UV Mounting Consumables for perfect metallographic sample preparation

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
Hardness (Shore D): 83
Removal rate: high

Recommended applications

Routine mountings
Target preparations
Fixation of small components

Order Data

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
No dangerous good
Curing temperature: ~95°C
Curing time: up to 10 min
Hardness (Shore D): 83
Removal rate: High

Recommended applications

Highly transparent routine mounting, for example welding seams
High sample throughput
Target preparations
Surface coated, structured and heat treated materials of low to medium hardness

Order Data

Accessories & tools for cold and UV mounting

The mixing of the different resin components as well as the exact positioning of your specimens influence the quality of your mounting. Therefore, QPREP supports with a wide range of tools and accessories for cold mounting. Mixing of the resin components, fixing and correct positioning of the samples in the cold mounting moulds can thus be realized reliably and safely.

Mixing beakers and spatulas
Mounting utilities
Dosing spoons
Steel- and plastic clips

Order Data

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.

Discover our mounting devices

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

Knowledge Base

.

QATM Products & Contact

QATM offers a wide range of innovative machines for metallographic sample preparation. Accompanying QATM 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!

The Basics of Metallography - Product Overview

Metallographic Machines

Consumables

Preparation Methods

Contact us!

_{Content may be subject to modifications or corrections}