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Continuous
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Planetary Polishing
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applications
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glass,
ceramic
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silicon,
crystals
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and
metals.
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The Glassmaster
Fabrications Plano Pro is the result of years of extensive product
testing and diligent market research. To build the world's finest and
most affordable planetary Polisher, the Glassmaster approach was to
consult the professionals using polishers on a daily basis. With the
research complete and with an enlightened understanding of the plano
polishing industry, Glassmaster engineers designed the Plano Pro. The
Plano Pro is a state-of-the-art planetary polisher that has overcome
the pitfalls of our competitors, while improving existing technology
through the addition of new innovations.
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One
of Glassmaster Fabrication's greatest achievements is the patented
syncroshaft carrier ring drive system, which utilizes the rotating
motion of the polishing table, to drive the workstation carriers. The
design is extremely straightforward and dependable, eliminating the
cumbersome controls, wiring and motors that commonly fail on
conventional carrier drive systems. The syncro shaft system is designed
to be virtually maintenance free.
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The syncroshaft
drive
system accurately synchroniczes the rotation of all three carrier
rings, ensuring consisten flatness and finish between all work stations.
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The
massive one-piece polishing table weighs in at over 2,000 pounds and is
made of high- grade stress
relieved gray cast iron. Strategically placed reinforcements on
the
underside of the table in
conjunction with a one-inchthick cast outer drip edge ensures maximum rigidity and zero flex.
The table rides on a heavy duty, 26 inch diameter angular contact
bearing, providing smooth and precise table rotation and lasting
durability. A polished stainless steel recovery tank surrounds the whole arrangement, neatly guiding the polishing solution back to the steel reservoir and
effectively protecting the table
bearing from dirt and moisture.
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The Plano Pro's
polishing
table sets an industry standard for rigidity and stability. Consistent
flatness tests of 1/10 to 1/20 of a wave length are not uncommmon
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The
polishing table and syncroshaft system are powered by a heavy duty,
three-horse power AC motor that drives two virtually indestructible oil
bath gear boxes. Together, they produce over 30,000 inch pounds of
table torque allowing for extremely heavy workloads to be polished. The
drive motor is controlled by a user-friendly, fully programmable AC
power inverter, which has the capability of operating on both 230 volts
single phase or 230 volts three phase electrical power. Motor control
features include:
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- Variable speed control
- Preset speed
- Ramp start
- Motor load
- Full LED readout
- Forward and reverse jog
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The Plano Pro's open air power drive
compartment enhances cooling, allows for easy component inspection and
simplifiers lubrication maintenance tasks.
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The Plano Pro's motor controls are
state-of-the-art and make
old-fashioned DC power drives
look like Dark Age technology. All the components in the power
drive
system are specified at two and a half times the normally calculated
service factor required to drive the machine, allowing the Plano Pro to
be operated 24 hours a day, on a continuous basis.
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Because
of the Plano Pro's unique work station design, there is no
vertical obstruction over the carrier rings, allowing work of
any height to be polished. Each carrier ring position is adjusted
by a threaded scissor assembly, which allows quick and easy carrier
movement without reaching over the polishing table. This feature
greatly reduces the possibility of contaminating the polishing
surface or slurry solution.
Each
work station accepts carrier rings ranging from 12-23 inches diameter.
Carrier ring positions are quickly and easily adjusted by simply
turning a handwheel
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In
an effort to make the Plano Pro appealing to the eye, Glassmaster
treats each polisher with the best industrial grade paint and electro
plated finishes, including automotive grade gloss urethanes,
submersible epoxies, powder coats, zinc chromate and bright gun
nickel plating. These finishing features ensure that your Plano Pro
will clean up easily and will look great for years to come.
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Here
is the best part In the event replacement parts are needed, we
have
you covered! Glassmaster has designed every
replacement part
around standard on shelf components, available from Glassmaster or
your local power drives distributor. This means no more searching and
waiting for hard to find parts. Glassmaster is dedicated to reducing
your downtime and keeping you running.
Each Plano Pro carries a full two-year warranty on all components
manufactured by
Glassmaster Fabrications.
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