ATM Machine Comparison
The Forcipol Series compared to the ATM Saphir Series
The Forcipol Series has several advantages over the ATM Saphir Series. Firstly, the Forcipol 102/202 has a motor power of 0.75 kW, which makes it suitable for grinding larger and heavier specimens. In comparison, the ATM Saphir 520/530 + Rubin 500 has a motor power of only 0.55 kW, which may not be adequate for grinding large specimens. The Forcimat 102 in the Forcipol 102/202 can store up to 30 programs in memory, and up to 9 preparation steps can be programmed for each program. This means that a total of 270 preparation steps can be stored in the memory, which is significantly more than the 18 programs that the ATM Rubin 500 can store. Moreover, the Forcimat 102 allows the creation of more professional programs compared to the ATM Rubin 500.
The Forcimat 102 can apply up to 500N central force, while the ATM Rubin 500 can apply only up to 350N central force. This makes the Forcipol Series better suited for applications that require higher central force. The Forcipol 102/202 has an adjustable speed range from 50 to 150 RPM, whereas the Rubin 500 automatic head of the ATM Saphir 520/530 + Rubin 500 has a fixed 140 RPM speed, and no variable speed. This adjustable speed range allows users to optimise the speed based on the specific application requirements. Other features the ATM Saphir 520/530 + Rubin 500 does not have include the ability to work with wheels of Ø200 and Ø250 mm, a small non-touch screen that can be difficult to use, no grinding depth measurement sensor, and no pre-dosing function. Additionally, it is not possible to add more than 4 bottles of peristaltic dosing units, whereas the Forcipol 102/202 can accommodate up to 7 bottles.
Comparison between the ATM Saphir 550/560 + Rubin 520 with the Forcipol 102/202 + Forcimat 102
The automatic head of the ATM Saphir 550/560 + Rubin 520 can apply up to 400N central force, which is lower than the 500N central force that the Forcimat 102 in the Forcipol 102/202 can apply. However, the ATM Saphir 550/560 + Rubin 520 and the Forcipol 102/202 have similar features, making them both suitable for various applications.
ATM Saphir 530
Aquapol - Diamond Suspension
Aquapol is the latest water-based diamond suspension for preparing samples, representing the next generation in this field. It is available in two versions: Aquapol-M, which uses monocrystalline diamond particles, and Aquapol-P, which uses polycrystalline diamond particles. Aquapol is easy to clean and does not produce foam. The manufacturing process adheres to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance standards, ensuring a uniform suspension of diamond particles without the need for agitation. It can be dispensed using the Kemet Electronic Dispenser or other systems. Aquapol is also beneficial to health and safety as it contains ZERO Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are not classified as atmospheric pollutants. VOCs are organic chemicals that have a high vapour pressure at room temperature and can be hazardous to human health and the environment. Aquapol is colour-coded for easy identification.
The Servocut 302 compared to the ATM Brillant 250
There are a number of features that the Servocut 302 has compared with the ATM Brillant 250. The table on the ATM Brillant 250 can move in X-axis as one-piece, the specimen must be fixed above the table with special clamping accessories, which results in extra accessory cost and makes clamping difficult. There is also risk of cutting the table, because there is no sensor to limit wheel movement. The ATM Brillant 250 has very limited cutting features, one example is that it is only available as automatic chop cutting and automatic table-feed cutting, no manual chop and automatic cutting is available. The Servocut 302 has many additional features including; Rapid Pulse Cutting, Table Oscillation Cutting, Instafeed Cutting, Diagonal Cutting, Step Cutting, Segment Cutting, Chop Cutting, Table-feed Cutting, and Multi-Slice Cutting.
ATM Brillant 250
The Ecopress 102 compared to the ATM OPAL 410
There are a number of features that the ATM OPAL 410 does not have compared with the Ecopress 102. The ATM OPAL 410 can produce up to a maximum of Ø40 mm mould diameter but not possible to mount Ø50 mm mould assemblies. Compared to all Ecopress models can work with Ø50 mm mould diameter. The control panel on the ATM OPAL 410 is little bit complicated. Some other features the ATM OPAL 410 does not have;
- No pre-heating feature
- No adjustable pre-pressure or stand-by temperature feature
- No touch-screen LCD
ATM OPAL 410
The Micracut 152 compared to the ATM Brillant 210
There are a number of features that the ATM Brillant 210 does not have compared with the Micracut 152. The ATM Brillant 210 has manual feed mechanism by hand, whereas the Micracut 152 has gravity feed mechanism, which provides exact and constant feed load to obtain perfectly precise cut surfaces. The ATM Brillant 210 has no optional Cutting Table Attachment, therefore it is not possible to cut PCB’s or extra flat specimens, compared to the Micracut 152 which can transform into PCB cutting saw by simply mounting a Cutting Table Attachment.
ATM Brillant 210
The Eloprep 102 compared to the ATM Kristall 680
- The ATM Kristall 680 has no low temperature (subzero) polishing feature.
- Standard anode arm height on the ATM Kristall 680 is 50 mm. Whereas, anode arm on the ELOPREP 102 is 100 mm which means, larger specimens can be prepared on the Eloprep 102.
ATM Kristall 680
