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QATM QPOL GO Grinding & Polishing Head – Entry-Level Automatic | Retrofittable

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Install + training on-site setup and operator training included
Configured to order holders, consumables and methods matched to your specimens

Grinders & Polishers, Manual Grinder & Polisher

QATM QPOL GO Grinding & Polishing Head – Entry-Level Automatic | Retrofittable

The QATM QPOL GO is a compact grinding and polishing head — the entry point to automatic sample preparation. It mounts on the manual QPOL 250 M1/2 and QPOL 300 M1/2 machines and holds 1–4 samples Ø 40 mm.

✔ Automatic head for 1–4 samples Ø 40 mm on a Ø 120 mm holder
✔ Adjust single pressure (5–45 N) and time directly on the head
✔ Retrofits to QATM manual grinders; pairs with Qdoser ONE/ECO dosing
✔ Lead time: configured to order — request the current timeline

Prices follow supplier cost and stock availability and are updated regularly. The price you see is today's price — once you order, it's held for 7 days.

Install + training included Tailored service plan

1–4 samples Ø40 mm

5–45 N single force

150 rpm head speed

retrofit to QATM manuals

What your metallography lab actually checks

Repeatability without a big machine

The QPOL GO brings force- and time-controlled automatic preparation to a manual grinder you may already own — so small labs get reproducible AM cross-sections without stepping up to a full automatic system.

An applications engineer on the line

Method setup, consumable selection and troubleshooting from engineers who run sample prep and materials characterization in-house. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.

About this product

The QATM QPOL GO grinding and polishing head is the perfect introduction to automatic sample preparation. It combines with QATM single- and twin-wheel manual machines (QPOL 250 M1/2 and QPOL 300 M1/2), turning manual grinding into a repeatable, hands-lighter process.

QATM QPOL GO grinding & polishing head — QPOL GO grinding & polishing head

Why labs choose the QPOL GO

The simplest step from manual to automatic prep.

Direct control

Set grinding/polishing pressure (single, 5–45 N) and time with rotary controls right on the head.

1–4 samples

A Ø 120 mm holder prepares one to four Ø 40 mm samples together for consistency.

Retrofittable

With the right preparation the QPOL GO can be fitted to QATM manual grinding machines you already own.

Clear working area

Slim design and LED illumination keep the polishing area visible and accessible.

How Additive Plus delivers the QPOL GO

Not a drop-shipped box — configured, installed and supported.

Step 01

Configured to your specimens

We match wheels, consumables, holders and mould sizes to your materials and sample sizes before the machine ships.

Step 02

Installed and trained on-site

Delivery, setup and operator training at your lab. Your team runs a first preparation cycle with us on the line.

Step 03

Validated methods, ongoing support

Saved preparation methods dialed in for your alloys, plus method help and service from engineers who run sample prep in-house.

Key specifications

Automatic grinding/polishing head, 1–4 samples Ø 40 mm, holder Ø 120 mm, single force 5–45 N, head 150 rpm, 60 W, 18.5 kg. See the full Specifications tab below for every value.

Typical applications

Where the QPOL GO earns its place in the lab.

AM part QC

Repeatable prep of small printed cross-sections

Microstructure

Consistent surfaces for grain analysis

Entry automation

First step up from hand grinding

Teaching labs

Simple, safe automatic prep for training

Small samples

1–4 mounts prepared together

Failure analysis

Controlled finish on limited samples

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Not sure the QPOL GO head is enough?

Compare the closest machines in the QATM line.

Full single-wheelQATM QPOL 250 A1-ECOComplete single-wheel machine, 200 methodsView machine →
Larger wheelsQATM QPOL 300 A1-ECOSingle-wheel machine, Ø 250/300 mmView machine →
Double wheelQATM QPOL 250 A2-ECOTwo working wheels, Ø 200/250 mmView machine →

Tell us which QATM manual machine you run and your sample sizes — a applications engineer will recommend the right configuration and consumables. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.

Why source the QPOL GO through Additive Plus

Authorized QATM channel — sales, installation, training and service from one partner
Full prep chain: sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching and optical analysis
Head, holders and dosing matched to your machine before shipping
Method help from engineers who run metallographic prep in-house
<24h response · 200+ systems delivered across 23 countries

Brand	QATM
No. of samples (single pressure)	1 - 4 samples ø 40 mm
Sample holder	ø 120 mm
Single pressing force	variable, 5 - 45 N
Speed (head)	150 min-1
Drive power (head)	60 W
Weight	18.5 kg

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Common questions

Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.

Which machines does the QPOL GO fit?

The QPOL GO grinding and polishing head combines with QATM's single- and twin-wheel manual machines — the QPOL 250 M1/2 and QPOL 300 M1/2. With the appropriate preparation it can also be retrofitted onto manual grinding machines you already own, making it an affordable step up to automatic preparation.

How many samples can the QPOL GO prepare?

The QPOL GO prepares 1 to 4 samples of Ø 40 mm on a Ø 120 mm sample holder. Preparing several samples together on one holder gives a consistent finish across the batch, which is exactly what repeatable porosity and microstructure analysis needs.

How do I set pressure and time on the QPOL GO?

Grinding/polishing pressure (single pressure, variable 5–45 N) and preparation time are continuously adjustable with rotary controls directly on the head, running at 150 rpm. The slim design and LED illumination keep the working area visible, so setup is simple and fast.

Can the QPOL GO dose consumables automatically?

Yes. The QPOL GO combines with a Qdoser ONE dropper bottle that screws onto the head, or with the Qdoser ECO dosing system, for repeatable delivery of suspensions and lubricants — adding flexibility and convenience to entry-level automatic preparation.

What is the lead time for the QPOL GO and what's included?

The QPOL GO is configured to your specimens and built to order, so lead time depends on the current configuration and production queue — request a current timeline and we'll confirm it in writing. Every unit includes installation and operator training plus a tailored service plan. Additive Plus is an authorized QATM channel, so sales, setup, training and service run through one partner. Tell us your materials and sample sizes and we'll quote the right configuration.

What support does Additive Plus provide after the QPOL GO is installed?

After the QPOL GO is installed and your team is trained, you get method help, consumable selection and troubleshooting from engineers who run metallographic sample preparation in-house — not a remote ticket queue. Reply times are under 24 hours, typically sub-4h, NDA standard. A tailored service plan covers maintenance and spare parts so the machine stays in production, and we help dial in methods for your specific alloys.

How does the QPOL GO fit additive-manufacturing quality control?

Reliable AM QC — porosity and density counts, grain and phase analysis, layer-bonding and weld inspection, failure analysis — all start from a correctly prepared cross-section. The QPOL GO is one step in that chain (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching and optical analysis), and Additive Plus can supply the whole chain so results stay consistent and defensible. Send a specimen and we'll prepare it as a service before you commit.

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