930 FULLY AUTOMATIC VICKERS HARDNESS TESTER

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1 ATM Customer Magazine Issue 2016 News 2016 Materialography NEW Carat 930 FULLY AUTOMATIC VICKERS HARDNESS TESTER NEW NEW NEW Brillant 3D 5-AXIS CUTTING ROBOT Saphir X-Change GRINDING AND POLISHING ROBOT Kristall 680 ELECTROLYTIC POLISHER AND ETCHER

2 EDITORIAL Dear readers, customers and business partners, You know ATM as a leading manufacturer of instruments for materialography, established in the market for 35 years. In December 2015, ATM became part of the Scientific Division of the VERDER Group, thus joining a family-run technology group with a clear focus on further developing its companies. The technological leadership of ATM as an innovative solution provider for materialography is still at the core of the company s development. Our activities are characterized by creative technical solutions, manufacturing supported by state-of the-art production facilities, a high degree of application expertise and the dedication of the whole ATM team. The strong marketing and sales force of the Verder Scientific Division which also incorporates renowned lab equipment manufacturers like CARBOLITE GERO, ELTRA, RETSCH and RETSCH TECHNOLOGY and the global distribution network of the group with subsidiaries in the world s major economies will further strengthen ATM s market position. As far as our customer relations are concerned we stick to the principle of continuity: your well-known contacts continue to be at your disposal with in-depth knowledge and engagement from the sales staff to the application experts at our central lab to the service team. Materialography Made in Germany MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE MATERIALOGRAPHIC LABORATORY ATM is a world-leading manufacturer of machines for materialography (metallography) used in quality control processes. We not only supply highquality instruments but also complete laboratories and a whole range of consumables. ATM cut-off machines, mounting presses, grinders, polishers and etchers as well as analysis systems are characterized by highest quality, flexibility and technical innovation. Thanks to the most advanced engineering technologies and manufacture of components in our own factory ATM is able to meet individual customer requirements and customize machines accordingly. Our R&D department works in close cooperation with customers to continuously optimize our products. Customers in more than 30 countries appreciate our comprehensive sales & service network as well as direct communication with our experts. Continue to trust in the high quality of the ATM instruments and our comprehensive support. We are looking forward to working with you! Yours Dr. Jürgen Pankratz Director VERDER SCIENTIFIC Page 02 material

3 FORTBILDUNG THE ATM PRODUCT RANGE AT A GLANCE Cutting Mounting Grinding / Polishing / Etching Wet abrasive cut-off machines for accurate sample sectioning Benchtop Models Floor Models Large Scale Models Hot mounting presses for controlled fixing of a sample Hot Mounting Presses System Hot Mounting Presses Grinder, polisher and etcher for highly reflective surfaces Pre-Grinder Manual Grinder & Polisher Automatic Grinder & Polisher Fully Automated Systems Electrolytic Polisher & Etcher Analyzing Consumables System Laboratory Hardness / optical evaluation for superior quality control Hardness Tester Microscopes High-quality consumables for your sample preparation process. Cut-off Wheels & Grinding Discs Polishing Cloths & Mounting Material Chemicals & many more Convenient integration of any ATM machine into your lab System Laboratory 3D Planning Software KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN MATERIALOGRAPHY ATM believes in sharing expert knowledge with its customers. The more our customers know about the machines and their best application, the more efficient and accurate their quality control will be. To spread this knowledge, ATM frequently hosts workshops and seminars with experts from the field of materialography. During lectures and hands-on sessions, ATM provides a wealth of both theoretical and practical knowledge to customers as well as the factory-trained international ATM staff. The workshops and seminars are complemented by guest speakers from the ATM sister companies, CARBOLITE GERO (ovens and furnaces up to 3000 C) and ELTRA (elemental analyzers). material 2016 Page 03

4 CUTTING I BRILLANT 3D Brillant 3D 5-axis-cutting robot Some separation processes require taking of several samples from a specimen and a corresponding number of cuts in different angular positions. This often means an additional expense for the re-clamping of the sample and possibly the use of additional clamping tools. BRILLANT 3D Cuts in different positions automatically without re-clamping FOR HIGHEST DEMANDS ON CUTTING SPACE AND OPTIONS The new Brillant 3D is equipped with 5 axis (X-, Y-, Z-, D-, E-axis). This allows positioning and cutting of the sample in nearly all arbitrary positions to the cut-off wheel. No expensive instructions needed for taking out samples Precise positioning of cuts Reduction of clamping tools Minimization of cutting errors Full automation Time saving Variable cutting angles and positions The device has all the characteristics of the Brillant 275 universal wet-cutting machine and meets high demands on space and cutting operations with its innovative concept. The automatic horizontal table (X-axis) and cutting wheel movement (Y-axis) can reach up to 80 mm/sec. through highly dynamic axis drive in rapid run. Compact program sequences for automatic processes are easy to compile by Touchscreen-control. Parallel setting of wheel guard during vertical cutting sequences increases the cutting capacity. A large sliding and side door with safety lock during wheel movement provides best access to the large machine table with longitudinal and cross T-slots. Automatic central lubrication and recirculation cooling unit are integrated into the robust powder-coated aluminium body of the machine. The Multi-Position process (MPP) allows cutting at different positions in just one sequence. Setting and approaching of cutting positions is made easy and comfortable with the Teach-In- Function. Precisely positioned cuts without re-clamping the specimen eliminate complicated instructions to describe the sampling process, reduce the number of clamping tools and minimize cutting errors. Full automation makes the entire process effective and efficient. Page 04 material

5 CUTTING I BRILLANT 3D COMFORTABLE OPERATION Touchscreen display for the ATM-Software control is easy to read thanks to smart phone technology and even easier to operate. Compact program sequences are easy to compile and therefore enable automated, password-secured program sequences. Update and back-up possible via USB. Using your existing broadband Internet connection, ATM provides online fault diagnosis and operator support. NEW BRILLANT 3D material 2016 Page 05

6 GRINDING & POLISHING I SAPHIR X-CHANGE SAPHIR X-CHANGE Intuitive operation with touch function Programming and call-up with visualized modularity Easy manual loosening and tightening of sample holder NEW SAPHIR X-CHANGE Page 06 material

7 GRINDING & POLISHING I SAPHIR X-CHANGE Saphir X-Change Grinding and polishing robot THE SAPHIR X-CHANGE CONSISTS OF FOLLOWING STATIONS: Grinding & polishing station with Vacu-Jet-System, working wheel cooling/basin rinsing Integrated 6x-dosing unit for different suspen sions and lubricants Fully integrated into the System Lab 2.0, it binds together several metres of standard equipment for grinding and polishing in one unit. Grinding and polishing head with central pressure Changer with stack for 16 grinding and polishing medias COMPACT AND EFFICIENT Saphir X-Change binds together a length of several metres of standard equipment for grinding and polishing in one unit. A grinding and polishing station with integrated settling tank as well as an ultrasonic & cleaning station reduce preparation time and provide an efficient work process with reproducible results. The process is automated by intuitive touchscreen-controls. During the cleaning cycle the media changer automatically chooses and changes between up to 16 different grinding & polishing medias. Thanks to material removal measurement the removal height can be set within 0.1 mm accuracy. All parameters can be adjusted directly during the process. Cleaning station with water, air and ethanol Ultrasonic cleaning station Integrated settling tank Safety concept: Semi-covered working space with large front panel and extraction ventilation (preparation), operation zone protected by lightbarrier Magazine for grinding suspensions and media Settling tank Media changer and grinding station POLISHING CLOTH BETA The polishing cloth BETA is updated by a powerful, flexible cloth of the same name. The hard synthetic cloth is characterized by a high removal rate and high edge definition, which is advantageous for material with high surface hardness or coated samples. Hard synthetic pad made from tightly woven polyester fibres Suitable for diamond suspensions 15 µm, 9 µm and possibly 6 µm (depending on material) High removal rate High edge definition For material of high hardness, steel, cast iron, hard metal, ceramics Can even be used for purity determination preparation material 2016 Page 07

8 POLISHING & ETCHING I KRISTALL 680 KRISTALL 680 Automatic, electrolytic polisher and etcher Touchscreen surface with ATM software control Up to 200 programs memory, protected per password (USB interface for backup) Current and voltage diagram in real time Temperature control of electrolytes, touch-free pump drive (magnetic clutch) Variable output voltage and process duration Exchangeable 1 liter electrolyte tank with lid Coolant water connection, connection of external etching unit possible Kristall 680 Electrolytic polisher and etcher A new development from the Kristall range is the Kristall 680, leading the market with clear design, maximum efficiency and a high safety standard. Thanks to touchscreen controls the base unit can be operated very comfortably. Up to 200 programs can be programmed intuitively, stored, accessed and protected per password. The scan function displays the current & voltage curve of a material. The optimum values for a polishing or etching process can be transfered directly from this diagram or adjusted manually. During the process, while monitoring the electrolyte temperature, the voltage and current curve is displayed graphically at the same time. The ATM touchscreen interface allows intuitive operation even when wearing gloves. The separation of polishing and etching unit enables use in lab fume cupboard Handling of the polishing and etching unit is faciliated significantly by the interchangeable 1-liter electrolytic tanks. Different electrolytes can be changed easily and stored closed with lid. A washing program cleans the unit through a container of water. KRISTALL NEW Page 08 material

9 POLISHING & ETCHING I KRISTALL 680 Touchscreen surface Polishing and etching unit with mask CONTROL UNIT (BASIC UNIT) Intuitive touchscreen-control with current/voltage diagram in real time Up to 200 programs memory, protected by password Working current 0 14 A / working voltage 0 90 V / power 1 kw Connection for polishing and etching unit and external standard etching unit Connection for cooling water USB interface (e-lab-ready) POLISHING- AND ETCHING UNIT Large polishing table (WxD 160x140 mm) Touch-free pump drive (magnetic clutch) Max. sample height 50 mm (higher samples with external anode via magnetic or crocodile clips) Exchangeable 1 liter electrolyte tank made from chemical-resistant plastic incl. lid Automatic start button with LED status display Housing made from rust-free stainless steel (chemical-resistant coating) with drip tray Including connection for cooling/basic unit Set of 5 masks (blind mask/0.5/1.5/2.5/5 cm²) Use in lab fume cupboard SAFETY Temperature control of electrolyte Live anode protected by touch guard Stop button at control unit All parts made from rust-free stainless steel or chemical-resistant plastic Magnification 50 x Magnification 50 x AlSi-alloy after etching acc. to Barker AlSi-alloy before etching material 2016 Page 09

10 ANALYSIS I CARAT 930 Sinter test series Circle with construction lines Hardness test curve CARAT 930 Integrated joystick with dynamic travel speed control for X-/Y-axis Fine dynamic scroll wheel for Z-axis and high-speed switch 8x objective revolver Köhler illumination Carat 930 Fully automatic Vickers-hardness tester The hardness tester Carat 930 is a user-friendly and highly precise product for hardness testing and optical evaluation. The robust basic unit with vibration-damped cast aluminium body and high load-bearing Carat table can be equipped optimally to customized requirements with our own software modules and the Carat-clamping system. INTUITIVE OPERATION Software has been developed to accommodate either touch or mouse in a 64-bit-Version (WIN 7/8/10). Carat sample holder with Easy-clamping system FULLY AUTOMATIC HARDNESS TESTING The force transducer with microprocessor-controlled force regulation covers a loading range from N with electronically-controlled load application. Outcomes can be issued individually in a dynamic report generator with value tables and hardness sequence curves. FEATURES Testing of samples without unclamping CARAT 930 Application: Hardness testing Test load for load range*: N Test method (DIN EN ISO 6507, ASTM E-384)*: HV 0.05 HV 30 Total test range: 1 g 30 kg Carat table X-axis: mm max. load: 60 kg Z-axis: 150 mm Dimensions approx. W x H x D: 343 x 700 x 660 mm Page 10 material

11 ANALYSIS I CARAT 930 Freely configured polygon line Micro hardness testing in perlite matrix Colored display of hardness values NEW CARAT SOFTWARE The dynamic live image presents a clearly arranged and flexible image of the sample via objective-independent image-in-image function and periphery-scan. Carat software, designed by ATM is inspired by customers demands and makes processes efficient and reproducible. Carat Collect (image capturing), Select (measuring module) and Connect (report generator) are supported by additional modules as freehand measuring and weld module. This device is equipped with Köhlersche illumination to provide optimum picture quality. Connecting to QDAS and SQL is possible. The Easy-clamping system and the universal sample holder, adapted to the Carat clamping system and already proven in the cutting sector, make its application very flexible even for unmounted and geometrically irregular samples. material 2016 Page 11

12 Science for Solids WIN THIS FULLY ELECTRIC BMW I3 Pure Science No Fiction Verder Scientific sets standards in high-tech scientific equipment which is used for sample preparation and analysis of solids in the areas of quality control and research. This is how Verder Scientific makes an active and dynamic contribution to the development of new materials and technologies. Experience our latest product innovations and take a chance to step into the future! Join our competition at Subject to modifications and technical errors Sources of licensed pictures in this publication: Legal action excluded. As part of the VERDER Group, the business division VERDER SCIENTIFIC sets standards in the development, manufacturing and sales of laboratory and analytical equipment. The instruments are used in the areas of quality control, research and development for sample preparation and analysis of solids. ATM GmbH Emil-Reinert-Str Mammelzen Germany Phone +49(0)2681/ Fax +49(0)2681/ info@atm-m.com