-phase power
for more torque)

Working wheel: 8-inch (200 mm) or

10-inch (250 mm) diameter

Motor power: 1 hp (750 hp)

Polishing base speed:

Weight: Approx. 150 lbs (70 kg)

Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 30” x 13” x 28”

Working temperature: 32° - 100°F (0 - 40°C)

Shipping temperature: 32° - 100°F (0 - 40°C)

Storage temperature: 32° - 100°F (0 - 40°C)

Maximum part size 1/3-diameter of working wheel

EU Directives: Machinery directive 2006/42/EC

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 2004/108/EC

EU Harmonized Standards: EN ISO 1200:2010

EN 61010-1:2010
EN 61326-1:2006

0 to 1000 rpm variable speed (20
rpm increments). Fast speed
buttons pre-programmed for 100,
200 and 300 rpm)

(760 mm x 330 mm x 710 mm)

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1.3 Mechanical Schematic

Note: Installation of the NANO 2000T

should be on a flat sturdy surface, with
easy access to drain, water and
electrical connections.

1.4 Features

The NANO 2000T is equipped with a
powerful motor, connected to the polishing
wheel through a maintenance-free V-belt.

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2.0 Unpacking, Shipping and Installation

2.1 Unpacking

2.2 Shipping

Unit is delivered in a box. Unpack and check for completeness of
parts.

Measures WxHxD: 34” x 34” x 20”

Weight: Varies, depending upon model
(approximately 190 lbs).

When moving box, lift from bottom.

! Caution: Heavy equipment. Take care to avoid bodily injury.

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2.3 Installation

Install unit carefully! Improper installation voids warranty.

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The NANO 2000T should be placed on a flat stable surface.
Connect to air, water supply, drain and electrical connections.

After water, drain and electrical connections are completed, the system is ready for
operation by activating the main power switch.

Backside connections

FEMTO connections

Electrical connection
110V or 220V

External water
supply

External water supply: The water supply line requires a 1/4-inch compression fitting. It is

Electrical connection: Connect six-foot electrical power cable to source.

Drain connection: Connect drain so that it exits the machine in the direction best

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Water drain

Connect drain for best
direction to drain with
fittings

recommended that the water supply be turned off when the unit is
not in use. Inlet water should be clean and contamination-free to
extend the life and performance of the systems.

suited to the drain site

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3.0 Safety Guidelines

3.1 Warning Sign

This sign points to special safety features on the machine.

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3.2 Safety Precautions

Careful attention to this instruction manual and the recommended safety guidelines is

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essential for the safe operation of the NANO 2000T.

Proper operator training is required for operation of the NANO 2000T. Any unauthorized
mechanical and electrical change, as well as improper operation, voids all warranty

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claims. All service issues need to be reported to the manufacturer / supplier.

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Operate unit as specified in this manual.

Disconnect power before opening unit.

Do not leave any specimen or other parts on the working wheel.

Ensure that the air slots on polishing base are not obstructed.

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3.3 Emergency Statement

Always follow proper operational guidelines and avoid contact with lubricants and abrasives.
Seek appropriate medical care for cutting injuries.

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When unit is not in use turn off water.

Securely hold the sample, preferably with two hands.

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3.4 Safety Test

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good working condition prior to use. The following safety check is considered important:

Emergency stop switch

Emergency stop switch

Test:

Proper
Response:

Malfunction: Machine does not lose power.

Corrective
measure:

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Activate main switch.
Depress emergency stop switch.

Machine powers down.

If system does not power down,
disconnect power supply cord and call
service technician.

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4.0 Start-up and Operation

4.1 General

The NANO 2000T is a hand grinding/ polishing machine. By adding the FEMTO power head,
semi-automated polishing can be accomplished.

4.2 Control Panel

Programming mode

Auto-mode for timed
grinding/ polishing

Water
switch

Preset speeds
(Low, medium, high)

Emergency stop button: Emergency stop switch cuts power to the motor immediately.

Wheel direction: Clockwise rotation or counter clockwise rotation.

Start / stop buttons: Start/stop the polishing wheel in both manual and auto mode.

Water switch: Activates the water solenoid for the rinse bowl and rinse spout.

Preset speeds: Allows for faster speed control, SPL - low speed, SPM - medium

speed, SPH - high speed (factory setting approx. 100, 200, 300
rpm.

Auto-mode: Allows for running pre-programmed speeds and times (factory

setting approx. 200 rpm, FWD, 30 seconds).

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Wheel direction

Start/Stop

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4.2.1 Direction and speed controller (manual)

1. To change direction of the wheel:

-Press clockwise or counter clockwise button,

LED will light

2. To change the speed of the wheel:

Select low, medium or high speed fast buttons
and use up and down arrows to fine tune speed
if required

4.2.1 Programmable Mode

1. The programming mode can be used to pre-set the
polishing speed, direction and time for automated
polishing. It can also be used to change the fast speed
buttons.

Fast speed buttons

2. To change the speed of the wheel:

Press the PRG button and use the up and down keys
to SP1 and press ENTER. Use the up and down < key
to change the speed. Press ENTER to save.

3. To program a grinding/ polishing time:

Press the PRG button and use the up and down keys
to t1 and press ENTER. Use the up and down < key to
change the time (enter in seconds - displayed min-sec)

4. To operate the pre-programmed conditions:

PRESS the AUTO button and then start the program
with the RUN/STOP button. The pre-programmed
conditions will be executed.

To change the speed setting for

the fast speed buttons use the
following procedure:

Press the PRG button and use
the up and down keys to SL
(slow speed) and press ENTER.
Use the up and down < key to
change the speed. Use Sn for
changing the medium speed
and SH for the fast speed.

4.3 Grinding / polishing by hand

1. Install working wheel and attach grinding papers / polishing cloths.

2. Switch on the machine in the back and set the mode, speed, and time (if required).

3. Position flexible water spout over working wheel. During sample preparation adjust water

flow by turning water control knob as required. Note: Initial operation of water valve may
contain air in the lines. Turn water on slowly to purge air from system.

4. Press START/STOP start and stop the machine in the manual mode.

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4.4 Metallographic Specimen Preparation Basics

A typical metallographic specimen preparation consists of the following basic steps:

Preparation Stage Purpose

Initial documentation:

Sectioning / cutting:

Rough, or planar grinding
(refer to Section 4.4.1):

Rough polishing (refer to
Section 4.4.2):

Final polishing (refer to
Section 4.4.1)::

Etching:

Examination:

 To document the initial condition of the sample,
 To map the sample surface,
 To highlight the area of interest.

 To reduce the size of large samples and to sample the

specimens close to the area of interest.

 To obtain a planar surface,
 To remove sectioning damage,
 To approach the area of interest.

 Ideally to remove all the subsurface damage and microstructural

damage produced during cutting and rough grinding (Superficial
scratches may still be present after this step).

 Generally, more for cosmetic purposes than for removing

microstructural damage. In most cases, this stage should be
minimized to avoid overpolishing and distorting the
microstructural features.

 To enhance microstructural features such as grain boundaries,

grain size, phase differences, etc.

 A variety of examination techniques are used in metallography,

including: optical microscopy, electron microscopy and hardness
testing.

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4.4.1 Rough / Planar Grinding

Rough or planar grinding, is required to produce flat specimens and to reduce the damage created
by sectioning. The planar grinding step is accomplished by decreasing the abrasive grit particle size
sequentially to obtain surface finishes that are ready for polishing. Care must be taken to avoid being
too abrasive in this step, and actually creating greater specimen damage than produced during
cutting. This is especially true for very brittle materials such as ceramics and silicon.

The machine parameters which affect the preparation of metallographic specimens include: grinding /
polishing pressure, grinding direction, and the relative velocity distribution between the specimen and
the polishing wheel.

Grinding Pressure

Grinding / polishing pressure is dependent upon the applied force (pounds or Newton's) and the area
of the specimen and mounting material. Pressure is defined as the Force/Area (psi, N/m2 or Pa). For
specimens significantly harder than the mounting compound, pressure is better defined as the force
divided by the specimen surface area. Thus, for larger hard specimens, higher grinding / polishing
pressures increase stock removal rates. However, higher pressure also increases the amount of
surface and subsurface damage produced in the specimen.

Note regarding SiC grinding papers: as the abrasive grains dull and cut rates decrease, increasing
grinding pressures can extend the life of the SiC paper.

Higher grinding / polishing pressures can also generate additional frictional heat which may be
beneficial for the chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of ceramics, minerals and composites.
Likewise for extremely friable specimens (such as nodular cast iron), higher pressures and lower
relative velocity distributions can aid in retaining inclusions and secondary phases.

Grinding Direction

The orientation of the specimen can have a significant impact on the preparation results, especially
for specimens with coatings. In general, when grinding and polishing materials with coatings, the
brittle component should be kept in compression. In other words, for brittle coatings, the direction of
the abrasive should be through the coating and into the substrate. Conversely, for brittle substrates
with ductile coatings, the direction of the abrasive should be through the brittle substrate and into the
ductile coating.

Manual Preparation
In order to ensure that the previous rough grinding damage is removed when grinding by hand, the
specimen should be rotated 90 degrees and continually ground until all of the scratches from the
previous grinding direction are removed. When necessary, the abrasive paper should be replaced
with a newer paper to maintain cutting rates.

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4.4.2 Rough Polishing

The purpose of the rough polishing step is to remove the damage produced during cutting and planar
grinding. Proper rough polishing will maintain specimen flatness and retain all inclusions or
secondary phases. By eliminating the previous damage and maintaining the microstructural integrity
of the specimen at this step, a minimal amount of time is required to remove the cosmetic damage at
the final polishing step.

Rough polishing is accomplished primarily with diamond abrasives ranging from 9 micron to 1
micron. Polycrystalline diamond -- because of its multiple and small cutting edges -- produces high
cut rates with minimal surface damage. Therefore, polycrystalline diamond abrasives are
recommended for metallographic rough polishing on low-napped polishing cloths.

Rough Polishing Guidelines

Material Recommendations

Metals (ferrous, non-ferrous,
tool steels, superalloys, etc.)

Ceramics and ceramic matrix
composites (CMC)

Polymer matrix composites
(PMC)

Biomaterials

Microelectronic specimens Diamond-lapping films are recommended.

Plastics and polymers 800 and 1200 grit SiC abrasive paper are recommended.

Plasma spray materials

Rough polishing typically requires two polishing steps, e.g., a 6­micron diamond followed by a 1-micron diamond on low-napped
polishing cloths.

Low-nap polishing pads using polycrystalline diamond, alternating
with colloidal silica. This provides a chemical mechanical
polishing (CMP) effect which results in a damage-free surface

Diamond-lapping films are recommended.

Low-napped polishing pads with polycrystalline diamond,
alternating with colloidal silica. Alternatively, diamond-lapping
films may work well.

Diamond-lapping films or low-napped polishing pads with
alternating diamond and colloidal silica abrasives.

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4.4.3 Final Polishing

The purpose of final polishing is to remove only the cosmetic surface damage. It should not be used
to remove any damage remaining from cutting and planar grinding. If the damage from these steps is
not completely removed, the rough polishing step should be repeated or continued.

Final Polishing Guidelines

Material Recommendation

Metals (ferrous, non­ferrous, tool steels,
superalloys, etc.)

Ceramics and ceramic
matrix composites (CMC)

Polymer matrix composites
(PMC)

Biomaterials

Microelectronic specimens

Plastics and polymers Light polish with alumina on a high-napped polishing pad.

Plasma spray materials

High-napped polishing pads with a nanometer alumina polishing
abrasive. The polishing times should nominally be less than 30
seconds.

Low-napped polishing pads using 1-um polycrystalline diamond,
alternating with colloidal silica or colloidal silica alone.

Fine abrasive diamond-lapping films, followed by a very light polish
on a high-napped polishing pad.

Low-napped polishing pads with polycrystalline diamond, alternating
with colloidal silica.

Diamond-lapping films followed by a very light polish on a
high-napped polishing pad.

Diamond-lapping films followed by a very light and short alumina or
colloidal silica polish on a high-napped polishing pad.

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4.5 Selected Polishing Procedures

4.5.1 1095 Carbon Steel (Pearlite and Martensite Phases) Preparation of high carbon steels is

fairly straight-forward. Depending upon the heat treatment, the grinding and polishing times may
increase for the harder martensite phase.

Abrasive/surface Lubricant Time

PDGD-125M Diamond Grinding Disk water Until plane

SIRIUS Composite grinding disk 9 um DIAMAT Diamond 3 minutes

ORION Composite grinding disk 3 um DIAMAT diamond 3 minutes

1 um DIAMAT diamond on ATLANTIS pad DIALUBE Extender 2 minutes

0.05 um Nanometer alumina on MICROPAD
or TRICOTE pad

1095 Steel, Furnace-Cooled, etched with
2% nital, 400X B.F.
Microstructure: Pearlite structure

1095 Steel, Water-Quenched, etched with
picric acid, 1000X B.F.
Miicrostructure: Martensite structure

1 minute

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4.5.2 Stainless Steel

Stainless steels have high concentrations of chromium (>12%) and are generally relatively soft as
compared to heat-treated steels. This makes stainless steel more susceptible to smearing.
Preparation is relatively straight-forward.

Abrasive/surface Lubricant Time

320 grit SiC paper
400 grit SiC paper
600 grit SiC paper
800 grit SiC paper
1200 grit SiC paper

1 um DIAMAT diamond on TEXPAN pad

0.05 um Nanometer alumina on NAPPAD pad

water

SIAMAT colloidal
silica

Until plane
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute

2 minutes

1 minute

431 Stainless Steel microstructure

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4.5.3 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

Aluminum and aluminum alloys are difficult to prepare because they are soft and contain oxide
particles which can become dislodged and scratch the surface. The key to polishing aluminum is to
use very fine polishing abrasives (fine aggregates).

Abrasive/surface Lubricant Time

P220 grit ALO paper
P500 grit ALO paper
P1200 grit ALO paper

1 um DIAMAT diamond on ATLANTIS pad DIALUBE Purple Extender 2 minutes

0.05 um Nanometer alumina on NAPPAD
pad

Water

Until plane
1 minute
1 minute

1 minute

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Aluminum - Silicon Alloy microstructure,
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4.5.4 Cast Iron

Cast irons are difficult materials to prepare properly because the graphite nodules (or graphite flakes)
are easily pulled out during preparation. By minimizing the sectioning damage and by starting with a
modest-grit-size SiC paper, retaining these difficult particles can be accomplished.

Abrasive/surface Lubricant Time

320 grit SiC paper
400 grit SiC paper
600 grit SiC paper
800 grit SiC paper
1200 grit SiC paper

1 um DIAMAT diamond on GOLDPAD pad

0.05 um Nanometer alumina on TRICOTE pad

water

DIALUBE Purple
Extender

Until plane
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute

3 minutes

1 minute

Nodular Cast Iron microstructure,
Etchant 2% nital, Mag. 100X

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Graphite Cast Iron microstructure,
Etchant 2% nital, Mag. 500X

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4.5.5 Alumina Ceramic

The preparation of hard / brittle / porous ceramic materials is not especially difficult when a few
simple preparation tricks are known for this class of materials. First, to minimize grain pull-out (which
may be falsely characterized as porosity), sectioning damage must be minimized. This is
accomplished by sectioning with the appropriate diamond wafering blade and using the finest
practical abrasive for initial grinding.

Planar grinding is best achieved with the use of the smallest diamond abrasive possible on a metal
mesh cloth. Note that there is a trade-off between planar grinding time (abrasive size) and induced
damage. In some cases for ceramics, it is better to take more time and minimize damage at planar
grinding in order to reduce overall polishing times.

The use of SIAMAT™ colloidal silica also provides a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) action,
which is the most effective means for eliminating both surface and subsurface damage. The
combination of SIAMAT™ colloidal silica with a DIAMAT™ polycrystalline diamond also produces
excellent surface finishes.

Abrasive/surface Lubricant Time

30 um DIAMAT diamond on CERMESH metal mesh cloth Until plane

6 um DIAMAT diamond on TEXPAN polishing pad SIAMAT colloidal silica 5 minutes

1 um DIAMAT diamond on GOLDPAD polishing pad SIAMAT colloidal silica 5 minutes

SIAMAT Colloidal silica on TEXPAN pad 5 minutes

85% Alumina microstructure, 500X
(note the sharp edges - edge retention)

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99+% Alumina microstructure, 5000X
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Educational Etchant and Procedure Database CD

 Etchant Database - OVER 2200 ETCHANTS
 Search Fields

 Material or metal type
 Specific alloys
 Etchant name
 Micro vs. Macro etchant

 Keyword
 MSDS for Etchant Chemicals
 Preparation Guidelines
 Preparation Basics
 Preparation Trouble Shooting

Etchant Database Preparation Guidelines

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5.0 Maintenance

5.1 Introduction

The NANO 2000T requires very minimal maintenance. However, to increase the life of the
polisher, it is suggested that the unit be rinsed after use.

5.2 Cleaning outside cabinet

The cabinet should be cleaned occasionally with a moistened cloth. Do not use any chemicals
or cleaning abrasives.

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Easy access to electronics with
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6.0 Trouble Shooting

More extensive trouble shooting, repair guides, video’s, parts list are provided
online at www.metallographic.com or

http://www.metallographic.com/PACE-service/NANO-service.html

Problem Cause Solution

No power or
function

No air supply a. Air regulator blocked a. Clean air connections

Specimens not
polished evenly
across sample

Error Message E01 a. IPM protection produced by

Error Message E03 a. EEPROM error a. Replace board

Error Message E05 a. Over / under voltage a. Replace power supply

Error Message E06 a. Communications error a. Check for loose connector or bad cable

Error Message EOF a. Motor overheating a. Confirm proper voltage wiring set-up on

EOE a. Other errors a. Contact PACE Technologies for service

a. Unit is disconnected from main
electrical power supply
b. Main power switch is off
c. Blown fuse

A. Specimen not breaking down

grinding paper uniformly

B. Relative velocity of base and

head does not match

motor power surge

a. Verify electrical source and
connection
b. Turn on main power switch
c. Replace fuse

A. Position specimen holder so
that specimen tracks over
the entire radius of the
grinding paper
B. Match head and base speed

a. Turn polisher off and wait until LED
discharges. Turn unit back on, if problem
persist contact PACE service department

motor.

b. Reduce applied force during grinding

Pry open fuse holder
with small flat head
screwdriver

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Replace fuse

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7.0 Metallographic Consumables

7.1 SiC Abrasive Paper, Surface Roughness

60-grit SiC

240-grit SiC

400-grit SiC

2-dimensional line profile 3-D optical contour mapping

600-grit SiC

1200-grit SiC

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7.3 Polishing Pads

Metal Mesh Cloth. This is a wire mesh material useful

for coarse and intermediate lapping / polishing. The
texture of this wire allows for the abrasive to become
semi-fixed, thus offering the advantage of increased
stock removal, while minimizing damage.

POLYPAD™ Polishing Pad. This cloth is a synthetic
polyester polishing pad which has a similar action to a
nylon pad, except that it is much more durable. It is used
in the intermediate polishing steps.

TEXPAN Polishing Pad. This is the most commonly
used polishing cloth material for the intermediate
polishing steps. TEXPAN™ Polishing pad is a low­napped cloth.

Black CHEM™ 2 Polishing Pad. This porometric
polymer pad has the consistency similar to a rubber type
of pad. Black CHEM™ 2 pad has a low nap but behaves
as an intermediate polishing pad with a performance
between low-napped and high-napped pads.

GOLDPAD Polishing Cloth. This is a woven low-

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napped polishing pad used mostly for intermediate
diamond polishing for ceramics and metals and polymers.

ATLANTIS Polishing Cloth. This polishing pad is a
laminated polishing cloth having a resilient foam backing.
The foam backing allows the polishing to conform better
to the specimen surface.

MICROPAD™ and MICROPAD™ 2 Polishing Cloth.
This is the most commonly used high-napped final
polishing cloth for metals and polymers. Its high nap
provides a very soft and gentle polishing action.

NAPPAD™ Polishing Pad. This is another high-napped
final polishing pad useful for most metals and polymers.
It has a higher nap than MICROPAD™, providing the
most gentle polishing action of all the cloths.

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7.4 Polycrystalline Diamond Abrasives

Polycrystalline diamond is a synthetic diamond
which provides better surface finishes and higher
removal rates than monocrystalline diamond. The
following are the advantages of a polycrystalline
diamond over a monocrystalline diamond:

 Higher removal rates (self-sharpening abrasive)
 Very uniform surface finish
 More uniform particle size distribution
 Harder / tougher particles
 Blocky - shaped particles
 Hexagonal (equally hard in all directions)

microcrystallites

 Extremely rough surface (more cutting points)
 Surface area is 300% greater than with a

monocrystalline diamond

 No abrasion-resistant directionality (abrasion

independent of particle orientation)

Diamond Size (um) Color code

0.10

0.25

0.50

1.0

3.0

6.0

9.0

15

30

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Charcoal

Gray

White

Blue

Green

Yellow

Red

Brown

Orange

Purple

Monocrystalline blocky - diamond

Polycrystalline multi-faceted diamond

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7.5 Final Polishing Abrasives

Final polishing abrasives include fine diamond, alumina and colloidal silica. For successful
microstructural preparation, the polishing abrasive / cloth combination must be appropriately matched
to the specimen hardness, fracture toughness and corrosion properties of the specimen.

Colloidal Silica

Colloidal silica is a relatively soft abrasive with high chemical activity. It is an ideal chemical
mechanical polishing (CMP) abrasive. The chemical activity of colloidal silica results from the
electrochemical balance (zeta potential) required to keep very fine particles from aggregating. This
chemical balance also produces a surface phenomenon which makes the specimen surface more
chemically active. This produces a surface layer which can be mechanically removed by the colloidal
silica particles themselves, or by the mechanical scrubbing of the surface with the polishing pad.

For ceramics, the combination of fine polycrystalline diamond and colloidal silica improves surface
finishes and increases polishing rates.

Nanometer Alumina

Nanometer alumina is a polycrystalline colloidal alumina processed by a proprietary seeded gell
process. Polycrystalline alumina offers two significant improvements over conventional alumina
calcining processes:

1. Tighter, more controlled particle size distributions

2. Harder alpha alumina particles

The tighter, more controlled particle size distribution is a result of less particle aggregation which
produces significantly less scratching in soft metals, such as aluminum, tin, lead, copper and soft
steels.

Nanometer alumina is available in an acidic (pH 4) or basic (pH 10) range.

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Part no. Description Images

N1-007b

N1-007c

N1-008f

Electrical

NANO 1000T and 2000T Motor
(750 W - 1 hp)

NANO 1200T Motor (1.5 hp)

NANO 1000T/2000T PC board /
frequency convertor (with small cable)

N1-008f

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NANO 1200T PC board / frequency
convertor (with small cable)

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N1-013

N1-015e

N1-015e

FUSE-C

Electrical

Transformer (24V)

Emergency Stop

Front Panel (for small cable) PC board

Front panel connection cable (small
cable)

Controller T6.3A fuse - (each)

FUSE-NA

PS-001

24RELAY

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10 amp fuse for NANO Polishers (3/
package)

On/Off switch

24 volt relay switch

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RELAY-B

NANO-R

N1-009b

CORD-110V

Electrical

24 volt relay switch base

Rectifier

Solenoid Valve (24 V)

110V power cord

CORD-220R

CORD-220F

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220V round time power cord

220V three prop flat connector

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PW-1000

Mechanical Components

NANO 1000-2000 8-inch working
wheel

NANO 1000-2000 10-inch working
wheel

PW-1200 NANO 1200 12-inch working wheel

PW-1400 NANO 1200 14-inch working wheel

N1-001

N2-001

NANO 1000 Single Wheel FRP cover

NANO 2000 Double Wheel FRP cover

N12-001

N1-002

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NANO 1200 FRP cover

NANO 1000-2000 Polishing Table
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N1-002PEG

N1-002-O-Ring

N1-003S

Mechanical Components

NANO 1200 Polishing Table Support
Platen

Table support PEG's without o-rings
(3/set)

Table support PEG O-ring (3/pkg)

NANO 1000T/2000T Spindle assembly

N1-025

N1-003P

N1-006

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FEMTO 1100 post collar (mounts on the
NANO 1000-2000 polisher)

NANO 1000-2000 Pulley wheel for
spindle wheel

NANO 1000-2000 Pulley for motor

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N2-005

N12-005

PTM-125-005

PTM-125-006

Mechanical Components

NANO 1000T Single Wheel Belt

NANO 2000T Double Wheel Belt

NANO 1200T Single Wheel Belt

8-inch plain backed paper ring

10-inch plain backed paper ring

PTM-225-005

PTM-225-006

PTM-125-007

PTM-225-007

PTM-225-007H

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12-inch plain backed paper ring

14-inch plain backed paper ring

8 and 10-inch polisher cover

12 and 14-inch polisher cover

Cover handle

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PTM-125-207

FT-004

N1-T

Mechanical Components

8 and 10-inch splash guard

12 and 14-inch splash guard

Feet (4/pkg)

NANO 1000T Template

N2-T

N12-T

N1-M-001

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NANO 2000T Template

NANO 1200T Template

NANO 1000 Casting

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PTM-125-207

FT-004

N1-T

Mechanical Components

8 and 10-inch splash guard

12 and 14-inch splash guard

Feet (4/pkg)

NANO 1000T Template

N2-T

N12-T

N1-M-001

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NANO 2000T Template

NANO 1200T Template

NANO 1000 Casting

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N12-M-001

N1-M-002

N1-M-003

Mechanical Components

NANO 2000 casting

N1200 casting

Plastic cover

Femto slot holder

N1-M-004

N2-P-BC

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NANO 1000 Bottom cover

NANO 2000 Bottom cover

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N1-M-008

N2-M-003

N12-M-003

Mechanical Components

NANO 1200 plastic bottom cover

NANO 1000T Motor holder

NANO 2000T Motor holder

NANO 1200 Motor holder

N1-014b

N2-M-002

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NANO 1000 rear panel

NANO 2000 rear panel

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N1-M-007

N1-M-005

Mechanical Components

NANO 1200 rear panel

Front Panel for NANO
1000T/1200T/2000T Polisher (each)

Solenoid bracket

N1-M-006

N1-M-009

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Water adapter bracket

Water hose clamp

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N12-M-004

N12-M-CR

N12-M-005

Mechanical Components

NANO 1200 Spindle

NANO 1200 Wheel pulley

NANO 1200 copper ring

NANO 1200 Spindle shaft

N12-M-SSA

N12-M-RSH

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NANO 1200 Spindle shaft adapter

NANO 1200 roller shaft housing

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N12-M-004

N12-M-CR

N12-M-005

Mechanical Components

NANO 1200 Spindle

NANO 1200 Wheel pulley

NANO 1200 copper ring

NANO 1200 Spindle shaft

N12-M-SSA

N12-M-RSH

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NANO 1200 Spindle shaft adapter

NANO 1200 roller shaft housing

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D-REDUCER

D-ELBOW

D-NIPPLE

D-BARB

Plumbing Components

NANO 2000 Drain T-fitting

Drain Reducer

Drain elbow

Drain-nipple

Drain hose barb

P-RINSE

P-ADAPTER

PVL

PVR

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Rinse bowl water sprayer

Rinse bowl water connector

Water value (right side) - single unit and
right side double

Water value (left side) - double unit only

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9.0 Schematics (NANO 2000T case assembly)

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9.0 Schematics (NANO 2000T case assembly)

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9.1 Schematics (NANO 2000T internal mechanical assembly)

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9.1 Schematics (NANO 2000T internal mechanical assembly)

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9.2 Electrical Schematic (with external transformer)

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9.3 Full Programming Parameters

NANO 1000T/2000T and 1200T with 20 rpm increments
(1 and 1.5 hp motor)

Note:
Do not start or run the motor before the correct input voltage is programmed;

RESET DEFAULT BEFORE REPROGRAMMING

Go to dF → Enter → -def → Enter

Steps to set converter input voltage and frequency response:

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1001” →Enter → input “2020” → Enter →
input “3030” →Enter→ input “4170” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1030” →Enter → input “2170” → Enter →
input “3050” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1050” →Enter → input “2225” → Enter →
input “3120” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

2. Go into Program “nS” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “2” → Enter

3. Go into Program “Sr” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1.4” → Enter

Steps to set converter input voltage and frequency response:

FOR 110V
Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1001” →Enter → input “2025” → Enter →
input “3050” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1050” →Enter → input “2255” → Enter →
input “3120” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

FOR 220V
Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1001” →Enter → input “2025” → Enter →
input “3050” →Enter→ input “4225” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1050” →Enter → input “2225” → Enter →
input “3120” →Enter→ input “4225” →Display “OVER” →Enter

2. Go into Program “nS” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “2” → Enter

3. Go into Program “Sr” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1.4” → Enter

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NANO 1000T/2000T and 1200T with 20 rpm increments (1 and 1.5 hp motor)

Programming Step Value Description

SR 1.4

SP1 SPEED Disc Speed - VARIABLE

T1 TIME Runtime for SP1

SP2 to SP8 200 Multiple step disk speed - DO NOT CHANGE

T2 to T8 0 Runtime for multiple steps - DO NOT CHANGE

CN 1 Number of cycles – DO NOT CHANGE

SL 100 Disc speed for SPL - preset to 100 rpm

SN 200 Disc speed for SPM - preset to 200 rpm

SH 300 Disc speed for SPH - preset to 300 rpm

DF Defaults—DO NOT CHANGE

U SET 110/220V—DO NOT CHANGE

ST 65 Shutoff motor temperature - DO NOT CHANGE

CT Current motor temperature - DO NOT CHANGE

CD1 0 Controlled by RUN/STOP button - DO NOT CHANGE

CD2 10 Display speed - DO NOT CHANGE

Belt ratio - DO NOT CHANGE
(Enter PW 0253 to access)

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NANO 1000T/2000T and 1200T with 1 rpm increments (1 and 1.5 hp motor)

Note:
Do not start or run the motor before the correct input voltage is programmed;

RESET DEFAULT BEFORE REPROGRAMMING

Go to dF → Enter → -def → Enter

Steps to set converter input voltage and frequency response:

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1001” →Enter → input “2042” → Enter
→ input “3050” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1050” →Enter → input “2225” → Enter
→ input “3120” →Enter→ input “4255” →Display “OVER” →Enter

2. Go into Program “nS” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “2” → Enter

3. Go into Program “Sr” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1.4” → Enter

NOTE: If any of the numbers are entered incorrectly in the above sequence, the process
requires that the default be reset and the program the sequence entered again until it is
exactly correct. THIS IS VERY CRITICAL OTHER WISE AN E01 ERROR CAN OCCUR.

Steps to set converter input voltage and frequency response:

The above settings are for maximum torque which will result is a slight vibration between 240­280 rpm, to reduce the vibration at the slight loose of torque rest these parameters:

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1001” →Enter → input “2040” → Enter
→ input “3011” →Enter→ input “4050” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1011” →Enter → input “2050” → Enter
→ input “3014” →Enter→ input “4050” →Display “OVER” →Enter

Go into Program “U” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1014” →Enter → input “2050” → Enter
→ input “3050” →Enter→ input “4225” →Display “OVER” →Enter

2. Go into Program “nS” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “2” → Enter

3. Go into Program “Sr” (Password:0253) → Enter → input “1.4” → Enter

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NANO 1000T/2000T and 1200T with 1 rpm increments (1 and 1.5 hp motor)

Programming Step Value Description

SP1 SPEED Disc Speed - VARIABLE

T1 TIME Runtime for SP1

SP2 to SP8 200 Multiple step disk speed - DO NOT CHANGE

T2 to T8 0 Runtime for multiple steps - DO NOT CHANGE

Cn 1 Number of cycles – DO NOT CHANGE

SL 100 Disc speed for SPL - preset to 100 rpm

SN 200 Disc speed for SPM - preset to 200 rpm

SH 300 Disc speed for SPH - preset to 300 rpm

DF Defaults—DO NOT CHANGE

U SET 110/220V—DO NOT CHANGE

ST 65 Shutoff motor temperature - DO NOT CHANGE

CT Current motor temperature - DO NOT CHANGE

Controlled by RUN/STOP button - DO NOT CHANGE

CD1 0

CD2 10

CD3

CD4 1000 Max. speed (rpm)

CD5 100 Min. speed (rpm) (do not go below 100 rpm)

CD6 15 Carrier wave value – DO NOT CHANGE

0: Front board control
1: External control of board

Display speed - DO NOT CHANGE
10: Displays speed (rpm)
11: Displays frequency (Hz)

Motor control method – DO NOT CHANGE

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