Material Matters

Spectrographic supply a full refurbishment and servicing package, transforming your machines from zero to hundred. This ensures the machine is fully rejuvenated, minus the usual expense, by: Improving machine performance and precision Minimising disruption from machine down-time           Minimising machinery depreciation Starting off in need of a clean, a full refurbishment of the vices, a new return spring and repair of the lid gas strut, the Labotom-3 Abrasive Cutter was going to be a big job. First of all the machine was totally stripped, to allow for a thorough and efficient clean. Cleaning of the Labotom was vital to allow the machine to be painted to a high standard. The above and right pictures show before and after the clean, highlighting the vast aesthetic improvement. To allow for better viewing, the service team went the extra mile and fit an LED lamp, as well as providing a full refurbishment of both vic...

Stage 1 Designed to handle medium-sized sections such as automotive, ceramic, and composite materials with a cutting wheel up to 300mm. The bench top machine offers simple cutting action using the side handle. Stage 2 When we received the Leco cutting machine here at Spectrographic it was in a bit of a mess with operations seized up such as the clamping plates and motor fan. The illumination light inside the machine was not working and coolant hoses were snapped. Stage 3 The machine was quickly stripped down and cleaned and the paint was touched up where necessary. We replaced the cable for the light and replaced both cooling hoses. The clamping plate was a nightmare to get off; this has now been cleaned and greased so it can be moved freely. Stage 4 After reconditioning, this machine has now got many years left to run. All the operations of the machine are now working correctly and the recirculation tank has been cleaned out too. Stage 5 Keeping up to a...