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Manual Abrasive Cutting Machines

Direct Operator Control for Routine Metallographic Sectioning

The CCM manual range covers compact and stand-mounted machines for routine samples, hardened components, rods, bars, gears and larger industrial sections.

Manual OperationRobust ConstructionMetallography LabsFast & Accurate Cutting

Ideal for: QC Laboratories • Universities • Foundries • Heat Treatment • Manufacturing • Research

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Recommended source size

1600 × 1200 px

Series Overview

The CCM series covers manual abrasive cutter requirements from small laboratory sections to larger hardened and industrial samples.

Compact to heavy-duty range

The series starts with the CCM-3 tabletop abrasive cutter for routine 30 mm sectioning and extends to stand-mounted machines for larger 60 mm, 80 mm and 100 mm solid sections.

Built for metallography

Each model sections the specimen before mounting, grinding, polishing and microscopic examination.

Manual operation

Operator-controlled feed helps laboratories manage cut feel, sample shape and sectioning behaviour across varied metallic components.

Models & Variants

Models are ordered from highest capability to compact tabletop operation, following the flagship-first product family structure.

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CCM-10 PlusStand-mounted manual feed modelFlagship Series

CCM-10 Plus Manual Abrasive Cutting Machine

Choose CM-200 when larger metallography specimens require more cutting torque, an enclosed chamber and controlled manual feed.

Cutting capacity
100 mm dia solid section
Motor
10 HP motor

Technical Highlights

  • 10 HP heavy torque motor
  • 100 mm solid section capacity
  • Heavy-duty structural design
  • Manual feed control
  • Large section capability
  • Enclosed cutting area
  • Coolant recirculation
  • Industrial sample handling

Best suited for

Large industrial samplesProduction laboratoriesHeavy-duty metallographySteel plants
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CCM-10Stand-mounted manual feed model

CCM-10 Manual Abrasive Cutting Machine

Stand-mounted manual cutting gives the operator higher torque and direct feed control for larger hardened and industrial specimens.

Cutting capacity
80 mm dia solid section
Motor
10 HP motor

Technical Highlights

  • 10 HP heavy torque motor
  • 80 mm solid section capacity
  • Manual feed control
  • Industrial sample handling
  • Enclosed cutting area
  • Large viewing window
  • Coolant recirculation
  • Door safety limit switch

Best suited for

Routine industrial metallographyHeat treatmentManufacturing QALarger hardened samples

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Recommended source size

800 × 600 px

CCM-5Stand-mounted manual feed model

CCM-5 Manual Abrasive Cutting Machine

Medium-size metallographic cutting machine with heavier structure and operator-controlled feed. Suited to regular laboratory use across varied metallic components.

Cutting capacity
60 mm dia solid section
Motor
5 HP motor

Technical Highlights

  • 5 HP motor
  • 60 mm solid section capacity
  • Heavy-duty design
  • Manual feed control
  • Enclosed cutting area
  • Large viewing window
  • Coolant recirculation
  • Adaptable workholding

Best suited for

General QCEducational institutesMedium laboratoriesRoutine sectioning
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CCM-3Tabletop model

CCM-3 Manual Abrasive Cutting Machine

Compact tabletop abrasive cutter for rods, bars, small gears and routine laboratory samples. Built for labs that need practical manual sectioning in a smaller footprint.

Cutting capacity
30 mm dia solid section
Motor
3 HP motor

Technical Highlights

  • 3 HP motor
  • 30 mm solid section capacity
  • Compact tabletop format
  • Fully enclosed chamber
  • Coolant flow
  • Illuminated chamber
  • Door safety limit switch
  • Optional mounting stand

Best suited for

TeachingSmall laboratoriesRoutine inspectionCompact metallography labs

Common Features

Robust welded construction
Manual cutting operation
Coolant recirculation
Transparent safety hood
Emergency stop
Quick clamping vice
Balanced cutting arm
Long service life
Enclosed cutting chamber
Door safety limit switch
Large viewing window
Chamber cleaning provision
Long job provision
Workholding adaptability

Which Manual Cutting Machine Should You Choose?

Use this table as a first-pass guide. Final selection depends on section size, sample geometry, material hardness, clamping arrangement and daily sample load.

Scroll horizontally to compare all models.

RequirementCCM-10 PlusCCM-10CCM-5CCM-3
Motor10 HP motor10 HP motor5 HP motor3 HP motor
Wheel SizeLarge abrasive cut-off wheelHeavy-duty abrasive cut-off wheelMedium abrasive cut-off wheelCompact abrasive cut-off wheel
Cutting Capacity100 mm dia solid section80 mm dia solid section60 mm dia solid section30 mm dia solid section
Vice OpeningFor large cross-section samplesFor larger hardened samplesFor medium laboratory samplesFor small routine samples
Cooling SystemCoolant circulation with tank and filtering arrangementCoolant circulation with tank and filtering arrangementCoolant circulation with tank and filtering arrangementCoolant flow
Typical ApplicationsLarge industrial samples, production laboratories, heavy-duty metallography, steel plantsRoutine industrial metallography, heat treatment, manufacturing QAGeneral QC, educational institutes, medium laboratoriesTeaching, small laboratories, routine inspection
Target LaboratoryProduction laboratories and heavy-duty metallographyIndustrial QA and heat treatment labsGeneral QC and medium laboratoriesTeaching and compact routine labs
Investment LevelPremium manualAdvanced manualMid-range manualEconomical manual

Review the deciding requirements.

Share the application, required range and operating conditions. An applications engineer will review the appropriate configuration.

Discuss the Comparison

Typical Applications

Metallographic sectioning
Heat treated components
Rods and bars
Small gears
Hardened steel samples
Forgings
Castings
Automotive components
Educational laboratories
Routine QC laboratories

Optional Features & Accessories

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Mounting stand for CCM-3

Supports a dedicated floor-mounted installation for the tabletop CCM-3.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

T-slotted table

Provides adaptable mounting positions for sample support and clamping.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

X-Y cross slide

Allows controlled sample positioning across two manual axes.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Clamping vices

Secure samples with workholding suited to the section geometry.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Magnetic separator

Helps separate magnetic debris from the circulating coolant.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Cutting wheels

Matches abrasive wheel selection to the material and sectioning task.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Coolant

Controls heat and carries cutting debris away from the section.

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Recommended source size

300 × 200 px

Custom fixtures

Supports repeatable holding of application-specific sample shapes.

Automatic Abrasive Cutting Machines

Programmable cutting systems for repeatable and higher-throughput sectioning.

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Precision Diamond Saws

Controlled low-speed sectioning for delicate or heat-sensitive samples.

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Specimen Mounting Presses

Hot-mounting equipment for preparing sectioned specimens for grinding.

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Metallography Consumables

Cutting wheels, coolants and preparation consumables for routine laboratory use.

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Grinding & Polishing Machines

Systems for preparing a flat, polished surface after sectioning and mounting.

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DeXel-Metallography

Image-analysis software for metallographic measurement and documentation.

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Microscopes and Stereozooms

Microscope platforms for examining prepared metallographic specimens.

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Discuss Manual Metallographic Sectioning

Share the material, section size, specimen geometry, clamping requirement and daily volume. Conation will confirm the CCM configuration.

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