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Cutting machines
Q-3
Manual metallographic cutting machine
The Q-3 is a lever-operated manual cutter for routine sampling of small and medium metallographic and petrographic workpieces.
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical specifications
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| Parameter | Specification / configuration |
|---|---|
| Model | Q-3 |
| Maximum cutting diameter | Φ50mm |
| Cut-off wheel dimensions | Φ250*1.5*Φ32mm |
| Cutting modes | manual |
| Cooling system | automatic (water cooled) |
| Tank capacity | 65L |
| Spindle speed | 3500r/min |
| Motor power | 2.2KW |
| Machine configuration | Benchtop |
| Power supply | 380V |
| Weight | 150KG |
Specifications checked 2026-11-12 based on the archived public product page.
Working principle
How precision sectioning works
A rotating cut-off wheel advances into the specimen under flood coolant, keeping heat and deformation low enough to preserve the true section.
- Wheel matched to material
- 4-channel coolant
- Low feed rate protects edges
Product overview
The Q-3 uses a manually operated lever for specimen cutting. It is intended for routine sampling of small and medium workpieces in metallographic and petrographic preparation, particularly in small and medium laboratories. The cutting arrangement is supported by a recirculating cooling system intended to manage cutting heat and help reduce burning of the cut surface during specimen preparation.
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