This system includes diamond grinding blade life monitoring to track grinding wheel condition and support planned maintenance, instead of waiting for end quality to drift during rock core sample preparation.

In practice, wheel life management is handled through the machine’s built-in monitoring functions, supported by process memory and tracking that records the number of samples processed and the total grinding completed. This gives the lab a consistent way to review usage trends and schedule wheel changes proactively.

Wheel replacement timing depends on your specimens and method requirements, especially:

• Rock hardness and abrasiveness
• How much material you remove per specimen, including the grinding step setting (0.5 to 1.5 mm)
• Your required end condition, especially if you rely on optional on-machine flatness checks
• Whether you see changes in cycle behavior, surface appearance, or repeatability that indicate wear

If you want to match wheel selection and replacement planning to your core diameters and rock types, you can learn more or request a quote.