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Glassmaster 720 Continuous Planetary Polisher

  • Overview

    Glassmaster 720 Overview

    The Glassmaster 720 continuous planetary polisher (CP) has a 72″ granite table and a patented carrier ring drive system to deliver exceptional flatness and finish of flat optical components.

    Multiple valuable features on the Glassmaster 720 allow companies fabricating flat optics to maximize throughput and their bottom line:

    • Patented Syncroshaft drive system
    • Glassmaster 720 and its 72 inch table is competitively priced
    • Accepts 16 to 36 inch diameter carrier rings
    • Robust oil bath drive line
    • Self cleaning stainless steel recovery tank
    • Super tough epoxy paint finish
    • Built with industry-standard components
    • Easiest and widest range of carrier ring adjustments in the industry
    • 1 year warranty

    Whether your application involves glass, ceramic, silicon, crystal, or metal plano optics, the Glassmaster 720’s unmatched efficiency and precision will help your company become more productive and profitable.

  • Specs

    Glassmaster 720 Technical Specifications

    Planetary Polishing Machine Specifications Glassmaster 720
    Total Height 60 in.
    Length 81 in.
    Width 81 in.
    Weight 5,550 lbs.
    Table Height 39 in.
    Table OD 72 in.
    Table ID 19.75 in.
    Table Material Granite
    Motor Type 3PH continuous duty
    H.P. 5
    Motor Controls AC inverter - NEMA4
    Input Voltage 480V3PH
    Primary Gear Box Worm gear 10:1
    Secondary Gear Box Torque arm reducer 25:1
    Table RPM Range 0-7
    Recommended Conditioner Diameter 36 in.
    Maximum Conditioner Height 4.5 in.
    Carrier Ring OD 28.375 in.
    Carrier Ring ID 26.875 in.
    Number of Carrier Rings 3 (Optional 4th Station)

    * Specifications subject to change. Contact OptiPro for the latest specifications.

  • Benefits

    Glassmaster 720 Benefits

    The Syncroshaft Advantage

    The patented Syncroshaft carrier ring drive system accurately synchronizes the rotation of all three carrier rings, ensuring consistent flatness and finish between all work stations. This is accomplished by utilizing the rotating motion of the polishing table to drive the workstation carriers. The design is extremely straightforward and dependable, eliminating the cumbersome controls, wiring and motors that commonly fail on conventional carrier drive systems. The Syncroshaft system is designed to be virtually maintenance free.

    Superior Table Design

    The Glassmaster 720’s polishing table sets an industry standard for rigidity and stability. Consistent flatness tests of 1/20 to 1/30 of a wave length can be expected. The one-piece granite polishing table weighs in at over 2,000 lbs to ensure maximum rigidity and zero flex. The table rides on a heavy duty, 30 inch diameter angular contact bearing, providing smooth and precise table rotation and lasting durability. A polished stainless steel recovery tank surrounds the whole arrangement, neatly guiding the polishing solution back to the steel reservoir and effectively protecting the table bearing from dirt and moisture.

    Robust Drive Components and State-of-the-Art Controls

    The polishing table and syncroshaft system are powered by a heavy duty, five-horse power AC motor that drives two highly durable oil bath gear boxes. Together, they allow for extremely heavy workloads to be polished. The drive motor is controlled by a user-friendly, fully programmable AC power inverter, which has the capability of operating on 480 volts three phase electrical power.

    Motor control features include:

    • Variable speed control
    • Preset speed
    • Ramp start
    • Motor load
    • Full LED readout
    • Forward and reverse jog

    The Glassmaster 720’s open air power drive compartment enhances cooling, allows for easy component inspection and simplifies lubrication maintenance tasks. The motor controls are state-of-the-art. All the components in the power drive system are specified at two and a half times the normally calculated service factor required to drive the machine, allowing it to be operated 24 hours a day on a continuous basis.

    High Versatility Work Station

    Because of Glassmaster 720’s unique work station design, there is no vertical obstruction over the carrier rings, allowing work of any height to be polished. Each carrier ring position is adjusted by a threaded scissor assembly, which allows quick and easy carrier movement without reaching over the polishing table. This feature greatly reduces the possibility of contaminating the polishing surface or slurry solution.

    Each work station accepts carrier rings ranging from 16-36 inches diameter. Carrier ring positions are quickly and easily adjusted by simply turning a handwheel.