If transparent mounting of a specimen within 1-5 minutes without high heat input or pressure is desired, light-curing mounting is essential. Single component mounting materials based on a modified acrylate are used here. Curing is conducted under UV light at a temperature of approx. 90°C. This method is quite easy to handle and even very small specimens can be fixed and ideally positioned within a very short time.
Benefits
- Very high sample throughput
- Samples are cured in a very short time (with QATM Qmount within 60 seconds)
- Transparent and colorless
- Low curing temperature (approx.90 °C)
- Suitable for very small samples and temperature sensitive materials
Qprep UV 50
QPREP UV 50 is a light-curing, acrylic resin-based cold mounting material. It is ideally suited for target preparations and is usually used for routine specimens as well as soft to medium-hard materials with simple geometries. Curing is taken place by using the UV mounting device Qmount, which allows curing of the samples within 60 seconds using UV radiation of a very narrowly tolerated wavelength range (emission maximum at lamda = 365nm).
Product Advantages
- Clear, colorless liquid with honey-like viscosity
- Very good transparency
- Curing by means of UV-Light
- No mixing necessary as it is a one-component system
- Curing temperature : ca. 90 °C
- Curing time: 60 s
- Hardness (Shore D): 83
- Removal rate: high
Recommended applications
- Routine mountings
- Target preparations
- Fixation of small components
NEW: Qprep UV 55
Qprep UV 55 is a low-viscosity and light-curing, acrylic-based UV mounting resin. It is ideal for transparent routine mounting of soft to medium-hard materials. Curing is carried out with UV irradiation in the Qmount UV mounting device within 10 minutes. The special composition enables mountings with reduced gaps, which enables preparation of coated and surface-treated materials.
Product Advantages
- Clear, colorless and low viscosity for improved flow
- Very good transparency
- Reduced gap formation (up to 70% less than Qprep UV 50)
- Good abrasion resistance and mechanical machinability
- 1-component-system
- Curing temperature: ~95°C
- Curing time: 8 - 10 min
- Hardness (Shore D): 83
- Removal rate: High
Recommended applications
- Highly transparent for targeted preparations
- Preparation of surface-coated materials with low to medium hardness
- Gap-free UV mountings of, e.g., weld seams for routine inspection
- For the examination of fine components, such as coated copper wires
- Materialographic samples of histological materials, such as bones and teeth
Accessories & tools for cold and UV mounting
Accessories
- Mixing beakers and spatulas
- Mounting utilities
- Dosing spoons
- Steel- and plastic clips
Perfect mounting – Instruments by QATM
Mounting is more reliable, safer and more efficient when performed with the right equipment: Knowledge, exercising care and the right choice of consumables and equipment are crucial.
Knowledge Base
If you would like to learn more about the different procedures, please visit our extensive Knowledge Base.
Our Knowledge Base article about mounting includes:
- Advantages of materialographic mounting
- The difference between cold and hot mounting
- How to avoid gap formation between mounting compound and sample
Products & Contact
QATM offers a wide range of innovative machines for metallographic sample preparation. Accompanying QATM accessories and consumables are thoroughly tested and selected for perfect interaction with our machines. Contact us for a consultation, quote or to talk to one of our dedicated application specialists!
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