(MFG-5) Microforge-Grinding Center

The MFG-5 microforge/grinding center is designed for precise and efficient modification of micropipette and multi-pipette tips. This unique apparatus combines a precision microforge with a full-function microgrinder in a compact platform.

The optical system of the MFG-5 is based on a high power, horizontally mounted binocular microscope. A precision focusing system, with a dual-axial pipette holder, can conveniently and precisely position single or multi-barrel pipettes. The pipette holder is capable of rotating through 180 degrees to allow a multitude of beveling angles and pipette bending positions.

The MFG-5 uses high quality optical components, which includes a 10x wide field eyepiece, and 4x, 10x/0.25, and 40x/0.6 long working distance plan achromatic objectives. The 10x wide field scale eyepiece can be used as an independent and accurate measurement tool. Two high-intensity LED.s provide a powerful light source.

An included foot switch, or a heat/speed adjustment dial, can be used to regulate the attached heater or grinder foot switch. The MFG-5A has a second foot switch for the regulation of pressurized air. Air from an external source is connected to the microforge/grinding center and when the foot switch is activated, is directed to an output channel. Pressure air from this source can be used for clearing a pipette of dust after grinding, or for expanding or cooling a pipette during forging.

The MFG-5 can be purchased comprised of the microforge only, the microgrinder only, or comprised of both components. For the latter system the microgrinder and the microforge mini-heater can be quickly and easily switched between components mounted on a single integrated tool manipulator. Finally, the MFG-5 can be combined with a PMP-102 or a PMP-107 micropipette/multipipette puller to assemble a complete micropipette production work station.

Precision Mciroforge/Grinding Center with Air pressure in/out ports. 220-240 VAC. CE. With: Precision micro platinum heater and micro diamond disc grinder controlled by 3-dimensional fine/coarse manipulator in horizontal binocular microscope platform.

Turnable Easy Clamp Pipette holder (without screw tighten) in 3-dimensioal minipulator. Pressure air in/output ports, in/out connectors tubing and control valve with extra foot switch

10x scale eyepieces, 4x 10x objective lenses

Microforge and grinding control Foot switch. Spare platinum heat wire x3, 3x 0.1um, 3x 0.5 um and 3x 1.0 um grade diamond grinding disks, special tubing, 1.5ml vial and connectors, syringes, polished and ground samples, cover and user's manual.