WELL® Diamond Wire Saw MODEL 3400

34.P.000

The diamond wire saws of the 3000 series are highly appreciated, especially in laboratories, thanks to their sophisticated design and ease of use. Over 1,800 3000 series saws have been distributed worldwide to date.
This series has been manufactured to industry standard for over 40 years. It is worthy of note that the first machine delivered by Well Diamond Wire Saws SA is still in service today.
The new 3000 series is now available in 3 models (3100, 3400 and 3500). Two versions of the 3500 model are available: a “Base” version and a “Premium” version. Designed to meet market demands, the following features are common to all models:

• Variable wire speed control
• Automatic shutdown in case of wire breakage
• 60 mm linear feed
• Sample height adjustment
• Automatic stop at the end of the cut
• Accepts the use of a cutting fluid

THE CUTTING PRINCIPLE OF THE WELL PRECISION DIAMOND WIRE SAW MODEL 3400

All WELL diamond wire saws use a drum with precision threaded grooves machined into the surface to hold the diamond wire in place. The 10-metre-long diamond wire is attached and wound on the drum by a winding device, mounted on a lead screw of the same size as the drum and connected to a motor that rotates in both directions.

The constant force (feed speed) of the wire against the sample is obtained by counterweight. The saw motor housing is guided by precision guides on ball bearings. In addition to the possibility of adjusting the force of the wire, its speed is also adjustable via a continuously variable potentiometer.

Model 3400 cuts samples with the wire travelling horizontally.   The sample can be positioned inside the loop thereby allowing for accurate positioning prior to and viewing of the sample during the cutting process.  The sample holder is attached to a counter-balanced arm that uses weights to establish and maintain the proper amount of force throughout the entire cut or slice.   Tensioning of the wire is also accomplished through the use of weights.  This saw allows the use of particularly thin diameter wire (down to 0.08 mm).  Very often users choose to mount a microscope on the saw so that accurate positioning of the diamond wire can more readily be accomplished or to watch the cut or slice while in progress.

A precision micrometer is supplied as standard equipment to facilitate fast and accurate positioning of the sample.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE WELL PRECISION DIAMOND WIRE SAW MODEL 3400

• Horizontal wire
• Continuously adjustable wire speed
• The saw stops automatically at the end of the cut or in case of wire breakage
• Ease of use
• Touch screen control (optimal control of the wire speed and effective cutting time)
• Remote WiFi operation (in hazardous or difficult environment)
• Information (end of cutting process, wire breakage, etc.) transferred remotely
• Software can be updated remotely
• USB 5V supply on the side of the machine
• Long duration thanks to an improved design
• 12-month guarantee
• Easy visualisation of the cutting point
• Low-volume cleaning tray
• Low maintenance
• Optimal sample positioning
• Micrometer table is standard
• Easy handling

In addition to the industrial applications, the saw can be used for various applications:

Metallography
Geology
Archaeology and palaeontology
Criminology and forensics
Biology
Pathology
Histology
Anatomy and dentistry

MODEL 3400 Features:

Included in the standard delivery of MODEL 3100 One Touch (SKU: 31.B.000):

To replace the Diamond Wire on drum, it is recommended to use the Winding device type 33 (SKU 33.0.000) - see attached movie.

Various accessories are available for WELL Model 3500 diamond wire saws. Click here for details.