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MATERIALOGRAPHY

Pioneer in sample preparation

Technovit® resins, grinding and polishing systems


Kulzer materialography
EMBEDDING
CORPORATE CONTENTS

Kulzer Technovit® resins, grinding


In the service of our customers and polishing systems

Kulzer Materialography is more than just 1


Listening and understanding – Our product special- Table of contents..............................................................................3
ists will advise you to compile the best product Kulzer, pioneer in sample preparation................................... 4 Cutting
embedding, grinding and cutting. The focus
portfolio for you and make your work as efficient as
is always on the best possible solution for possible. Cutting and cutting machines.......................................... 40-41
EMBEDDING / IMPRESSIONS
our customers – for you! Customized solutions – You get the customized Precision cut-off wheels.............................................................. 42
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solution for your task under your working conditions. Technovit resins. ........................................................................... 5 High-performance cut-off wheels............................................ 43
Thanks to our development department and strong, reliable Cutting Fluid................................................................................... 43
cooperation partners, we are able to offer customized Cold embedding systems........................................................... 6
solutions in addition to our comprehensive standard Technovit 4000............................................................................... 7
program. Technovit 4002 IQ......................................................................... 8 GRINDING AND POLISHING
Technovit 4004 ............................................................................. 9
Everything from a single source – from the product
3 Technovit 4006 / 4006 SE. ....................................................... 10 Kulzer Materialography....................................................... 44-45
idea to the development and production. Everything
Technovit 4071............................................................................. 11
under one roof. Technodisc SiC Papers............................................................... 46
Technovit 4021............................................................................. 12
Modern logistics – With our logistics partner and lean Technovit 5000............................................................................. 14 Technodisc Diamond Grinding Disks. .................................... 47
4 Cameo Disk Platinium. ................................................. 48-49
internal processes, we can react quickly and flexibly. Technovit 5071 ........................................................................... 15
This means we are able to deliver your desired articles Technovit EPOX ..................................................................... 16-17 Cameo Disk Silver / Gold. ........................................... 50-51
from the more than 3000 products in stock within 1–2 Technovit 7100............................................................................. 18 TouchLam polishing cloths. ............................................ 52-54
working days within Germany. BioDiamant Liquids................................................................. 55
Technovit embedding systems............................................... 19 Kulzer BioDiamant All-in-One............................................... 56
Free on-site service – Any questions after the
5 NEODia BioDiamant............................................................... 57
purchase? To ensure optimal use of our products, we Light Curing Embedding systems
offer free on-site training. Final Liquid / Superfinish................................................ 57
Technovit 2000 LC....................................................................... 20
We are pleased to be the competent contact for you when Technovit 2021 LC FAST............................................................ 22 Adapter systems
it comes to questions of material testing! All-in-One Starter-Set................................................................... 23 FAS / FAS-M .................................................................................. 58
Technotray POWER...................................................................... 24 FIXLAM / FIXLAM-M.................................................................... 59
Technomat Pressure Pot............................................................ 25
Vacuum-Set Universal Impregnation Device........................ 25 Accessories grinding and polishing
Accessories for embedding....................................................... 25 Manual sample holders and inserts ....................................... 60
BOX LAM 300 storage box. ....................................................... 60
Hot embedding systems From practice
Technotherm 2000. ..................................................................... 26 Sample preparation............................................................... 61-63
Technotherm 3000. ..................................................................... 26
Technotherm 4000. ..................................................................... 27 Contact / Addresses.................................................................... 64

Impression systems. ................................................................... 28


Technovit 3040.............................................................................. 29
Technovit Provil Putty and Provil Putty soft. ......................... 30
Technovit Provil Light. ................................................................. 31
Technovit Provil BLACK.............................................................. 32
Technovit 2200 / 2210 / 2220.................................................. 34
Practice: Impression taking with Technovit 2220............... 35
Technovit POWER LED. .............................................................. 36
Making the invisible visible. Technovit Blue LED...................................................................... 36
Working with Technovit resins

Kulzer Materialography. Resistance of Technovit resins to common substances. .. 37


Application instructions....................................................... 38-39

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EMBEDDING
CORPORATE EMBEDDING

Kulzer Technovit®
Pioneer in sample preparation Resins that set standards in quality and processing

Essential aspects for the materialographic As far back as the early fifties, the idea was born to High-quality resins with reliable properties The resins from Kulzer meet the highest requirements.
transfer the expertise in resin technologies to the field of They are used as embedding resins for materialographic
examination are to make reliable statements and easy handling are the prerequisites for examinations or as aids in materialography and production
materials testing.
about the characteristics of the samples to precise material testing. Kulzer has been a processes. They thus occupy a permanent place in the
This was the birth of Kulzer Technik and “Technovit”
be examined. In 1953, Kulzer Technik introduced the fast-curing resin leader in the development and manufacture everyday life of modern laboratories and manufacturing
processes.
Perfectly prepared samples support the
Technovit – an important basic material for of resin products of the highest quality for
materialographic tests – to the market. In the course of the Technovit – the resin with many faces
analysis of cause and effect. many decades.
last almost 70 years, the product range of Technovit resins The umbrella brand "Technovit" stands for a wide range of
has been continuously expanded and adapted to changing resin products of different technologies. The focus is on the
You will find Kulzer Technik to be a reliable requirements. application for material testing.
partner in the field of materialography. In addition to the product range of Technovit resins, Kulzer Gap-free embedding, transparency, time-saving and easy
We offer you free, individual advice and Technik offers a complete program of grinding and handling, as well as a maximum of impression accuracy
polishing media as well as a matching equipment series and form stability are the outstanding features that are
work with you to develop preparation
for materialography. specifically required in "materialography." Kulzer Technik
methods for new tasks. Convince yourself meets these requirements with its complete product range.
Minimal preparation steps and perfect preparation
of the quality of our products in your The components are coordinated in such a way that from
In addition to classical materialographic applications, these
products can also be used for industrial manufacturing
laboratory. the cutting of the samples to the final polishing step,
processes, toolmaking, prototype construction (spouts,
efficient, time- and thus cost-saving preparation takes
fasteners) or in the restoration sector.
place – naturally at the highest quality level! Our goal is to
always offer you up-to-date and high-quality products and All Technovit products originate from our own research and
solutions for your individual working environment. development laboratories.
Customized solutions
In addition to our standard program, we are also happy to
provide you with our know-how for customized products.

KULZER Technik – reliable and up-to-date, quality at the highest level.

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Cold embedding resin Technovit® 4000 Technical specifications

The low-shrinkage Colour creamy white


Designated use embedding, low gap
Phthalate- FREE Components Powder / Syrup I + II
Mixing ratio [weight] 2:2:1
Processing width [min] 4
Opaque embedding resin – high hardness Highly developed resins for special tasks 3-component cold embedding resin Curing time at 22 °C [min] 16–20
Technovit 4000 is a fast-curing, cold-polymerizing, Peak temperature during 122
and perfect margin fit Technovit 5000 | Technovit 5071 | Technovit 7100 curing in the block [°C]
3-component resin based on modified polyester and
Technovit 4000 | Technovit 4002 IQ ultrafine inorganic filler in the form of powder, Syrup I and Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 135
Technovit 5000 is a 2-component, copper-based cold Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 80
embedding resin that enables embedding that is ideal for Syrup II.
Filled cold embedding resins offer extremely low shrink- Temperature resistance [°C] 130
age in addition to high hardness. This allows excellent SEM examinations.  for optimum edge protection and marginal sharpness Solubility insoluble
edge definition to be achieved. This makes it the optimal Technovit 5071 provides gentle removal of sensitive sam-
 also ideal for embedding samples with porous Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.565
embedding resin for all samples that need to be exam- ples and thus simplifies sample preparation, for example, surfaces, small gaps, blind holes or undercuts; vacuum Impact strength [KJ/m²] 1.5
ined in the edge region. A positive feature here is the for SEM examinations. impregnation is possible during the pot time Flexural strength [N/mm²] 50
opaque appearance. The focus is only on one layer so Properties and application Compressive strength [N/mm²] 280
Technovit 7100 allows thin sections down to 1 µm and
misinterpretations due to depth information are excluded.  very low polymerization shrinkage and optimum margin fit Linear shrinkage [%] 2.7
the preservation of structural details. The areas of ap-
 excellent flow behaviour Volume shrinkage [%] 6.2
plication of Technovit 7100 are, for example, embedding
We offer the perspective: transparent and cutting of resins, films, paper, textiles and organic
 very good adhesion to metal surfaces, therefore optimal Storage temperature [°C] 25
Shelf life [years] 3
embedding resins if visual inspection is fibres. edge protection and marginal sharpness
 excellent grinding and polishing properties Lin. TCE 37–62 x 10-6
required Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2000–2200
 Curing time of approx. 16–20 min

Technovit 4004 | Technovit 4006 | Technovit 4006 SE All-rounder for daily use  Mixing ratio is 1:2:2 by volume or 1:2:3 by weight
EN ISO 604: 2003

(Syrup II : Syrup I : Powder)


The transparent Technovit cold embedding resins are Technovit 4021 | Technovit 4071 Order no.: Technovit 4000
adapted to the requirements in modern laboratories. 64708458 Technovit 4000 combipack 1
Technovit 4021 has been developed as a universal em- 750 g powder / 500 ml Syrup I
They are used wherever a visual inspection of the sample bedding resin. Ideal for preparation for automated sample 250 ml Syrup II
through the embedding resin is necessary. preparation. The short curing time of five minutes is ideal 64708459 Technovit 4000 combipack 2
Transparent 2-component embedding resins based on for use in quality assurance. The black colour provides 1500 g powder / 1000 ml Syrup I /
MMA have a low boiling point, which leads to bubble high-contrast embedding. MMA and odour-free, reduced 500 ml Syrup II
formation during curing. The boiling point is increased pollutants. 66032003 Technovit 4000 powder 1500 g
by using the Technomat Pressure Pot. Thus, bubble-free, 64711227 Technovit 4000 powder 7500 g
Technovit 4071 provides the best grinding properties
highly transparent impressions are achieved. 66032002 Technovit 4000 Syrup I 1,000 ml
combined with easy processing. The semi-transparency
64711228 Technovit 4000 Syrup I 5,000 ml
and short curing time provide good orientation for routine 64712092 Technovit 4000 Syrup II 500 ml
Resins for porous materials examinations. 64711229 Technovit 4000 Syrup II 2500 ml
Technovit EPOX

The embedding resin for the highest demands and low


temperature load. Ideal for embedding porous and/or
temperature-sensitive workpieces. Porous corrosion layers
can be stabilized with vacuum support, as can electronic
components with fine holes and narrow gaps. With the
two hardener variants, even sensitive samples can be
embedded reliably and highly transparently with virtually
no heat input.

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 4000 (without sample)


25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ
15 g 25 g 40 g 60 g 20 g powder with 30 g liquid 40% 60%
6 g Syrup I 10 g Syrup I 16 g Syrup I 24 g Syrup I 20 g powder with 28 ml liquid
3 g Syrup II 5 g Syrup II 8 g Syrup II 12 g Syrup II first mix Syrup I and II
6 g powder 10 g powder 16 g powder 24 g powder
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements.

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Technovit® 4002 IQ Technical specifications Technovit® 4004 Technical specifications


Colour white Colour transparent
The gap-free Attention! The transparent
Designated use embedding, low gap Designated use embedding in the
Not available in
Components Powder / liquid pressure pot free of
Phthalate FREE all markets. DMPT FREE Phthalate FREE
bubbles
Mixing ratio [weight] 3:2
Processing width [min] 5 Components Powder / liquid
Curing time at 22 °C [min] 12–17 Mixing ratio [weight] 5:3
2-component resin specially designed for gap- and Transparent for routine embedding
Peak temperature during 99 °C Processing width [min] 2–3
shrink-free embedding The powder-liquid system is optimal for quick routine exami-
curing in the block [°C] Curing time at 22 °C [min] 9–12
The areas of application cover the entire range of materials nations that require visual inspection.
Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 85 Peak temperature during 110
with a wide variety of geometric shapes in which high qual- Properties and application
Temperature resistance [°C] 100 curing in the block [°C]
ity is required in terms of edge gap, grinding and polishing 2-component powder-liquid system
Solubility insoluble
 Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 103
behaviour.  fast curing time of 9–12 min Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 84
Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.63
Technovit 4002 IQ is based on a modified polyester consis- Water absorption [% by vol] 2.7
 easy application due to variable mixing ratio Temperature resistance [°C] 125
ting of a powder component and a liquid. The powder can be Volume shrinkage [%] 0.46 Solubility swellable only
easily wetted thus producing a very easy-flowing compound Refractive index M = 1.420 Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.14
with optimum form-filling capacity. Monomer / polymer -- Impact strength [KJ/m²] 6.4
Storage temperature [°C] Powder: 25 Flexural strength [N/mm²] 95
 Technovit 4002 IQ provides sufficient pot time, e.g. for
Liquid: 5–9 Compressive strength [N/mm²] 100–200
the infiltration of porous surfaces
 the embedding resin is ideal for fast, edge-sharp embed-
Shelf life Powder: 3 years Linear shrinkage [%] 2.25 / 2.08 / 1.80
Liquid: 5 months Volume shrinkage [%] 1:1 = 6.75
ding (vacuum assisted infiltrations are possible) 1.8:1 = 5.8
Properties and application Order no.: Technovit 4002 IQ 2.3:1 = 5.4
 gap-free embedding 66064414 Technovit 4002 IQ powder white 1300 g Refractive index M = 1.422
 no polymerization shrinkage 66064415 Technovit 4002 IQ powder white 13000 g Monomer / polymer P = 1.434
 excellent edge definition 66064412 Technovit 4002 IQ liquid 1000 ml Storage temperature [°C] 25
Shelf life [years] 3
 excellent grinding and polishing properties 66064413 Technovit 4002 IQ liquid 5000 ml
 easy handling
Lin. TCE 110 x 10-6
 particularly fine powder component – very good form-filling
Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2000–2300
EN ISO 604: 2003
behaviour
Order No.: Technovit 4004
64708471 Technovit 4004 powder 1000 g
64708472 Technovit 4004 powder 2 x 1000 g
64708473 Technovit 4004 powder 10000 g
64708474 Technovit 4004 liquid 500 ml
64708475 Technovit 4004 liquid 1000 ml
64708476 Technovit 4004 liquid 5000 ml

Quantities and mixing ratios Technovit 4002 IQ (without sample), example for 3:2 Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 4004 (without sample)
25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ 25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ
20 g 25 g 45 g 70 g 30 g powder with 20 g liquid approx. 60% approx. 40% 13 g 18 g 32 g 48 g 25 g powder with 15 g liquid approx. 62.5% approx. 37.5%
12 g powder 15 g powder 27 g powder 42 g powder 30 g powder with 19 ml liquid 8 g powder 11 g powder 20 powder 30 g powder 25 g powder with 16 ml liquid
8 g liq. 10 g liq. 18 g liq. 28 g liq. 5 g liq. 7 g liq. 12 g liq. 18 g liq.
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements. * Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements.

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Technovit® 4006 / 4006 SE Technical specifications Technovit® 4071 Technical specifications


Technovit 4006 Technovit 4006 SE Colour green-transparent
High Clear The universal
Colour highly transparent transparent Designated use embedding
DMPT FREE Phthalate FREE Designated use embedding in the embedding, DMPT FREE Phthalate FREE Components Powder / liquid
pressure pot free of bubble-free Mixing ratio [weight] 5:3
bubbles Processing width [min] 1–2
Components Powder / liquid Powder / liquid
Technovit 4006 Uncomplicated – Ideal for all routine embeddings Curing time at 22 °C [min] 5–7
Mixing ratio [weight] 5:3 5:3 The highly cross-linked Technovit 4071 provides the best Peak temperature during 108
The crystal-clear version for sensitive samples
Processing width [min] 4 4 grinding properties combined with easy processing. curing in the block [°C]
The highly transparent 2-component cold embedding resin
Curing time at 22 °C [min] 9–13 11–15 The semi-transparency allows good orientation and the short Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 155
allows a lower temperature load due to the longer curing
Peak temperature during 99 99 curing time makes it indispensable for routine embedding. Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 85
time. Thus target preparations are also possible on more curing in the block [°C]
Series of samples can be produced in a very short time. Temperature resistance [°C] 100
sensitive materials – easy and straightforward! Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 169 137 Solubility swellable only
Properties and application Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 82 87 Properties and application Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.19
 2-component powder-liquid system Temperature resistance [°C] 125 105  easy handling, best for routine work Impact strength KJ/m²] 6.1
 low viscosity
 easiest application due to variable mixing ratio Solubility swellable only swellable only Flexural strength [N/mm²] 94
 short curing time (5–7 min.)
 low-gap embedding due to integrated bonding agent and Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.14 1.14 Compressive strength [N/mm²] 100–200
Impact strength [KJ/m²] 5.8 4.2  very good grindability, mechanically workable
lower temperature load Water absorption [% by vol] 0.3
 good grinding and polishing properties Flexural strength [N/mm²] 105 120  fast routine embedding resin for the entire range of
Linear shrinkage [%] 1.93
 new initiator system – less irritating! Compressive strength [N/mm²] 120–140 120–150 materials Volume shrinkage [%] 5.8
 ideal for routine target preparations with lower temperature Water absorption [% by vol] 0.38 0.3 Refractive index M = 1.458
load Linear shrinkage [%] 2.25 / 2.08 / 1.80 1.8 Monomer / polymer --
Volume shrinkage [%] 1:1 = 6.75 5.4 Storage temperature: [°C] 25
1.8:1 = 5.8 Shelf life [years] 3
2.3:1 = 5.4 Lin. TCE 119 x 10-6
Refractive index M = 1.425 M = 1.439 Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2100–2500
Technovit 4006 SE Monomer / polymer P = 1.436 P = 1.441 EN ISO 604: 2003
For casting very thin layers Storage temperature [°C] 25 25
This variant provides almost all the positive features of Shelf life [years] 3 3 Order no.: Technovit 4071
Technovit 4006. Technovit 4006 SE is, moreover, suitable Lin. TCE 108 x 10-7 108 x 10-7 64708485 Technovit 4071 powder 1000 g
for casting very thin layers and provides the possibility of also Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2000–2300 2400–2500 64708486 Technovit 4071 powder 2 x 1000 g
transparently embedding of small samples with a low volume EN ISO 604: 2003
64708487 Technovit 4071 powder 10000 g
in a short time. 64708488 Technovit 4071 liquid 500 ml
Order no.: Technovit 4006 / 4006 SE
Properties and application 64708489 Technovit 4071 liquid 1000 ml
66020676 Technovit 4006 powder 1000 g
 excellent grinding and 66095639 Technovit 4071 liquid 5000 ml
66020679 Technovit 4006 powder 2 x 1000 g
polishing properties 66020677 Technovit 4006 powder 10000 g
 lower bubble formation also
66020680 Technovit 4006 liquid 500 ml
without using the Technomat 66020678 Technovit 4006 liquid 1000 ml
Pressure Pot 66020681 Technovit 4006 liquid 5000 ml
 also hardens in thin layers
66030969 Technovit 4006 SE Powder 1000 g
66030966 Technovit 4006 SE Powder 10000 g
66030968 Technovit 4006 SE Liquid 1000 ml
66030967 Technovit 4006 SE Liquid 5000 ml

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 4006/4006 SE (without sample) Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 4071 (without sample)
25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ 25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ
13 g 18 g 32 g 48 g 25 g powder with 15 g liquid 63% 37% 13 g 18 g 32 g 48 g 25 g powder with 15 g liquid approx. 63% approx. 37%
8 g powder 11 g powder 20 powder 30 g powder 25 g powder with 14 ml liquid 8 g powder 11 g powder 20 powder 30 g powder 25 g powder with 14 ml liquid
5 g liq. 7 g liq. 12 g liq. 18 g liq. 5 g liq. 7 g liq. 12 g liq. 18 g liq.
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements. * Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements.

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Technovit® 4021 Technical specifications Technovit 4021 – a must for


The odor-free Colour black
Designated use embedding, every lab. See for yourself!
odourless
DMPT FREE Phthalate FREE
Components Powder / liquid
Mixing ratio [weight] 5:3
Processing width [min] 2
Pollutant-reduced The Technovit 4021 powder-liquid system is
The Technovit 4021 powder-liquid system is absolutely Curing time at 22 °C [min] 5–6
odourless thanks to the absence of MMA, contains NO tet- Peak temperature during 99 absolutely odourless thanks to the absence of
curing in the block [°C]
rahydrofurfuryl methacrylate, styrene or similar and therefore
Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 83 MMA, contains NO tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate,
contains no teratogenic ingredients. In the selection of the
other components, too, emphasis was placed on ingredients
Temperature resistance [°C] 100 styrene or similar and therefore contains no
Solubility swellable only
with a low level of harmful substances.
Storage temperature [°C] 25 teratogenic ingredients.
Technovit 4021 thus fulfils all the relevant requirements of a Shelf life [years] 3
modern embedding resin. Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 1600–1800
EN ISO 604: 2003
A must for every laboratory
Technovit 4021 is a fast product and works very efficiently Order no.: Technovit 4021
due to its short polymerization time of 5 minutes. Even fine
66094510 Technovit 4021 powder 1000 g
sample geometries are well filled due to the low viscosity.
66094511 Technovit 4021 powder 10000 g
Properties and application 66094508 Technovit 4021 liquid 500 ml
 pollutant-reduced
66094509 Technovit 4021 liquid 5000 ml
 odourless

 quick and uncomplicated

 bubble-free

 cost-effective

MMA/THFMA-free ODOUR-FREE UNIVERSAL

Moderate polymerization temperatures and low gap formation enable a


wide range of preparation possibilities.
Applicable to a wide range of material samples.

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 4021 (without sample)


25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ
13 g 18 g 32 g 48 g 25 g powder with 15 g liquid 63% 37%
8 g powder 11 g powder 20 powder 30 g powder 25 g powder with 14 ml liquid
5 g liq. 7 g liq. 12 g liq. 18 g liq.
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements.

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Technovit® 5000 Technical specifications Technovit® 5071 Technical specifications

The conductive Colour copper-brown


The dissolvable Colour green-transparent
Designated use embedding, Designated use embedding
conductive Components Powder / liquid
DMPT FREE Phthalate FREE
Components Powder / liquid Mixing ratio [weight] 5:3
Mixing ratio 20 g pdr. : 13 ml liq. Processing width [min] 2
For SEM examinations Processing width [min] 1 For samples that have to be removed again Curing time at 22 °C [min] 8–10
This 2-component, copper-based cold embedding resin ena- Curing time at 22 °C [min] 7–12 Technovit 5071 provides the easiest application with very Peak temperature during 112
bles conductive embeddings that are ideal for SEM examina- Peak temperature during 125 good mechanical machinability. It is very well suited for the curing in the block [°C]
curing in the block [°C] Ball indentation hardness 144
tions. Technovit 5000 is also a good basis for the electrolytic embedding of samples that subsequently have to be re-
Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 160 [N/mm²]
preparation of metallographic samples. Technovit 5000 is moved in order to examine them under a scanning electron
Temperature resistance [°C] 100 Solubility in acetone
flowable for approx. 1 min. (by lightly tapping on the form) microscope, for example, or to prepare them electrolytically.
Solubility swellable only Density = spec.. weight [g/cm³] 1.19
and hardens within 7 minutes. Due to its good mechanical properties, Technovit 5071 is
Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 2.85 Impact strength [KJ/m²] 6.3 N/mm2
Properties and application very suitable as an adhesive that may have to be removed
Impact strength KJ/m²] 5.0 N/mm2 Flexural strength [N/mm²] 93
conductive again.

Flexural strength [N/mm²] 85 Compressive strength [N/mm²] 100
 electrolytic sample preparation Compressive strength [N/mm²] 280 Technovit 5071 enables tje gentle removal of sensitive sam- Water absorption [% by vol] ca. 2
Water absorption [% by vol] 0.47 ples and thus all-round visibility during SEM examination. Linear shrinkage [%] 2.3
Linear shrinkage [%] 2.3 Properties and application Volume shrinkage [%] 7
Volume shrinkage [%] 7.1  chemically soluble
Storage temperature: [°C] 25
Refractive index M = 1.420 Shelf life [years] 3 Pdr. / 2 liq.
(with acetone, dichloromethane or similar)
Monomer / polymer P = 1.434 Lin. TCE 141 x 10-6
 can be thermally softened
Storage temperature: [°C] 25 Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2000–3000
(becomes soft from 150 °C, 30 min
Shelf life [years] 3 EN ISO 604: 2003
holding time)
 easiest application
Order no.: Technovit 5000 Order no.: Technovit 5071
64708494 Technovit 5000 powder 1000 g (variable mixing ratio 1:1 to 3:1) 64708865 Technovit 5071 powder 1000 g
 good adhesion properties
64708495 Technovit 5000 liquid 500 ml 66022678 Technovit Universal Liquid 500 ml

Gap-freeembeddings
Gap-free embeddingsfor
forSEM
SEM exami- Technovit 5071 – gentle removal
nations in combination
examinations with Technovit
in combination with of sensitive samples.
Technovit
EPOX. EPOX.

Thermally separable: If the samples are heat resistant, Technovit Chemically separable: Dissolution rate for a sample block
5071 can be softened by heating the sample block to 150 °C. The (approx. 27 g resin) in 100 ml acetone at room temperature
sample block can also be heated to 150 °C. Simple geometric ca 11 h, at 50 °C approx. 4 h.
shapes can thus be removed again without much effort.

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 5000 (without sample) Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 5071 (without sample)
Mixing ratios PDR LIQ 25 mm* 30 mm* 40 mm* 50 mm* Mixing ratios PDR LIQ
25 g powder with 15 g liquid 63% 37% 13 g 18 g 32 g 48 g 25 g powder with 15 g liquid approx. 63% approx. 37%
25 g powder with 14 ml liquid 8 g powder 11 g powder 20 powder 30 g powder 25 g powder with 16 ml liquid
5 g liq. 7 g liq. 12 g liq. 18 g liq.
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied
slightly depending on the application requirements. * Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned are basic values and can be varied slightly depending on the application requirements.

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Technovit® EPOX Technical specifications


Colour highly transparent
Resin for porous materials
Designated use embedding of porous materials
Components Resin / hardener Resin / hardener
regular fast
Mixing ratio 2:1 2:1
Technovit EPOX – an epoxy resin system A precise mixing ratio must be maintained for optimum re- Properties and application by weight by weight
Technovit EPOX is an epoxy resin system consisting of a sults. The Technovit EPOX components are used in the ratio  Application under vacuum possible Processing width [min] ca. 1 h ca. 1 h
resin component Technovit Epox Resin and optionally with of 2 parts by weight of resin to 1 part by weight of hardener  high transparency, good adhesion to the workpieces Curing time at 22 °C [min] 18 h 10 h
a fast hardener: Technovit Epox Hardener fast, or a slow mixed and poured.  UV colour stable Peak temperature during 65 144
 variable curing times, can be influenced individually
curing in the block [°C]
hardener: Technovit Epox Hardener regular. The choice of Curing takes place in approx. 10 or 18 hours depending on
 gap-free
Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 78 79
hardener can influence the curing time, pot life and above all the hardener component used and the embedding resin Density = spec. weight 1.13 1.13
the temperature load. The pot life of approx. 1 hour favours, volume. To influence the curing times, it is possible to cure By using Hardener fast, the curing time is almost cut in half. [g/cm³]
for example, the infiltration of porous materials – especially the samples in a heating cabinet or in a refrigerator. By increasing the starting temperature, the curing time is Water absorption [% by vol] 0.6 --
under a vacuum. significantly reduced and the practice-relevant final hardness Linear shrinkage [%] 0.90 0.80
is increased. Volume shrinkage [%] 1.3 1.1
Refractive index M = 1.5539 --
Monomer / polymer P = 1.59 --
Storage temperature [°C] 25 --
Shelf life [years] 2 2

Order no.: Technovit EPOX


66040437 Technovit Epox Resin 1000 g
66087207 Technovit Epox Resin 5000 g
66040439 Technovit Epox Hardener fast 500 g
66087208 Technovit Epox Hardener fast 5000 g
66040438 Technovit Epox Hardener regular 500 g
66087209 Technovit Epox Hardener regular 5000 g
Gap-free EPOX
Technovit embeddings for SEM exami-
– for transparent
nations in combination
embedding with Technovit
without a temperature
load.
EPOX.

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit EPOX (without sample) Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] Technovit EPOX
Embedding Quantity without sample Ambient tem- Max. curing Time to max. Time to end mea- Product Curing at EPOX EPOX
form perature temperature temperature surable temp. Regular Fast
Technovit EPOX Resin & Technovit EPOX Hardener regular Shore D (20 h) Room temperature 71 73
25 mm* 12 g (8 g resin / 4 g hardener) 20 °C 30 °C 120 min ca. 18 h Shore D (2 d) Room temperature 78 79
30 mm* 18 g (12 g resin / 6 g hardener) 20 °C 35 °C 110 min ca. 18 h Shore D (7 d) Room temperature 79 80
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 20 °C 45 °C 105 min ca. 18 h Shore D (14 d) Room temperature 80 81
50 mm* 45 g (30 g resin / 15 g hardener) 20 °C 65 °C 100 min ca. 18 h Shore D (21 d) Room temperature 80 81
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 23 °C 48 °C 105 min ca. 18 h Shore D (20 h) 50 °C 79 80
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 50 °C 100 °C 40 min ca. 3 h Mixing ratio: 100 g resin / 50 g hardener
Technovit EPOX Resin & Technovit EPOX Hardener fast
25 mm* 12 g (8 g resin / 4 g hardener) 20 °C 37 °C 90 min ca. 10 h
30 mm* 18 g (12 g resin / 6 g hardener) 20 °C 57 °C 80 min ca. 10 h
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 20 °C 110 °C 70 min ca. 10 h
50 mm* 45 g (30 g resin / 15 g hardener) 20 °C 144 °C 60 min ca. 10 h
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 23 °C 120 °C 60 min ca. 9 h
40 mm* 30 g (20 g resin / 10 g hardener) 50 °C 140 °C 40 min ca. 2 h
* Kulzer embedding forms. The mixing ratios mentioned must be adhered to exactly and are a prerequisite for this product for flawless curing.

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EMBEDDING COLD EMBEDDING RESINS EMBEDDING

Technovit® 7100 Technical specifications Overview of Technovit® embedding systems


The cuttable Colour yellowish
transparent
Designated use Microsections for
electron microscopy
Components Basic solution /
Hardener 2
Processing width [min] 5–7 Product System Application Colour Pot time Curing time / Hardness / Vacuum
temperature Shore D Pressure
Curing time at 22 °C [min] 60–75
Peak temperature during 38 Form S Technovit 2000 LC 1 component bubble-free, low transparent unlimited 20 min / 78 vacuum possible
curing in the block [°C] 38 Form Q
Light curing temperature development 95 °C pressure not possible
Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.07
Flexural strength [N/mm²] 50–60 Technovit 2000 LC FAST 1 component bubble-free fast transparent unlimited 5 min / 79 vacuum possible
Compressive strength [N/mm²] 90 Light curing 105 °C pressure not possible
Sections of embedded materials
Water absorption [% by vol] 0.33 Technovit 4000 3 component high edge definition creamy white 4 16–20 min / 80 vacuum possible
Whenever samples need to be embedded for cutting,
Linear shrinkage [%] 2.8 Self-curing Margin examinations 122 °C pressure possible
Technovit 7100 is THE material of choice. Originally
Volume shrinkage [%] 8.4
developed for histology, Technovit 7100 has also proven Technovit 4002 2 component high edge definition white and 5 12–17 min / 85 vacuum possible
Storage temperature: [°C] 25
its worth in industry for many years due to its universal Self-curing green 99 °C pressure possible
Shelf life [years] 3
application possibilities.
Technovit 4004 2 component Target preparation transparent 3 9–12 min / 84 Vacuum not possible
Order no.: Technovit 7100 Self-curing 110 °C Pressure necessary
64709003 Technovit 7100 combipack
500 ml liquid / 40 g Hardener II / Technovit 4006 2 component Target preparation transparent 4 9–13 min / 82 Vacuum not possible
5 x 1 g Hardener I Self-curing colourless 99 °C Pressure necessary
64708955 PE embedding form 25 mm 3 pcs. Technovit 4006 SE 2 component Target preparation transparent 4 11–15 min / 87 Vacuum not possible
66009903 "cradles" 3 pcs. Self-curing colourless 99 °C Pressure necessary

Technovit 4021 2 component Routine embedding, black 2 5–6 min / 82 Vacuum not possible
Properties and application Self-curing odourless 99 °C Pressure possible
 embedding and production of sections and thin sections

 embedding of complex-shaped, fine plastic parts Technovit 4071 2 component Routine embedding green- 2 5–7 min / 85 Vacuum not possible
 3-component embedding resin based on HEMA
Self-curing transparent 108 °C Pressure necessary
 optimal infiltration and thus stabilization of fragile
Technovit 5000 2 component conductive copper-brown 1 7–12 min / 85 Vacuum not possible
materials Self-curing SEM examinations 125 °C Pressure necessary
 ensures optimal infiltration of porous materials
Technovit 5071 2 component separable for SEM examina- green- 2 8–10 min / 84 Vacuum not possible
 no temperature load
Self-curing tions transparent 112 °C Pressure necessary
 the pointed shape distributes the cutting forces evenly and

thus protects the blade and sample Technovit Epox fast 2 component porous materials, workpieces transparent 20 10 h / 79 Vacuum possible,
Technovit 7100 – ideal for microtomy. Self-curing with low hardness 57 °C Pressure possible

Technovit Epox regular 2 component porous materials, materials transparent 20 18 h / 78 Vacuum possible,
Self-curing with low hardness 35 °C Pressure possible
Thin sections down to 1 µm Technovit 7100 3 component for microtome sections transparent 7 75 min / -- --
This unique, easy-to-use 3-component HEMA-based resin Self-curing 38 °C
allows thin sections down to 1 µm. This property makes
Technotherm 2000 1 component low shrinkage creamy white -- 10–15 min / 90 --
Technovit 7100 an indispensable embedding resin for
fusing fibre-reinforced 160–180 °C
difficult resin samples, textiles, paper, fibres, polymer
materials and their combinations. Technotherm 3000 1 component conductive black -- 10–15 min / 89 --
fusing SEM examinations 160–180 °C
Infiltration – preservation of structural details
In addition to the optimum infiltration and good cutting Technotherm 4000 1 component Target preparation, transparent -- 10–15 min / -- --
properties, the high tolerance to most polymer materials is fusing colourless 90–180 °C
particularly noteworthy.
 Smooth plastic samples can be embedded directly,
while porous materials (sponges, textile samples, etc.)
are infiltrated for stabilization
 Paper is impregnated with the very low-viscosity Technovit
Embedding forms and "cradle" use
7100 embedding solution within a very short time, so that
Polyethylene embedding form, 25 mm diameter, and All Technovit resins are resistant to the most
matching "cradle" insert (makes it possible to reduce the
additional infiltration is generally unnecessary.
cutting resistance and thus simplify cutting).
common etching agents used in metallography.
See table on page 37.

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EMBEDDING LIGHT-CURING EMBEDDING RESINS LIGHT-CURING EMBEDDING RESINS EMBEDDING

Technovit® 2000 LC Technical specifications

For delicate, temperature-sensitive samples Colour transparent


Designated use embedding
bubble-free
Components Liquid
Processing width [min] unrestricted
Curing time at 22 °C [min] 2 x 10
Technovit 2000 LC is an easy to use,
Peak temperature during 20 g = 95
1-component resin. curing in the block [°C]
The polymerization is carried out under Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 78
Temperature resistance [°C] max. 80
blue light in the Technotray POWER light Solubility insoluble
polymerization unit. The system is used for Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.19
the preparation of delicate, temperature- Linear shrinkage [%] 2.2
Volume shrinkage [%] 6.5
sensitive materials and micro parts. Refractive index M = 1.4828
Monomer / polymer P = 1.5270
Storage temperature: [°C] 25
Shelf life [years] 3
Lin. TCE 65–95 [ppm]

Technovit® 2000 LC – Liquid Technovit® 2000 – Inside Cure Technovit 2000 LC Fixing Paste Modulus of elasticity [MPa]
EN ISO 604: 2003
approx. 2000–3000
The light-curing Technovit 2000 LC Fixing Paste is used
The light curing Brings "light into the darkness”
for positioning the samples in the embedding form. It can be
Order no.: Technovit 2000 LC
Light-curing, 1-component embedding resin Special additive for shaded areas modelled like modelling clay and ground and polished after
The liquid enables highly transparent embeddings. The Technovit 2000 Inside Cure is a special additive that 64708496 Technovit 2000 LC Liquid 1000 ml
hardening. Due to its high hardness, the fixing paste is also
polymerization (Time: 2x 10 min) takes place in semi- enables the polymerization of Technovit 2000 LC in shadow 66053974 Technovit 2000 Inside Cure 40 ml
ideally suited as edge protection.
64712762 Technovit 2000 LC Cover Varnish 100 ml
transparent PE embedding forms in the Technotray POWER areas or on the inside of the sample (porous materials, inner
Perfect positioning aid also for all other embedding systems 66005103 Technovit 2000 LC Fixing Paste 4g
light polymerization unit at max. 90 °C. areas of pipe sections, etc.).
with the aid of the Technovit Blue LED.
By working in several layers or using a special irradiation Properties and application
Technovit 2000 LC Covering Varnish
programme, the polymerization temperature can be lowered  much wider range of applications, as it is suitable for all
The Technovit 2000 LC Covering Varnish is used to prevent
even further (to approx. 50 °C). The material reaches its final sample types
a dispersion layer on the reverse side of the sample so
hardness after cooling to room temperature after which the  for infiltration of porous samples
that a crystal-clear, hard and dry surface is created after
sample can be mechanically processed.  same application as a standard product – no change to
polymerization has completed. It is applied to the sample in
Properties and application work processes, documentation, etc.
a layer a few millimetres thick after half the polymerization
 flawless mixing
 complete consumption – no mixing residues time. Sample markings can also be securely affixed in this
 add the complete bottle of Inside Cure to the
 variable pot time, as polymerization is only initiated by way.
using blue light bottle of Technovit 2000 LC Liquid, shake – ready; all
 low polymerization temperature of approx. 90 °C
application parameters remain unchanged
 approx. 50 °C also achievable with the irradiation

programme
 alcohol and acid resistant

 SEM-ready Technovit 2000 LC is ideal for target preparations


 no bubble formation – highly transparent in microelectronics and the embedding of polymer
 non-dangerous goods
materials. Curing with the Technotray POWER light
polymerization unit

Temperature max. 60 °C
Lamp on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on
 4 min 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 sec 20 min -- -- -- --

Temperature max. 50 °C
Lamp on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on
1 2 3 4  2 min 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 30 sec 10 min 2 min 10 min 20 min

1 – Put Technovit fixing paste onto the bottom of the embedding form. Irradiation program: 3 lamps below, 1 lamp above, 40 mm embedding form (full)
2 and 3 – Sample positioning
4 – Cure the fixing paste with the Technovit Blue LED; embed the sample as usual

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EMBEDDING LIGHT-CURING EMBEDDING RESINS LIGHT-CURING EMBEDDING RESINS EMBEDDING

Technovit® 2021 LC FAST Technical specifications Variable light sources


Colour transparent Perfect adaptation of the polymerization properties
For delicate, temperature-sensitive samples
Designated use embedding
bubble-free to the requirements of the sample
MMA FREE THFMA FREE
Components Liquid
Processing width [min] unrestricted
Light-curing, 1-component embedding resin Curing time at 22° [min] 2 (settings The new generation of light-curing products Technovit 2000 Standard light tubes:
Technotray POWER
Technovit 2021 LC FAST is an odourless, light-curing, LC and Technovit 2021 LC FAST feature multifunctional Technovit 2000 LC: long curing time, temperature-time
5 min)
1-component resin for transparent mountings based on initiators that allow them to react to a wide range of light program possible, low temperature.
Peak temperature during 20 g = 116
high-molecular special monomers. curing in the block [°C] wavelengths. Combo light tubes:
Technovit 2021 LC FAST is for fast, crystal-clear Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] 79 Together with the variable, cost-effective Technotray POWER Technovit 2021 LC FAST: fast polymerization in 5 minutes
embeddings of a wide range of materials. Temperature resistance [°C] max. 80 light unit, this results in a highly versatile "light polymeriza- (incl. cooling time in the unit). Dry surfaces.
Technovit 2021 LC FAST liquid is light-curing and is cured Solubility insoluble tion concept” that is very easy to adapt to the objective of
in the Kulzer Technotray POWER light polymerization unit. Density = spec.. weight [g/cm³] 1.19 sample preparation.
The product is very easy to use and can be processed Linear shrinkage [%] 2.2
without losses so that perfect embeddings can be achieved Volume shrinkage [%] 6.5
after a short application time. Refractive index M = 1.4828
Monomer / polymer P = 1.5270
The low viscosity of Technovit 2021 LC FAST and the Storage temperature: [°C] 25
associated form-filling capacity enable sample stabilization Shelf life [years] 3
over the entire cross-section. Technovit 2021 LC FAST Lin. TCE 65–95 [ppm] Examples for combination blue light/LED
cures crystal-clear and bubble-free in less than 5 minutes in Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2400–2700 Loading Polymerization time Embedding resin Form PE   Temperature in °C
the Technotray POWER. EN ISO 604: 2003 Technotray (min) after the end of the
Power irradiation time
Application
Order no.: Technovit 2021 LC FAST
 position the sample on the bottom of the Kulzer
66094513 Technovit 2021 LC FAST 1000 ml
embedding form 3x UV LEDs above 2x 10 Technovit 40 mm 77 °C after
 optionally secure it with Technovit 2000 LC
66005103 Technovit 2000 LC Fixing Paste 4g 1x UV LED below (middle) 2000 LC 2x 10 minutes
fixing paste 2x blue light lamp below (left/right)
 put the cylinder of the embedding
3x UV LEDs above 2x 10 Technovit 30 mm 77 °C after
form on the bottom 1x UV LED below (middle) 2000 LC 2x 10 minutes
 fill the form with Technovit 2021
2x blue light lamp below (left/right)
LC FAST
 vacuum infiltrate if necessary 3x UV LEDs above 1x 5 Technovit 40 mm 107.3 °C after
 cure for 5 minutes in the
1x UV LED below (middle) 2021 LC FAST 2x 5 minutes
2x blue light lamp below (left/right)
Technotray POWER Technovit 2021 LC FAST –
 remove from the form
easy application, crystal-clear results. 3x UV LEDs above 1x 5 Technovit 30 mm 104.8 °C after
1x UV LED below (middle) 2021 LC FAST 2x 5 minutes
2x blue light lamp below (left/right)

All-in-one starter set for light-curing embedding

Technovit 2000 LC or
Technovit 2021 LC FAST
Technotray POWER unit
incl. consumables and accessories

Crystal-clear and bubble-free Perfect result made quickly.


samples.

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EMBEDDING ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES EMBEDDING

Technotray® POWER Technomat® Pressure Pot Accessories, embedding


High power and spacious sample chamber, With high pressure for a bubble-free sample The little helpers
cost-effective

The Technotray POWER is a variable Our paper cup has an extra-wide


bottom. Due to the large surface
polymerization unit especially designed area, stirred-in bubbles can rise
much better. In this way, the
for the polymerization of light-curing embedding quality is improved
once again
Kulzer resins (Technovit 2000 LC, Tech-
novit 2021 LC FAST).

Technical specifications Technomat – perfect for fast-curing resins Spoon, spatula, mixing cup
The Technomat is a space-saving, compact pressure device. Aids for the removal and mixing of all powder-liquid systems.
Supply voltage 230 volt, 50 Hz The pressurization is 2.0 bar. Polymerization in the Techno- Embedding forms
Power max. approx. 60 Watt mat creates bubble-free and thus higher-quality samples. Polyethylene forms for embedding materialographic
Light 6 lamps each 9 watts
This device a must-have, especially for embedding with the samples. The smooth surfaces and high strength ensure
Lamp type Fluorescent tubes / LED strip
clear, fast-curing Technovit varieties 4004 and 4006. easy release and long service life. The standardised sizes
Timer with 3 time settings 5 min, 10 min
and continuous operation. Continu- of 15, 25, 30, 40 and 50 mm enable efficient further
ous operation switches off after 30 Technical specifications processing of the samples in automatic or manual grinding
min and polishing machines.
Pressurization 2.0 bar
automatically.
Safety valve 2.8–3.3 bar Cover LAM
Interior dimensions W x D x H: 170 x 160 x 120 mm
Pressure connection 3–10 bar Protective film for covering prepared samples. The Cover
Auto-start when pushing in the drawer
Dimensions L x W x H: 340 x 340 x 255 mm LAM protects against contamination and tarnishing.
Interior high-quality aluminium reflectors
Weight approx. 4 kg
Service life of the lamps ca. 1,000 hours of operation or Embedding aids
ca. 20,000 switching operations The polystyrene embedding aids provide a simple and cost-
Order no.: Technomat Pressure Pot
The Technotray Power provides a homogeneously Housing colour white/grey effective way to align and position the materials of a variety
Dimensions of housing L x W x H: 270 x 240 x 170 mm 66081898 Technomat Pressure Pot 1 pc.
illuminated sample chamber with space for up to of different forms precisely.
Weight approx. 3 kg Bar widths of 1, 2 and 3 mm allow for a wide range of
9 samples, auto-start and timer.
Order no.: Technotray POWER
Vacuum Set impregnation device application, e.g. for sheet metal cuttings, printed circuit
Handy device for embedding or superficial boards, securing irregularly shaped parts
66060914 Technotray POWER 230 V unit, 1 pc.
Technotray POWER – Light polymerization unit (especially for longitudinal cutting).
6 fluorescent tubes, power cable impregnation of porous samples
Equipped with high-quality aluminium reflectors and internal 66066474 Glass pane for Technotray POWER 1 pc.
dimensions of: W x D x H: 170 x 160 x 120 mm, the unit has 66015894 Lamp, 9 watts for Technotray POWER 1 pc.
a spacious and homogeneously illuminated polymerization 66096373 LED strip for Technotray POWER 1 pc. Order no.: Accessories, embedding
chamber that can accommodate up to 9 embedding forms
66021107 Dosing spoon for powder components 2 pcs.
(embedding form Ø 30 mm).
66021102 Mixing cup (rim-full volume = 200 ml) 10 pcs.
Light output 66021106 Wooden spatula 10 pcs.
The arrangement of the light sources guarantees reliable 66044445 Wooden spatula 100 pcs.
polymerization with light-curing Technovit resins. 66064604 Cover LAM protective film 100 pcs.
With a maximum of 6 blue light lamps or LED strips of 9 64713126 PE embedding form Ø 15 mm, H 23 mm 3 pcs.
watts each, the Technotray POWER is a powerful light po- 64708955 PE embedding form Ø 25 mm, H 23 mm 3 pcs.
lymerization unit that ensures fast, intensive and homogene- 64708956 PE embedding form Ø 30 mm, H 23 mm 3 pcs.
ous polymerization. 64708957 PE embedding form Ø 40 mm, H 23 mm 3 pcs.
polymerization temperature 64713127 PE embedding form Ø 50 mm, H 23 mm 3 pcs.
 Ø 40 mm form fully poured without sample:
66095878 PE embedding form approx. 98 x 48 x 22 mm 1 pcs.
Order no.: Vacuum Set
66015844 Silicone embedding form 100 x 50 x 22 mm 1 pcs.
max. 120 °C 66076025 Vacuum Set Universal impregnator (100 mm pot) 1 pcs.
 Ø 40 mm form cast in layers (2 mm):
64708952 Embedding aid narrow, 1 mm 1 pcs.
66080208 Vacuum Set Universal impregnator (140 mm pot) 1 pcs.
64708953 Embedding aid medium, 2 mm 1 pcs.
Irradiation 5 min: 70–90 °C
Six LED strips / fluorescent tubes ensure homogeneous illumination of 64708954 Embedding aid wide, 3 mm 1 pcs.
the sample compartment.
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EMBEDDING HOT EMBEDDING RESINS HOT EMBEDDING RESINS EMBEDDING
EMBEDDING

Technotherm® Technotherm for the production of


Hot embedding press Practical tip: metallographic samples according to a
Hot embedding resins –
PRESSLAM 1.1 To prevent hot embedding resin from adhering to
simply reliable standardized procedure.
Our matching equipment program the punch of the press, brush the press cylinder
at: kulzer-technik.de/geraete with Solilub. Can be used for all materials that are
not sensitive to pressure or heat.

Technotherm® hot embedding resins


are not hazardous substances; there
is no danger during application,
processing, storage and transport.

Technotherm® 2000 Technotherm® 3000 Technotherm® 4000


Universal, glass-fibre-filled hot embedding resin Conductive hot embedding resin Transparent, fast melting, hot embedding resin
Technotherm 2000 is a glass-fibre-filled hot embedding Technotherm 3000 is based on a graphite filler and thus Technotherm 4000 is a highly transparent, hot embedding
resin with optimum form filling behaviour and minimal gap guarantees optimum conductivity with very low shrinkage. resin. The very fine powder ensures rapid melting, which
formation. Technotherm 2000 has excellent edge definition. Technotherm 3000 is the conductive material of the gives Technotherm 4000 excellent flowability. Technotherm
This is necessary if the edges or layers of a sample must be Technotherm line. Technotherm 3000 is used wherever 4000 enables highly transparent embeddings that ensure
examined. The white-grey colour provides optimal contrast high conductivity is required (e.g. in scanning electron an optimal view of the sample. This is an important criterion
to most sample surfaces. microscopes) for target preparation for achieving an optimum preparation
Colour: cream-white When testing in the SEM, Technotherm 3000 virtually result.
eliminates voltage losses (less than 0.5%). Colour: transparent
Technotherm 3000 is also the ideal embedding resin for
electrolytic polishing.
Colour: black

Curing takes place at: Curing takes place at: Curing takes place at:
Temperature 160–180 °C Temperature 160–180 °C Temperature 90–180 °C Special program for sensitive samples
Pressure 80–90 bar Pressure 80–90 bar Pressure 50–60 bar – transparent embedding at moderate
Time 10–15 min. Time 10–15 min. Time 10–15 min. temperatures:
Order no.: Technotherm 2000 Order no.: Technotherm 3000 Order no.: Technotherm 4000
kulzer-technik.de/TT4000_embed-
66003628 Technotherm 2000 1000 g 66003630 Technotherm 3000 1000 g 66009411 Technotherm 4000 1300 g
ding_parameters
66003629 Technotherm 2000 10000 g 66003631 Technotherm 3000 10000 g 66040390 Technotherm 4000 10000 g

Order no.: Solilub


66068886 Solilub powder 50 g

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IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING
TAKING INDIRECT surface inspection IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING TAKING

Precision impressions Technovit® 3040 Technical specifications

Each impression like the original For dimensionally stable impressions Colour yellow or black
Designated use Impressions for
surface inspection
Components Powder / liquid
Mixing ratio 2:1
Analysis of Processing width [min] 2
scratch marks Curing time at 22 °C [min] 9–12
on a key
Precision impressions are used in the
Peak temperature during 110
most diverse areas and application curing in the block [°C] 30 g = 101
situations. Ball indentation hardness [N/mm²] 110 MPa
The designated purpose is to make Hardness (Shore D) [MPa] --
Temperature resistance [°C] 130
impressions, the reproduction of which Solubility swellable only
calls for a high degree of precision. Density = spec. weight [g/cm³] 1.18
Impact strength KJ/m²] 7.1
Flexural strength [N/mm²] 96
the 200x Application The flexibility in mixing the components ensures both the Compressive strength [N/mm²] 110
magnification
Surface impressions are important methods for pouring of a form and the impression in hard-to-reach Water absorption [% by vol] 0.43
documenting roughness, cracks or geometries with places, verticals as well as working overhead. Linear shrinkage [%] 1.9
high precision. To obtain a high-quality result, tools The 2-component resin consists of a powder and a liquid Volume shrinkage[%] 5.7
are necessary that can be used with high precision to component. Depending on the requirements, the material Refractive index M = 1.419
reproduce the surface to be evaluated. Monomer / polymer --
can be mixed in a ratio of 1:1 to 3:1 (powder/liquid).
Depending on the requirement or working method, the Storage temperature: [°C] 25
The standard mixing ratio of 2:1 can be poured for approx.
2-component resin Technovit 3040, Technovit Provil Shelf life [years] 3
2 minutes and then is malleable for approx. 30 seconds.
silicones, or light-curing resins of the Technovit 2200 Lin. TCE 110 x 10-6
The curing time is 9–12 minutes from the start of mixing.
series are used. Modulus of elasticity [MPa] 2000–2300
Properties and application EN ISO 604: 2003
a 200x
magnification of
Prepared for all problems  Impression accuracy 1 μm
 if the sample is too large or heavy for laboratory Order no.: Technovit 3040
the impression  dimensionally stable and easily removable
with Technovit examination 64708806 Technovit 3040 powder yellow 1000 g
 variable mixing ratio possible
Provil  if the sample has to be examined non-destructively
 Stabilization for mechanical processing 64708807 Technovit 3040 powder yellow 2 x 1000 g
 if the point to be examined is difficult for measuring
 Impressions can be evaluated with probes or non-contact 64708808 Technovit 3040 powder yellow 10000 g
instruments to access measuring methods 64708813 Technovit 3040 Powder black 1000 g
 for documentation of wear
64708814 Technovit 3040 Powder black 2 x 1000 g
 for measuring initial samples and prototypes From practice 64708815 Technovit 3040 Powder black 10000 g
 to ensure dimensional accuracy, keep the impression
 for the documentation of crack propagation 66022678 Technovit Universal Liquid 500 ml
surfaces as small as possible (for larger volumes, work in 66022679 Technovit Universal Liquid 5000 ml
Properties and application multiple layers)
Detection of  Wear measurements
 the modelling of a handle facilitates the removal of the
microcracks
 ambulatory metallography
during ambula- impression from the original
tory micrography  Impression taking for restorations and mineralogy
 Impressions should have a minimum thickness of
 Reconstruction in case of damage
5 mm in order to avoid slight distortion during removal.
 Forensic investigations
 Impressions of undercuts cannot be taken!
 Optimization of process technologies
 To take impressions on verticals or overhead, we

recommended pouring Technovit 3040 on a PE film


and pressing it on the surface to be cast. Technovit 3040: The
classic for indirect surface
inspection.

Quantities and mixing ratios of Technovit 3040 (without sample)


Area Quantity Powder Liquid Comment
10 x 10 cm = 100 cm2 60 g 38 g 22 g For one square centimetre
5 x 10 cm = 50 cm2 30 g 19 g 11 g approx. 0.6 g of material is required
8 x 5 cm = 40 cm2 24 g 15 g 9g

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IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING
TAKING IMPRESSION SILICONES IMPRESSION SILICONES IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING TAKING

Technovit® Provil® Putty Technical specifications Technovit® Provil® Light Technical specifications

and Putty Soft Dosing


Putty
1:1
Putty Soft
1:1
Self-mixing 2-component silicone Dosage (automatic in
the mixing cannula)
1:1

The malleable Mixing time 45 s 45 s Mixing time non - selfmixing


Total processing time 2 min 2 min Total processing time 2 min
measured from the start of mixing measured from the start of mixing
Setting time measured 4:45 min 4:45 min Setting time measured 4:45 min
from start of mixing from start of mixing
Deformation under pressure 0.8–5.0%
Deformation under pressure 0.8–5.0% 0.8–5.0%
Recovery after deformation 99.70%
Recovery after deformation 99.70% 99.70%
Hardness test Shore-A measured 10 min: 70
Hardness test Shore-A measured from 10 min: 70 10 min: 57
from the start of mixing, after 1 h: 71
the start of mixing, after 1 h: 71 1 h: 57
24 h: 71
24 h: 71 24 h: 60

The addition-curing silicones consist of a base and catalyst Technovit Provil Light is a free-flowing silicone and therefore
component and are malleable by hand in a ratio of 1:1. ideally suited for moulding difficult geometric shapes. The
The compound is applied to the relevant area to take an application system consisting of a dispensing gun, double
impression. After 4.5–5 minutes, the silicone is cured and cartridge and mixing cannulas ensures a constant mixing
can be removed or demoulded. The two products differ ratio and thus a reliable and faultless application.
mainly in consistency and final hardness (see technical
With the mixing gun, the silicone is pressed evenly from
specifications). A typical application is impression taking
both chambers of the double cartridge through the mixing
for measuring in form and tool making. No special prior
cannula. Hence, Technovit Provil Light is applied directly to
knowledge of the application is required.
the object in the form of a bead without bubbles. Additional
Properties and application mixing cannula attachments can be used to fill small cavities
 when impressions of larger areas have to be taken (boreholes or similar).
 in places that are difficult to access or also for working
Properties and application
overhead  highest impression accuracy – therefore, for example,
 for stabilizing impressions with the flexible Technovit
etched microstructures can be visualized (max. 500:1)
Provil Light
 faultless work due to the easiest application
Perfect results with the combination of Technovit  Technovit Provil Light creates exact 3D replicas of the

Provil Light and Putty: lowest shrinkage, highest surface impressions.


 avoidance of mixing errors due to colour-coded pastes
 optimum recovery behaviour; this allows impressions to
and spoons level of detail.
be taken of complicated geometric objects with undercuts 1
 viable due to the easiest mixing in a few seconds
 faultless work, easiest application due to self-mixing
 Impressions can be evaluated with probes or non-contact
cartridge system
measuring methods  cost-effective process, no equipment investment, small
 Technovit Provil can be removed from the sample easily Original and impression: Figure 1 shows the impression
time expenditure
and without residue  no hazardous material, problem-free application for
of an ingot mould. Ferritic grey cast iron with rosette-
all areas shaped arrangement of the graphite. Etched with 3%
 no transport problems nitric acid. Figure 2 shows the photo of the impression.
 no temperature development during curing; therefore no

negative influence on the surface properties of the objects


 manifold evaluation and application possibilities

Exact 3D replicas
The advantages are used, for example, to measure and 2
document wear marks in hard-to-reach places and
geometries on tools and machine parts – without having to
Order no.: Technovit Provil Putty and Putty Soft purchase cost-intensive devices. Order no.: Technovit Provil Light
66004371 Technovit Provil Putty 450 ml base, 450 ml cat. 66009333 Technovit Provil Light 2 x 50 ml
66004372 Technovit Provil Putty Soft 450 ml base, 450 ml cat. 66009334 Mixing cannulas 48 pcs.
66009335 Mixing cannula attachments 96 pcs.
66009337 Mixing gun 1 pc.

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IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING
TAKING IMPRESSION SILICONES IMPRESSION SILICONES IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING TAKING

Technovit® Provil® BLACK Technical specifications

This is worth looking at – even in the tiniest Dosage (automatic in 1:1


the mixing cannula)
details! Total processing time 2 min
measured from the start of mixing
Setting time measured 6-8 min
from start of mixing
Deformation under pressure [%] 4.0
Tear resistance [N/mm ]
2
2.5
Elongation at tear [%] 140
Tear energy [Nmm] 177
Toughness [N/mm ]
2
2.2
Modulus of elasticity [N/mm ]
2
1.9
Shore A 10 min 47 Longitudinal section through an
Shore A 1 h 48 injection nozzle. Impression of
Shore A 24 h 51 the canals with Technovit Provil
BLACK.
Order no.: Technovit Provil BLACK
66079678 Technovit Provil BLACK 2 x 50 ml
66009334 Mixing cannulas 48 pc.
With the new Technovit Provil BLACK, we offer extremely 66009335 Mixing cannula attachments 96 pc.
precise impression silicon that can be used flawlessly via a 66009337 Mixing gun 1 pc.
standardised cartridge system.
Technovit Provil BLACK is a self-mixing silicone with very
low viscosity, which makes it very flowable.
Due to the special material properties, it is possible to take
impressions of surfaces with extremely detailed
Aluminium casting with
reproduction. The very intensive colouring and related high porosities. 1:1 reproduction
contrast enable precision, optical measurement even in very on the impression. Material:
fine structures (e.g. etched microstructures). Technovit Provil BLACK

Benefits of Technovit Provil BLACK


 highest impression accuracy

 optimum recovery behaviour

 very good optical behaviour / high contrast

 easy to remove

 high elasticity / tensile strength

 faultless work due to the easiest application

 cost-efficient process

 no temperature development during curing

 manifold evaluation and application possibilities

Detailed impression with Technovit Provil BLACK

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IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING
TAKING LIGHT-CURING PRECISION IMPRESSION TAKING LIGHT-CURING PRECISION IMPRESSION TAKING IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING TAKING

Technovit® 2200 series Impression taking Impression taking


Non-destructive microstructure impressions with Technovit® 2210 with Technovit® 2220
for surface analyses "step-by-step" "step-by-step"

1 – Apply Technovit 2210 on the clean surface. 1 – Grind, polish, etch, apply Technovit 2220, spread thinly on a film,
2 – Polymerize with Technovit Blue LED for 40 seconds. cover and polymerize.
The Technovit 2200 series represents a product line of 3 – Remove the hardened impression from the surface. 2 – Carefully remove cured Technovit 2220.
light-curing materials for quality assurance measures and Ready for tactile measurement. 3.– To secure the sample, apply Technovit 2200 to the slide, position
the impression, (CAUTION: Place the reverse side on the slide)
material tests that go beyond the classic procedures. press this "sandwich" as plane-parallel as possible with a second slide
and cure with blue light.

The easy application ensures perfect results. Technovit® 2200


The light-curing materials are applied directly to the relevant Encapsulation of sensitive samples
place (spatula, brush or syringe) and cure within 20–60
seconds by irradiation with special blue light lamps.
 low viscosity transparent liquid (bottle)
 for subsequent infiltration of fine cavities (cracks, gaps
The application works reliably, even at very low and very and similar)
high temperatures without any loss of quality.  for stabilizing porous layers or sensitive assemblies

Properties and application before cutting 1


 filling of microcracks and holes in ground sections
 securing of smallest (electronic) components Technovit® 2210
 encapsulation of small parts For surface impressions
 stabilization of corrosion layers
 excellent impression accuracy (10 µ)
 stabilization for mechanical processing
 easy to use, can be evaluated optically and tactilely,
 application of protective layers before embedding
temperature-independent
and preparation  can also be used as a fixation aid or edge protection for
 microstructure impressions
fragile samples
 roughness measurements
 medium-viscosity paste, cream-coloured 2
 determination of contours

 Documentation – the microstructure imprint serves as

a document that is more meaningful than a photo


Technovit® 2220
For microstructure imprints
 no impairment due to temperature influences
 medium-viscosity liquid dyed blue or transparent (can)
Compatible with all light sources  no wrinkling
All products of the Technovit 2200 series can be cured  very good representation of finest details; even at higher
optionally with the Pekalux POWER LED or Technovit Blue
magnification than 1000:1, still very true to detail
LED. If thicker layers (greater than 4 mm) are required,
(10 µ impression accuracy) 3
work must be carried out in several layers. For this purpose,  easy application
the smear layer formed on the polymerized surface is  temperature-independent, constant impression quality
required as a "bond". Each layer must be cured individually.
and curing time even at low (0 °C) or high (40–50 °C)
All products can be combined with each other. Further With Technovit 2210 / 2220, even special "problem
temperatures
processing can be done mechanically as usual by grinding  no vaporizing or sputtering necessary for observation
cases" in materialography can be easily solved.
and polishing.
in a light microscope!

Ambulatory metallography destructive manner, which are then processed in the


Technical specifications, light-curing impression materials
With the Technovit 2200 series, microstructure impressions laboratory and evaluated in a light microscope or scanning
Product Technovit 2200 Technovit 2210 Technovit 2220 can be taken directly from the component in a non- electron microscope.
Colour milky-transparent cream-coloured blue or transparent
Dosage form Glass bottle Syringe Can
Viscosity low medium medium
Order no.: Light-curing precision impression taking Order no.: Light-curing precision impression taking
polymerization type light-curing (blue light) light-curing (blue light) light-curing (blue light)
Bending resistance 90–100 N/mm² > 100 N/mm² 104.00 MPa 66020775 Technovit 2200 4 x 15 ml 66014385 Plasmacoat Instrument 1 pc.
Bending modulus 3,500–4,500 N/mm² 5,000–6,000 N/mm² 2,321 MPa 66020779 Technovit 2210 2 x 1 ml 66087557 Brush attachments 100 pcs.
Hardness HZ 180–200 N/mm² 180–200 N/mm² 120–150 N/mm² 66020780 Technovit 2220 blue 15 g 64711886 Brush holder 5 pcs.
Depth of cure 4 mm with Pekalux POWER LED: 20 s 4 mm with Pekalux POWER LED: 20 s 7 mm with Pekalux POWER LED: 40 s 66043721 Technovit 2220 clear 15 g 66035691 Cannula attachments (for Technovit 2210) 5 pcs.
7 mm with Technovit Blue LED: 40 s 5 mm with Technovit Blue LED: 40 s 7 mm with Technovit Blue LED: 60 s 64712818 Covering foil 200 pcs.

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IMPRESSION
EMBEDDING
TAKING LIGHT-CURING PRECISION IMPRESSION TAKING RESISTANCES TECHNOVIT
EMBEDDINGSYSTEMS

Technovit® POWER LED Technovit® Blue LED Resistance of Technovit® resins to


Light polymerization unit Light polymerization lamp common substances

Test medium Technovit Technovit Technovit


3040 / 4004 4000 4071
4006 / 5071 4002 IQ
acetone -- • •
Formic acid 10% • • +
petrol + • +
Butyl acetate -- -- •
The Pekalux POWER LED is a powerful and very handy light Many application methods of the Technovit 2200 series are
Cyclohexane + + +
polymerization unit with easy handling. The polymerization not to be solved in the laboratory but on-site. To be able to
Dekalin + + +
takes place by blue light. work independently of mains power, the Technovit Blue LED
Diesel + + +
The Pekalux POWER LED is matched to the light-curing provides a real alternative to stationary lighting devices. This
Dimethylformamide – DMF • • •
products of the Technovit 22 series. handy, mobile LED polymerization lamp works with standard
1,4-dioxane • • •
batteries and can be used easily anywhere. Both spot and
Even tiny components encapsulated or secured with light- Acetic acid conc. • • •
area irradiation can be achieved by the focussing. In this
curing Technovit are cured quickly and reliably with the Acetic acid 10% • • •
way, microstructure impressions can be taken directly from
Pekalux POWER LED. Acetic acid 5% • • •
the component in no time and with little effort. The lamp
Ethanol + + +
Application housing is made of anodised aluminium. A high-power LED
Ethyl acetate -- -- •
The polymerization time is set directly on the handpiece produces the irradiation with a wavelength of approx.
Hydrofluoric acid 40% • • •
of the Pekalux POWER LED. Four irradiation modes are 460 nm (blue light).
Fruit juice + + +
available. After the set time has elapsed, the unit switches Application Glycerine + + +
off automatically. Position the Technovit Blue LED at a maximum distance of Glycol + + +
1 cm above the applied Technovit products and switch it on. Heating oil + + +
Depending on the product, the polymerization time is 40–60 Heptane + + +
seconds. Keep the light cone as small as possible to avoid Hexane + + +
radiation losses. Potassium hydroxide 50% + + +
Potassium hydroxide 10% + + +
Methanol + + +
Methyl ethyl ketone – MEK -- -- •
Methylene chloride -- -- •
Methyl methacrylate – MMA -- -- •
Paraffin oil + + +
Perchloroethylene - PER -- -- •
Petroleum + + +
Phosphoric acid (conc.) + + +
Phosphoric acid 10% + + +
Isopropyl • • •
Propanol • • •
Technical specifications Technical specifications Hydrochloric acid conc. + + +
Light source Power LED Power supply 2 AA batteries (1.5 V each) Hydrochloric acid 5% + + +
Wavelength range 430–490 nm recommended LR6 (Alkaline) Sulphuric acid conc. • • •
Light output max. 3000 mW/cm2 (+/- 10%) LED voltage / current approx. 3.3 V / 350 mA Silicone oil + + +
Battery 3.7 V lithium-ion Light output / wavelength approx. 300 mW / 460 nm, +- 20 nm Edible oil/grease + + +
Dimensions: Handpiece: 225 x 115 x 41.5 cm Lifetime of the LED ca. 1000 h Styrene -- -- •
Charger: 155 x 82 x 125 cm Dimensions of housing ø 26 x 170 mm / approx. 70 g Tetrahydrofuran - THF -- -- •
Weight Handpiece: 136 g Operating temperature range +10 °C to +35 °C Toluene + • +
Charger: 144 g Temperature range for -10 °C to +40 °C Tetralin + + +
Operating voltage 5 V / 1.5 A storage / transport Trichloroethylene - TRI -- -- • + resistant / permanently resistant
Supply voltage 100–240 V / 50–60 Hz Air humidity / air pressure 35–95% relative humidity (no Hydrogen peroxide 30% + + + • conditionally resistant / short-term
400 mA condensation) 500–1060 hPa Brandy + + + resistant
Tartaric acid • • • -- not resistant
Order no.: Pekalux POWER LED Order no.: Technovit Blue LED
Citric acid 10% + + +
66063092 Pekalux POWER LED 1 pc. incl. handpiece, light 1 pc. 66043553 Technovit Blue LED 1 pc.
guide, glare shield, power supply unit, recharge-
able battery
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INSTRUCTIONS
EMBEDDING
FOR USE APPLICATION APPLICATION EMBEDDING FAQ

Application instructions and FAQ


Tips for the daily work in processing resins

Why are material samples embedded? When is embedding under pressure useful? Heat of reaction – influence temperature Why hot embedding
The polymerization of cold embedding resins under pressure behaviour Hot embedding is an alternative to cold embedding. Here,
The main reason is the easier handling for the later sample
preparation – the samples are brought into a standardised is always advantageous if the sample is to be bubble-free. It Cold embedding resins cure by starting the polymerization. with the aid of an embedding press, the 1-component
size to be able to process them automatically later. is a must-have for transparent resin samples, otherwise the This begins as soon as the various components are mixed embedding resins are melted under pressure and heat and
embedding appears milky and no target preparation is together. This results in an exothermic reaction that releases thus formed into a homogeneous test sample.
But embedding also provides better handling for manual
possible. MMA/PMMA-based embedding systems are heat. The benefits
processing for a hardness test.
particularly suitable for use with the Technomat. Mixing ratios can be changed slightly as required thus  1-component resin – no mixing errors
Another aspect is the stabilization of the material samples by
When does embedding under vacuum changing temperature and time curves.  preset programs of the press for routine samples
additional infiltration with the embedding resin.  flat sample surface
make sense? The higher the volume of the powder/liquid mixture, the
What is the optimal embedding? When embedding porous samples, samples with blind holes higher the temperature generated by the polymerization
 good edge definition

This depends on the objective of the embedding or sample or undercuts, it is highly recommended to infiltrate the process. What general conditions have to be met?
preparation. A simple flat sample is often sufficient for a embedding resin into the sample with vacuum support. Higher temperatures, both ambient and that of the product, The material sample must be resistant to pressure and heat.
simple hardness measurement. It is important that the However, only cold embedding resins with a sufficiently long accelerate, lower temperatures slow down the curing. For The selection of the embedding resin should be based on
workpiece to be tested is optimally held in the embedding pot time (at least 4 min.) are suitable for this purpose. This embedding larger samples or casting larger areas, it is the objective of the sample preparation. For recurring
resin and that measurements at different points do not lead starts with the light-curing embedding resins and polyether/ necessary to work in several layers. This is the only way to samples, it is useful to work your way up to the correct
to loosening of the workpiece. MMA-based filled embedding resins up to the epoxy resins. prevent excessive heating and keep shrinkage low. temperature/pressure/time program.
For examinations in the edge region, it is particularly The correct handling of cold It is necessary to let the previous layer cool down completely
important to generate gap-free embeddings. Well-adhering Sample size and position
embedding resins between the working steps. (heat acts as a catalyst, too fast
embedding resin supports and protects sensitive coatings curing leads to bubble formation) As with cold mounting resins, the sample size in relation to
from damage as well as edge rounding, which would, for Always mix multicomponent resins homogeneously; correct the cylinder must also be taken into account when hot
mixing is the basis for optimum embedding. Avoid beating Use small embedding forms if possible to keep the polymeri-
example, make coating thickness measurements more embedding; here, a sufficient distance to the edge of
when mixing, as this will trap air in the dough-like resin that zation temperature low.
difficult. approx. 3–5 mm is recommended (especially for geometri-
may not be able to escape and thus lead to the formation of cally complicated sample forms) and sufficient embedding
Ideally, the grinding behaviour of the embedding resin is bubbles. Basic information on samples and
resin over the sample.
adapted to that of the sample so that it is much easier to embedding
achieve and evaluate plane grinding surfaces. Hard and To avoid air inclusions in the lower part of the sample, it is
helpful to first cast a "mirror" and only then orientate the Samples must always be clean and free of grease; contami- Can the sample be positioned before
high-strength samples are therefore best cast with mineral- the embedding process?
sample in the embedding form. This is particularly useful nation of the samples can lead to interference during
filled embedding resins.
when embedding, for example, spot welds of sheet metal or embedding. Technovit 2210 can also be used here to keep the samples
Why cold embedding? similar. If several workpieces are to be cast in an embedding form, in the desired position during hot embedding. The sample is
Cold embedding is a simple and cost-effective method to arrange the samples so that the distances between the secured on the stamp of the press and the paste is cured for
Always completely pour embedding resin onto the sample to
produce materialographic samples. The expenditure on individual parts and the edge of the embedding form are as 60 seconds with the Technovit Blue LED.
ensure that the sample is securely fixed during preparation.
technical aids is rather small. Many embedding systems equal as possible. Spacing between individual workpieces Hot embedding of temperature-sensitive
offer a variable mixing ratio, which makes the process easy. that is too narrow can prevent the penetration of embedding samples
Especially if the samples are not "simple" there are advan- resins and thus produce air pockets.
tages of temperature behaviour, pressure and infiltration Hot embedding is often ruled out for material samples that
Always align samples centrally in the embedding form so are pressure-resistant but temperature-sensitive. We have
possibilities. Fast embedding is possible for large sample
that the sample is surrounded by sufficient embedding resin worked out a special temperature program for Technotherm
volumes or in-process controls.
(edge distance approx. 3-5 mm). 4000 – see:
The benefits kulzer-technik.de/TT4000_Einbettparameter
After demoulding, allow the sample to cool at room tempera-
 inexpensive systems without investment
ture. No "quenching" in cold water or a refrigerator compart-
 variable in time, temperature and mixing behaviour Avoidance of adhesion of the hot
ment. Different expansion coefficients of resin and work-
 fast processes embedding resin
piece can thus lead to increased gap formation or cracks.
 flexible in the choice of sample dimensions
In this case, it is recommended to brush the stamp and the
 wide range of resins for all materialographic issues
press cylinder of the press with Solilub. This serves as a
release agent and prevents the hot embedding resin from
sticking in the press.

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EMBEDDING
CUTTING Machines and MATERIAL CUTTING

Cut-off wheels The cornerstone of efficient


Precise preparation for the perfect sample sample preparation

In most cases, the examination of a


materialographic sample begins with
cutting it from a workpiece, either because
it is too large for testing or because specific
areas of the part need to be tested.

CUTLAM 3.1

Efficient sample preparation begins in this step, since many


factors have to be taken into account during cutting. Here
it is a question of an optimum combination of cut-off wheel
and cutting machine to be able to work in a way that is
gentle on the material but nevertheless effective, depending
on the workpiece in question.
The aim here is to achieve precise cuts with little heat input
and deformation of the workpiece so that the subsequent
steps can be carried out optimally.
For this essential process, Kulzer offers a selected range
of high-quality cut-off wheels, as well as corresponding
machines that are specially designed for materialography
and are constantly being further developed.

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CUTTING CUT-OFF WHEELS CUT-OFF WHEELS CUTTING

Precision cut-off wheels Excellence


Extraordinary, constant cutting quality High performance cut-off wheels
High cutting speed and low wear

Developed for very high requirements, these cut-off wheels The new Excellence cut-off wheels enable faster cuts without
provide the user with precise cutting, also thanks to the heating. They can be used at higher turning speeds and
properties of the binder and the quality of the abrasives. make excellent quality cuts without damaging the structure
The cut-off wheels can be used in all commercially available of the material. The manufacturing quality guarantees
cutting machines of all manufacturers and produce very limited wear and freedom from vibration during cutting. With
fine, precise separating cuts that reduce all subsequent the three available models, Excellence H1, H2 and H4, any
processing steps to a minimum. type of metallic material can be cut. To help you choose the
Precision cut-off wheels Excellence high performance cut- Adapter rings
right wheel, the table below gives recommendations for use
Available in 4 variants depending off wheels For cut-off wheels for fitting
depending on the material to be cut – the optimum cut-off on their hardness and used Available in 3 variants the inner diameter on different drive
wheels for in-process quality control. abrasives shafts
The universal cut-off wheels, which can be used on all White (SiC) White H4 Adapter ring PVC*
commercially available cut-off machines, reduce the time
66064594 125 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm 66076099 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm 66070154 22.1–12.7 mm
required for the subsequent cutting process due to their very
66064595 150 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm 66076100 300 x 32 x 2.0 mm 66064596 25.4–12.7 mm
good cutting properties. Due to the efficient cutting and the Quantity per delivery unit: 5 pieces 66076101 350 x 32 x 2.5 mm 66064597 25.4–22.1 mm
low wear, these cut-off wheels are very cost-effective. 66076102 400 x 32 x 3.0 mm 66064598 32.0–25.4 mm
66058082 203 x 25.4 x 1.0 mm
Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces Quantity per delivery unit: 5 pieces
66058083 230 x 22 x 1.2 mm
66058084 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm Green H1 Adapter-Ring Metal**
66058085 305 x 32 x 1.5 mm
66076091 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm 66070155 22.1–12.7 mm
Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces
66076092 300 x 32 x 2.0 mm 66064599 25.4–12.7 mm
Precision cut-off
wheel 'black', 66076093 350 x 32 x 2.5 mm 66064600 25.4–22.1 mm
Red (AI203)
diamond 66076094 400 x 32 x 3.0 mm 66064601 32.0–25.4 mm
66058070 125 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm
not recommended Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces
66058071 150 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm
possible
Quantity per delivery unit: 5 pieces Yellow H2 *For all wheels with a metal-
The right precision cut-off wheel Application area
reinforced inner hole
66058072 203 x 25.4 x 1.0 mm 66076095 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm ** For all wheels without
66058073 230 x 22 x 1.2 mm 66076096 300 x 32 x 2.0 mm metal reinforcement in the inner
White (SiC) 66076097 350 x 32 x 2.5 mm hole
soft and tough 66058074 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm
Non-ferrous metals 66058075 305 x 32 x 1.5 mm 66076098 400 x 32 x 3.0 mm
soft and medium-hard fer- Red (AI203) Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces
Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces
rous metals
Blue (AI203) Blue (AI203)
hard and very hard ferrous
metals 66058076 125 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm
Black (diamond) 66058077 150 x 12.7 x 0.45 mm
very hard ferrous metals
hard metals, ceramics Quantity per delivery unit: 5 pieces

66058078 203 x 25.4 x 1.0 mm


30 50 80 120 180 250 350 500 700 1000 HV
66058079 230 x 22 x 1.2 mm
66058080 250 x 32 x 1.5 mm
The right high-performance cut-off wheel 66058081 305 x 32 x 1.5 mm
Quantity per delivery unit: 10 pieces Cutting Fluid 721
Cooling liquid for circulation cooling
soft White H4
Black (diamond) Cutting Fluid 721
non-ferrous metals
White H4 66050376 102 x 12.7 x 0.3 mm 66054648 5000 ml
tough
non-ferrous metals 66050377 127 x 12.7 x 0.4 mm Concentrated liquid for
Green H1 66050378 152 x 12.7 x 0.5 mm cooling of the cut-off wheel and
soft and medium-hard fer- workpiece during the cutting
rous metals 66058067 203 x 12.7 x 0.8 mm
process, including corrosion protec-
Yellow H2 66058068 254 x 32 x 1.0 mm
hard tion for the cutting machine and
ferrous metals 66058069 305 x 32 x 1.3 mm workpiece.
Yellow H2 66060405 356 x 32 x 1.3 mm Dilute to 5% in water.
very hard
Quantity per delivery unit: 1 piece
ferrous metals
30 50 80 120 180 250 350 500 700 1000 HV

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GRINDING / POLISHING MATERIALOGRAPHY GRINDING / POLISHING

Kulzer materialography Ways to a meaningful sample


Perfectly coordinated assortment for
Making the invisible visible sample preparation

A decisive factor to be able to make state- The use of new materials has undergone rapid development
in recent years. Ever-thinner coatings and extreme differenc-
ments in materialography is the precise
es in hardness within a sample require particularly individual
surface preparation. preparation methods.

Only through optimal sample preparation Kulzer offers you a mature, clearly structured product range
for materialography with solutions for all sample preparations
can the actual microstructural state of a
in high quality.
material be reliably determined.
The result is: minimization of preparation steps and low
material consumption – an economical system for first-class
grinding qualities.
You will find Kulzer Technik to be a reliable partner when
it comes to materialography. We offer you free, individual
advice on-site and work with you to develop preparation
methods for new tasks. Convince yourself of the quality of
our products in your laboratory.
Profit from efficient working techniques through
perfectly coordinated products.

Grain size comparison


FEPA P Micron Technodisc Technodisc Cameo
Paper µm SiC Diamond Platinium
P60 269 -- 250 µm Type 0
P80 201 P80 -- Type 0
P120 125 P120 125 µm Type 1
P150 100 -- -- Type 1
P180 82 -- 75 µm Type 1
P220 68 -- 75 µm Type 2
P240 58.5 (± 2.0) P240 -- Type 2
P280 52.2 (± 2.0) -- -- Type 2
P320 46.2 (± 1.5) P320 -- Type 2
Product Range
P360 40.5 (± 1.5) -- 40 µm --  wide-ranging applications

P400 35.0 (± 1.5) P400 -- --  high application reliability of the products

P500 30.2 (± 1.5) -- 30 µm --  long service life, thus optimum cost-benefit factor

 high abrasive and polishing agent quality enables fewer


P600 25.8 (± 1.0) P600 -- Type 3
P800 21.8 (± 1.0) -- 20 µm -- work steps, which significantly reduces both material and
time requirements
P1200 15.3 (± 1.0) P1200 -- Type 4
 optimum grinding quality due to ideal material removal
P2000 10.3 (± 0.8) -- 10 µm --
rates and short preparation times (edge definition)
P2500 8.4 (± 0.5) P2500 -- --
P3000 7 P4000 -- --
P5000 5 P4000 -- --

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GRINDING SIC PAPERS DIAMOND GRINDING DISKS GRINDING

Technodisc SiC paper Technodisc


Solid silicon carbide abrasive paper Diamond Grinding Disks
Self-adhesive diamond grinding disk

The extremely stable SiC abrasive paper ensures very SiC wet abrasive paper SiC wet abrasive paper Technodisc Diamond The nickel-bonded Technodisc Diamond Grinding Disks
good, even material removal – the reliable classic in non self-adhesive self-adhesive Grinding Disk, self-adhesive have a very good grip and are characterised by a high
Quantity per delivery unit: Quantity per delivery unit: Quantity per delivery unit: 1 pieces
materialography, especially for softer materials. material removal rate. They are available in grain sizes
100 sheets 100 sheets
Technodisc 250 μm, 125 μm, 75 μm, 40 μm and 20 μm.
Technodisc SiC paper P80 Technodisc SiC paper P80 Diamond Grinding Disk 10 μm The Technodisc system is complemented by the two,
66061031 Ø 200 mm 66061021 Ø 200 mm 64708640 Ø 200 mm very fine Technodisc 30 and 10 μm with a synthetic resin
66061032 Ø 230 mm 66061021 Ø 230 mm 64708660 Ø 250 mm bond. The excellent efficiency is the result of a long tool life
P80
(detailed 66061033 Ø 250 mm 66061023 Ø 250 mm 64708670 Ø 300 mm as well as the good and fast material removal rate of the
picture) 66061034 Ø 300 mm 66061024 Ø 300 mm Technodisc.
Technodisc
Technodisc SiC paper P120 Technodisc SiC paper P120 Diamond Grinding Disk N 20 μm Technodisc Diamond Grinding Disks can also be combined
66058025 Ø 200 mm 66058046 Ø 200 mm 64708639 Ø 200 mm with other grinding systems without any problems.
66061038 Ø 230 mm 66061035 Ø 230 mm 64708659 Ø 250 mm
For example, the Technodisc 125 μm as a pre-grinding step
66058032 Ø 250 mm 66058053 Ø 250 mm 64708669 Ø 300 mm
for carbide is a good preparer for the subsequent CAMEO
66058039 Ø 300 mm 66058060 Ø 300 mm
Technodisc DISK SILVER with BioDiamant Liquid green. However, it
Technodisc SiC paper P240 Technodisc SiC paper P240 Diamond Grinding Disk 30 μm can just as well be used for cold-embedded, medium-hard
P320
66058026 Ø 200 mm 66058047 Ø 200 mm 64708638 Ø 200 mm steels with poor cut-off as preparation for the subsequent
(detailed
picture) 66061040 Ø 230 mm 66061039 Ø 230 mm 64708658 Ø 250 mm CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM. The nickel bond enables good
66058033 Ø 250 mm 66058054 Ø 250 mm 64708668 Ø 300 mm pre-grinding – both for embedding resin as well as steel.
66058040 Ø 300 mm 66058061 Ø 300 mm Water or the "Booster Liquid" is used as the lubricant.
Technodisc
Technodisc SiC paper P320 Technodisc SiC paper P320 Diamond Grinding Disk 40 μm Alternative lubricants can also be used for water-sensitive
66058027 Ø 200 mm 66058048 Ø 200 mm 64708637 Ø 200 mm samples.
66061042 Ø 230 mm 66061041 Ø 230 mm 64708657 Ø 250 mm
66058034 Ø 250 mm 66058055 Ø 250 mm 64708667 Ø 300 mm
66058041 Ø 300 mm 66058062 Ø 300 mm Comparison of grain size for SiC papers / diamond
P1200 Technodisc
(detailed grinding disks
Technodisc SiC paper P400 Technodisc SiC paper P400 Diamond Grinding Disk 75 μm
picture)
66058028 Ø 200 mm 66058049 Ø 200 mm 64708635 Ø 200 mm
Magnification
66061044 Ø 230 mm 66061043 Ø 230 mm 64708655 Ø 250 mm
Technodisc 250 µm
66058035 Ø 250 mm 66058056 Ø 250 mm 64708665 Ø 300 mm
66058042 Ø 300 mm 66058063 Ø 300 mm
Technodisc
Technodisc SiC paper P600 Technodisc SiC paper P600 Diamond Grinding Disk 125 μm
66058029 Ø 200 mm 66058050 Ø 200 mm 64708633 Ø 200 mm
P4000 66061046 Ø 230 mm 66061045 Ø 230 mm 64708653 Ø 250 mm
(detailed 66058036 Ø 250 mm 66058057 Ø 250 mm 64708663 Ø 300 mm
picture) 66058043 Ø 300 mm 66058064 Ø 300 mm
Technodisc
Technodisc SiC paper P1200 Technodisc SiC paper P1200 Diamond Grinding Disk 250 μm
66058030 Ø 200 mm 66058051 Ø 200 mm 64708632 Ø 200 mm
See also Booster Liquid – Increased per-
66061048 Ø 230 mm 66061047 Ø 230 mm 64708652 Ø 250 mm formance and durability due to the correct
66058037 Ø 250 mm 66058058 Ø 250 mm 64708662 Ø 300 mm lubricant (page 47).
66058044 Ø 300 mm 66058065 Ø 300 mm

Technodisc SiC-Papier P2500 Technodisc SiC-Papier P2500 Matching metal blanks to Cut-out surfaces, Technodisc
66058031 Ø 200 mm 66058052 Ø 200 mm stick-on the disks Diamond Grinding Disks
66061050 Ø 230 mm 66061049 Ø 230 mm Quantity per delivery unit: 1 piece
66058038 Ø 250 mm 66058059 Ø 250 mm
Metal blanks
66058045 Ø 300 mm 66058066 Ø 300 mm
Specifications 66078656 Ø 200 mm
Technodisc SiC paper P4000 Technodisc SiC paper P4000 66078659 Ø 250 mm
Carrier Latex/paper, tear-resistant, waterproof, flexible
Abrasives Silicon carbide 66067822 Ø 200 mm 66069201 Ø 200 mm 66078660 Ø 300 mm
Binding Synthetic resin 66067823 Ø 230 mm 66070156 Ø 230 mm
66067824 Ø 250 mm 66069202 Ø 250 mm Magnification
Dispersion Closed Technodisc 125 µm
66067825 Ø 300 mm 66069203 Ø 300 mm
Design self-adhesive or non-adhesive

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GRINDING CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM GRINDING

CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM


Long service life, gentle and planar material
removal

The PLATINIUM Diamond Grinding Disks are an alternative Automatic preparation Cleaning
to SiC paper for grinding medium-hard to hard materials To achieve flatness of the samples and uniform wear of the The CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM is regularly honed with the
such as steel, hard metal, ceramics and various material disk, the sample holder is placed in such a way that the enclosed whetstone under running water at 150 rpm directly
composites. samples reach to the centre and protrude a few millimetres in the machine and thus reconditioned.
beyond the working disk at the outer diameter. When using
TYPE 0 larger working disks, change the sample holder position CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM
corresponds to Quantity per delivery unit: 1 piece
from time to time in order to maintain the flatness of the disk
CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM Material Removal Rate grain size 60–80
Adaptation: Metal backing for magnet systems
and to make optimum use of the abrasive.
Material removal [gr]

0,6
PLATINIUM TYPE 0 PLATINIUM TYPE 3
Manual preparation
0,5 Re-conditioning
The CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM is also excellently suited 66050031 Ø 200 mm 66012985 Ø 200 mm
with whetstone
0,4
for manual sample preparation. Here, the samples are 66050032 Ø 250 mm 66012988 Ø 250 mm
0,3 moved from the edge to the centre and back again during 66050033 Ø 300 mm 66012991 Ø 300 mm
TYPE 1
0,2
corresponds to the preparation process in order to achieve uniform loading PLATINIUM TYPE 1 PLATINIUM TYPE 4
0,1 grain size120–180 on the disk. Despite the different surface, they feel when 66012983 Ø 200 mm 66018162 Ø 200 mm
0 sanded like a well ground SiC paper – permanently. 66012986 Ø 250 mm 66018164 Ø 250 mm
1’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 25’ 30’
10 (For higher material removal rates, work with the Booster 66012989 Ø 300 mm 66018165 Ø 300 mm
Processing time [min]
n] Liquid. The lubricant is specially adapted to the Platinium and
CAMEO PLATINIUM 1 SiC-Paper DISK other manufacturer keeps the gaps clean and guarantees uniformly high material PLATINIUM TYPE 2
P 320
removal.) 66012984 Ø 200 mm
TYPE 2
corresponds to 66012987 Ø 250 mm
grain size 220–320 Contact surface
66012990 Ø 300 mm
The homogeneous diamond distribution of the CAMEO
The secret of the material removal rate – the DISK PLATINIUM ensures constant material removal rates
patented CAMEO DISK cell structure. throughout the life of the disk. The special honeycomb
structure guarantees optimum lubrication of the samples
during the grinding process. The individual cells hold the
The CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM diamond grinding disks TYPE 3
corresponds to
lubricant, or water, on the surface and thus counteract the Booster Liquid
can be used in all common automatic and semi-automatic grain size 600 centrifugal force of the grinding disk. The excellent cutting
grinding and polishing machines. However, due to the The Booster Liquid is
action of the CAMEO honeycomb structure enables a high
narrow grid of the diamond-tipped bars, the CAMEO a specially developed
material removal rate at low pressure. This protects the
DISK PLATINIUM is also excellently suited for manual lubricant for use on the
sample, disk and machine.
preparation. CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM
during grinding. This
CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM is very easy to use. Water or the TYPE 4 Booster Liquid maintains
"Booster Liquid" is used as a lubricant. Alternative lubricants corresponds to
grain size 1200 the optimum grip of the
can also be used for water-sensitive samples. diamond grinding disks over the entire service life and at the
The edge definition is significantly better than with same time buffers sensitive samples.
Rotation Specimen
preparation using SiC paper, which is related to both the Ready to use, this lubricant ensures constant conductivity
DISK
abrasive itself (diamond) and the flat, stable carrier. and avoids the use of a grindstone.
Even non-embedded samples and large welds can be Application advantages of Booster Liquid
processed without problems after a good cut. After 2 to a CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM at a glance  improved performance of the diamond grinding disks
maximum of 3 grinding steps, the samples are optimally  excellent edge definition – even with non-embedded  keeps efficiency constant over time
prepared for the subsequent polishing. samples  reduces the consumption of water
Suspension Contact Area
In addition to the long service life, the excellent grinding  easy handling, easy to clean  universally applicable, can be used for all types of material

quality is the big plus. This means that preparation with  reproducible results  Ready for use

CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM provides excellent value for  for manual and automatic grinding

 long tool life; gentle, planar material removal


Delivery units of Booster Liquid
money!
 excellent cost-effectiveness Lubrication, micro tanks Booster Liquid
 suitable for almost all materials Due to the permanent circulation of the lubricant between 66064605 Booster Liquid 5000 ml
 replaces a high number of SiC papers the individual combs, this is optimally exploited and the wear
 fewer and faster changeover times debris is continuously removed.
 low storage requirements

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GRINDING CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD GRINDING

CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD


High, constant material removal rate

The CAMEO DISK SILVER and CAMEO DISK GOLD lap- CAMEO DISK SILVER Automatic preparation
ping disks with a gentle, constant material removal rate. The To achieve precise flatness of the samples and uniform wear
Fine grinding of medium-hard to very hard materials (> 200
BioDiamant Liquids serve as abrasives. The CAMEO Disk of the CAMEO DISK, the sample holder is placed in such a
HV) in combination with diamond liquids from 12–6 μm.
replaces work steps for which abrasive papers with grain way that the samples reach to the centre and protrude a few
sizes 240–4000 are used as an alternative for medium-hard millimetres beyond the working disk at the outer diameter.
CAMEO DISK GOLD
to hard materials. When using larger working disks, it is advisable to change
Fine grinding of hard, brittle materials, for example ceramics, the sample holder position from time to time to maintain the
material composites, soft materials and non-ferrous materi- flatness of the disk and to make optimum use of the
CAMEO DISK Comparison to SiC Paper als, in combination with diamond
CAMEO DISK PLATINIUMliquids fromRemoval
Material 12-3 μm.
Rate abrasive.

Material removal [gr]


0,6 0,6 Manual preparation
[mm]

0,5 0,5 Re-conditioning CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD are excellent for manual
with whetstone
0,4 CAMEO 0,4 DISK Advantages sample preparation. To achieve uniform loading of the disks,
 easy handling
0,3 the samples are guided from the edge to the centre during
0,3
 very good material removal rate
0,2
the preparation process.
0,2
 grinding step jumps, for example, from the 120 grind-
0,1 Cleaning
0,1 ing stone on the CAMEO DISK SILVER with Suspension
0 The CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD are easily cleaned with
0 green are1’possible.5’ 10’ 15’ 25’ 30’
a soft brush under running water after use and can then be
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
 economical – with a single disk, CAMEO Processing time [min]
time [min] replaces the used further with any diamond grain size.
whole range of PLATINIUM
CAMEO SiC papers1 from grainDISK
SiC-Paper sizeother
240–4000 –
manufacturer
CAMEO DISK silver P 1200 P 600 P 400 P 320
with ideal edge definition
 the patented surface profile creates a highly constant

material removal rate


 The micro tanks of the CAMEO surface hold the diamond

CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD are lapping disks with suspension on the disk, the CAMEO DISK is optimally
a highly constant material removal rate and excel- lubricated, and the cutting edges of the diamond grains EMBEDDING RESIN
lent edge definition. are utilised in the best possible way. They significantly
reduce the need for diamond suspension compared to
lapping systems from other suppliers. SPECIMEN
 compatible with all grinding and polishing systems!
The patented, close-meshed honeycomb pattern of the
 time-saving preparation with optimal surface flatness of all
CAMEO DISK optimizes the operation of the sprayed Diamond
BioDiamant Liquids. The diamond suspension remains samples Liquid
 efficient: Different grain sizes of diamond suspensions 1 2
on the disk and is thus optimally utilized. The CAMEO
process guarantees optimum flatness and gentle material can be used on just one CAMEO lapping disk.. The disk
removal for all types of samples with minimum material adapts to the requirements. CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD

consumption. METAL SUPPORT


Areas of application
The choice of CAMEO DISK SILVER or GOLD depends
largely on the material. Lapping is usually much more gentle than grinding
and therefore better suited for sensitive,
CAMEO DISK SILVER & GOLD brittle samples. SPECIMEN SPECIMEN SPECIMEN
Intact Material
Quantity per delivery unit: 2 piece
Adaptation: Metal backing for magnet systems
Deformed Structure
Prepared Surface V1
CAMEO DISK SILVER CAMEO DISK GOLD For most materials, BioDiamant Liquid green (9 μm)
66005722 Ø 200 mm 66005730 Ø 200 mm is the right choice. For particularly difficult materials or
66005724 Ø 250 mm 66005732 Ø 250 mm material combinations to be prepared, the optimum grinding
66005725 Ø 300 mm 66005733 Ø 300 mm surface can be achieved by using coarser (blue, 12 μm) and/ V2
or finer BioDiamant Liquids (yellow, 6 μm). The diamond
Diamond
suspension is added sparingly at regular intervals to ensure Adhesion Layer
optimum material removal and ideal lubrication.
Surface material removal after 10 s Surface material removal after 180 s

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POLISHING POLISHING CLOTHS POLISHING CLOTHS POLISHING

TOUCHLAM polishing cloths


Effective work with TOUCHLAM polishing cloths

Various cloths are available in the TOUCH- A polishing cloth is a complex combination of different TOUCHLAM 2TT1 TOUCHLAM 2TS8
material layers, each of which has a specific function. The Hard cloth made of woven synthetic taffeta fibres for good With its flat surface and soft natural fibre thread, the orange
LAM system. These differ in material and overall structure determines the cloth quality and is essential material removal rates and flatness. The field of application polishing cloth 2TS8 provides a precise fine polish with very
type of fabric, flocking or fibre, density and for the polishing result and durability. The cloth is selected is mainly pre-polishing. Works out deformations quickly and good edge definition when using BioDiamant Liquids 1–6
thickness. The cloths are finely graduated according to the type of samples and/or polishing step. easily – especially with tough materials such as titanium. For µm. For multi-stage polishing with the 1 μm suspension, it
so that the polishing steps can be individu- In combination with the right polishing agents, even difficult combination with BioDiamant Liquids 6–12 µm. is the perfect complement to the 2TS1 Polishing Cloth with
sample surfaces can be polished artefact-free in a very short BioDiamantLiquids, 6 µm or 3 µm..
ally matched to the preparation. TOUCHLAM 2TS1
time. Too many polishing steps and long polishing times,
especially on soft cloths, significantly reduce the flatness of Satin-woven, waterproof, natural fibre cloth for a high TOUCHLAM 3TL1
a sample. material removal rate and excellent edge definition. For Robust all-round wool cloth for soft to hard routine samples.
polishing almost all materials especially for thin layers Particularly suitable for polishing soft to hard non-embedded
The active surface of the polishing cloth is the first selection of different hardness in combination with BioDiamant samples. For combination with BioDiamant Liquids 1–6
Too many polishing steps and long polishing times criterion; the other parameters result from the layer Liquids 1–6 µm. µm.
significantly reduce the flatness of a sample. Therefore, structure. The insulating layer prevents the cloth from being
it is particularly important to carefully match the cloths soaked so that the surface does not separate from the TOUCHLAM 2TS4 TOUCHLAM 3FV1
adhesive. This is the basis for a long service life. Satin woven natural fibre cloth for high flatness and edge Flocked, medium-hard synthetic fibre cloth. For the
used to the polishing steps.
The adhesive layer guarantees optimum adhesion within definition on samples with different hardness or coated final polishing of hard embedded samples as a universal
the composite. It influences the hardness and the polishing materials. For combination with BioDiamant Liquids 1–6 polishing wheel with 3 µm in the hardening shop as well as
behaviour of the cloth by its consistency. µm. for the fine polishing of medium-hard to hard samples. For
combination with BioDiamant Liquids 1–6 µm.
An important aspect is also the carrier. It is the foundation TOUCHLAM 2TS5
and thus responsible for the stiffness, flatness and elasticity Flexible, medium-hard natural fibre cloth consisting of a TOUCHLAM 4FV1
2TS1 of the polishing cloth. salmon-coloured satin fabric. The combination of soft thread Flocked, medium-hard synthetic fibre cloth. For final
Designs and flat surface provides fine polishing results with good polishing of hard embedded samples. Can also be used very
Depending on the design, all cloths can be easily placed on edge definition. Suitable for the preparation of almost the well as a universal polishing cloth for undemanding samples.
various changing systems and also removed again – wrinkle- entire range of materials in combination with BioDiamant For combination with BioDiamant Liquids 1–3 µm. Can
2TS4 free, without leaving any residue and without taking a lot of Liquids 1–6 µm. be used just as well as with oxide polish (Al²O³) or SiO² for
time. finishing.
 with self-adhesive back TOUCHLAM 4MP1
 with flexible metallic carrier for direct adaptation to The chemically resistant cloth made of microporous PU
3FV1 magnet systems foam can be used with all oxide polishing agents and shows
 with flat, smooth, stable plastic back for adaptation to the
no edge rounding even with longer polishing times of difficult
XLAM adhesive system preparations. Etching polishes are also possible.

4FV1

Product Application Properties 1 2 3 4


Material Flatness Fine polish Final polish
removal
2TT1 Pre-polishing of tough materials Yes Yes - -
2TS1 Fine polishing of all materials, final polishing of hard materials - Yes Yes -
2TS4 Intermediate polishing of all materials, final polishing of hard materials - Yes - -
2TS5 Fine polishing of all materials, final polishing of hard materials - Yes Yes -
1. Natural fibres
2TS8 Fine polishing of all materials, final polishing of hard materials - Yes Yes -
2. Synthetic fibres
3TL1 Polishing/finishing of medium-hard to hard materials - - Yes -
3. Flock
3FV1 Final polishing of medium-hard to hard materials - - Yes Yes
4. Foamed
4FV1 Final polishing of soft, medium-hard to hard materials - - - Yes
4MP1 Chemical/mechanical polishing of sensitive materials - - - Yes

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POLISHING POLISHING CLOTHS POLISHING AGENT POLISHING

TOUCHLAM polishing cloths BioDiamant Liquids


Delivery units High performance, safe for health and the
environment

TOUCHLAM 2TT1 The BioDiamantLiquids are diamond All input materials of the BioDiamant
SA MG XLAM
abrasives that meet our high quality products comply with European standards
Ø 200 mm 66055540 66055543 66055549
Ø 250 mm 66055541 66055545 66055550
requirements, both in the high quality of 1999/45/EC and 2000/59/EC. In this way,
Ø 300 mm 66055542 66055546 66055551 the diamond grain, the grain size we have achieved our goal of offering users
TOUCHLAM 2TS1 distribution, but also regarding health and high-performance products that do not pose
SA MG XLAM environmental compatibility. any environmental or health risks.
Ø 200 mm 66055554 66055561 66055566
Ø 250 mm 66055556 66055562 66055567
Ø 300 mm 66055557 66055563 66055568

TOUCHLAM 2TS4 Environmental Protection Health protection High level of convenience


SA MG XLAM
Ø 200 mm 66055570 66055577 66055581 Leading the way Work healthier Efficient, high-performance and high
Ø 250 mm 66055572 66055578 66055582
Environmental awareness is growing Innovative, user-oriented products user comfort
steadily, and protection of the no longer only fulfil qualitative and BioDiamant high-performance
Ø 300 mm 66055573 66055579 66055583
environment is becoming more and economic requirements, they also suspensions are convincing not only
TOUCHLAM 2TS5 more important. Environmental focus on the health of the user. in terms of health and environmental
SA MG XLAM compatibility not only plays a role in Free of VOCs protection, but also in particular due to
Ø 200 mm 66058388 66060413 66060416 the selection of raw materials, but the NEODia Liquids have a novel their optimum polishing properties.
Ø 250 mm 66058389 66060414 66060417 packaging of the products is just as binder that is free of volatile organic Optimal composition
Ø 300 mm 66058391 66060415 66060418 important. compounds (VOC). While the powerful Bio-DiaMant
TOUCHLAM 2TS8 Biodegradable REACH-compliant All-in-One Liquids prevail with tight
BioDiamant Liquids are more than Non-toxic, harmless to health and grain-size tolerance, high diamond
SA MG XLAM
70% biodegradable. The unique REACH compliant. All substances concentration and economical use, the
Ø 200 mm 66061231 66061237 66061234
NEODia plastic bottle is 100% in the NEODia formulation comply NEODia liquids score points mainly
Ø 250 mm 66061232 66061238 66061235
biodegradable and compostable with the REACH regulation and are by their VOC-free binding agent and
Ø 300 mm 66061233 66061239 66061236
((standard NF EN 13 432). classified as non-toxic and harmless. excellent cost-effectiveness.
TOUCHLAM 3TL1
SA MG XLAM
Ø 200 mm 66055593 66055596 66055599
Ø 250 mm 66055594 66055597 66055600
Ø 300 mm 66055595 66055598 66055601

TOUCHLAM 3FV1
Metallographic grinding and polishing machines
SA MG XLAM
Ø 200 mm 66055602 66055605 66055608
Ø 250 mm 66055603 66055606 66055609
Ø 300 mm 66055604 66055607 66055610

TOUCHLAM 4FV1
SA MG XLAM
Ø 200 mm 66055612 66055616 66055620
Quantity per delivery unit: Ø 250 mm 66055613 66055617 66055621
5 pcs. special varieties and Ø 300 mm 66055614 66055618 66055622
diameter on request! SMARTLAM 2.0 MASTERLAM 3.0
TOUCHLAM 4MP1
SA = self-adhesive
MG = magnetic SA MG XLAM
XLAM = adapter system Ø 200 mm 66055623 66055626 66055629 Kulzer offers a wide range of machines for the use of our and polishing machine MASTERLAM with central and
Ø 250 mm 66055624 66055627 66055630 grinding disks and polishing cloths. From the manual or individual sample pressure, all requirements for modern
Ø 300 mm 66055625 66055628 66055631 semi-automatic SMARTLAM to the automatic grinding sample preparation are covered here.

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POLISHING POLISHING AGENT POLISHING AGENT POLISHING

BioDiamant “All-in-One” NEODia BioDiamant Final Liquid & Superfinish

Grain-size distribution of diamond dust

100
Percentage [%]

BIODIAMANT yellow
80 Competitors
(6 µm)
product (6 µm)
60
Competitors
40 product (6 µm)

20

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Diamond grain-size [µm]

Kulzer "All-in-One" diamond suspensions are used without We remain true to the claim of perfect sample preparation. Final Liquid
BIODIAMANT stands for uniform grain distribution any additional lubricant, which results in a consistent, But NEODia Liquids can do more: Optimum polishing Final polishing solution made of colloidal silicon dioxide.
reproducible quality at all times and a significant savings results due to good material removal behaviour are Abrasive: Silica (SiO2) pH 9 with a grain size of 50 nm.
100
High efficiency with flocked polishing cloths (TouchLam
Percentage [%]

Embedding resin complemented by the highest-possible health and


in consumption. This ensures that the same number of
Embedding resin
Specimen
 BIODIAMANT yellow
diamonds80is always sprayed on and partialCompetitors
(6 µm) dilution of the
product (6 µm)
environmental protection. 4FV3, 4FV1, 3FV1) or TouchLam 4MP1, 4MP2. Used for
all types of material.
suspension is avoided. NEODia BioDiamant Liquids set standards!
60
Specimen Competitors
BioDiamant abrasives satisfy all these requirements. NEODia is the first VOC*-free diamond suspension in a Superfinish
100 product (6 µm)
[%]

40 Aluminium-oxide suspension with very high level of purity.


In addition to the liquids coded according to our own colour 100% biodegradable plastic bottle. *VOC
BIODIAMANT yellow
Percentage

80
(6 µm) Competitors system, the
20 special types MM 140 as an unpigmented (Volatile Organic Compounds) refers to the group of volatile The extremely fine open particles guarantee an excellent
100
product (6 µm) polish. Easy to use and very well suited for the final polish
[%]

variant and the Diamantstick as a Diamantpaste are also organic compounds.


60
BIODIAMANT yellow of soft materials. The Superfinish is available in 2 grain
available. 0All0 BioDiamant
Percentage

4 Liquids
6 can be8 optimally
10 applied
80 Competitors
(6 µm) Competitors 2 12 NEODia benefits
product (6 µm) sizes (Superfinish 1 = 0.25 μm and Superfinish 2 =
Uniform
40 grain distribution & optimum
productdosage
(6 µm) with automatic dosing equipment as wellDiamond as withgrain-size
the manual[µm]  VOC-free, non-toxic, harmless to health
60
 uniform material removalEmbedding resin
Competitors pump bottle.  narrow tolerances of the grain sizes
0.05 μm).
20
40
  short product (6 µm) times
preparation  polycrystalline diamonds provide the best cutting edges
BioDiamant Benefits
0lower deformation depth Specimen Delivery units NEODia Liquids
 more efficient than conventional diamond suspensions  homogeneous micrograph due to high concentration of
20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
 uniform deformation
Diamond grain-size [µm]  harmless to health poly-crystalline diamonds and finely graded grain sizes 66077903 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, blue 1 µm 400 ml
0contact to the working disk
 narrow tolerances of the grain sizes  biodegradable liquid, compostable bottle 66077904 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, green 3 μm 400 ml
0 2 4
 adequate lubrication/cooling
6 8 10 12 Embedding resin
 high diamond concentrations  excellent cost-effectiveness 66077905 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, yellow 6 μm 400 ml
Diamond grain-size [µm]
 optimum lubricating effect of the water-based  suitable for the NEODIA suspensions:
carrier fluid
Specimen 66077906 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, red 9 µm 400 ml
 economical in use 66079385 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, grey 14 µm 400 ml
Lubricant Fluid MM 702 and MM 704
 optimal
BIODIAMANT steht fürfor processingKornverteilung
gleichmäßige in automatic machines or manually 66077907 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, blue 1 µm 2500 ml
Avoid application errors Embedding resin
Water-based lubricants for combination with the NEODia
 All-in-One
suspensions.. The formula provides the best lubrication 66077908 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, green 3 μm 2500 ml
Korngrößenverteilung von Diamantstaub
Specimen and cooling during preparation. The sample can be easily 66077909 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, yellow 6 μm 2500 ml
Poor dosage Embedding resin
 Aquaplaning effect

 Edge rounding Specimen


 cleaned with water, alcohol or watery cleaning agents. 66077910 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, red
66079386 BioDiamant NEODia F POLY, grey
9 µm
14 µm
2500 ml
2500 ml

 long preparation times


66007014 Spray head for NEODia bottles, 400 ml -- 1 pc.
Delivery units BioDiamant (spray bottle)
Embedding resin
66031402 BioDiamant Liquid blue 12 μm 250 g Delivery units Lubricant Fluid MM 702 and 704
66031403 BioDiamant Liquid green 9Specimen
μm 250 g We go one step further. 66050056 Lubricant Fluid MM 702 -- 1000 ml
66031404 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 6 μm 250 g Come along! We remain true to the 66069908 Lubricant Fluid MM 702 -- 5000 ml
66031382 BioDiamant Liquid orange 3 μm 250 g claim of perfect sample preparation. 66079694 Lubricant Fluid MM 704 -- 1000 ml
Uneven grain sizes or Embedding resin
grain distribution
 Decrease in grinding Specimen
 66031383 BioDiamant Liquid red 1 μm 250 g But NEODia Liquids can do more:
Optimum polishing results due to good Delivery units Final Liquid and Superfinish
Embedding resin Delivery units BioDiamant Liquid MM and Diamantpaste material removal behaviour are complemented by the 66006892 Final Liquid 0.05 μm 500 ml
quality 66031386 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1 μm 250 g highest-possible health and environmental protection. 66046713 Superfinish 1 0.25 μm 1000 ml
 long preparation times Specimen BIODIAMANT steht für gleichmäßige Kornverteilung
Spray bottle NEODia Liquids have a novel binder that is free of 66046714 Superfinish 2 0.05 μm 1000 ml
64708736 Diamantpaste MM 140 A 1 μm 10 g Stick
Korngrößenverteilung von Diamantstaub volatile organic compounds (VOC). 66079858 Superfinish Liquid L1 -- 1000 ml
66094436 Superfinish Liquid L2 -- 1000 ml

BIODIAMANT steht für gleichmäßige Kornverteilung


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Korngrößenverteilung von Diamantstaub
BIODIAMANT steht für gleichmäßige Kornverteilung
POLISHING CHANGING SYSTEMS CHANGING SYSTEMS GRINDING/POLISHING

Adapter systems
The efficient way

FIXLAM / FIXLAM-M XLAM and XLAM-M


FIXLAM is a self-adhesive film for securing sandpaper The XLAM disk has a microstructured surface that secures
with paper backing in the grinding machine – ideal in the XLAM cloths and all smooth surfaces by means of a
combination with the non-stick-coated FAS disks in the suction effect.
adhesive version and with metal backing (FIXLAM-M) With their smooth plastic backing, the polishing cloths can
suitable for all magnet carrier disks (MS-Disk). be securely and easily attached to the XLAM backing disk,
just like SiC abrasive foils, the non-adhesive SiC paper or
FAS / FAS-M grinding disks with smooth metal backing, for example the
The FAS disk is a special non-stick disk that is suitable for CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM / SILVER / GOLD.
all gluing systems. The FAS-M provides the same surface Use the XLAM-M disk to take advantage of the XLAM
properties and can be used for all magnet systems. Thus, system, also with magnetic systems. This is specially
self-adhesive disks and especially SiC papers can be easily designed for magnet systems.
integrated into a magnet system.
Adapter systems allow the quick change
of grinding and polishing cloths as well as MAGNETIQUE SUPPORT DISK (MS-DISK)
The self-adhesive Magnetique Support Disk turns your
diamond grinding disks and SiC papers. aluminium support disk into a magnetic changing system.
Due to the coating, the special surfaces The MS-DISK is glued onto the carrier disk and you can use
allow a quick change of all grinding and all the advantages of the magnet system.

polishing media without adhesive residues Magnetique Support Disk


 Self-adhesive back

in almost unlimited cycles.  Magnetic surface

FIXLAM Disk FAS Disk XLAM-M XLAM


64713122 Ø 200 mm 64713115 Ø 200 mm 66061591 Ø 200 mm 66061595 Ø 200 mm
64713124 Ø 250 mm 64713117 Ø 250 mm 66061592 Ø 250 mm 66061596 Ø 250 mm
64713125 Ø 300 mm 64713118 Ø 300 mm 66061593 Ø 300 mm 66061597 Ø 300 mm
Delivery unit: 1 piece Delivery unit: 1 piece
FIXLAM-M Disk FAS-M Disk
Combination of adapter systems and application XLAM-M
66056007 Ø 200 mm 64714612 Ø 200 mm MS-Disk  Back side self-adhesive or
With the changing systems, different adaptations can be
66056008 Ø 250 mm 64714613 Ø 250 mm 66005892 Ø 200 mm magnetic
combined and thus prepare the next preparation steps
66056009 Ø 300 mm 64714614 Ø 300 mm 66005894 Ø 250 mm  Surface with suction effect
quickly and easily.
Delivery unit FIX LAM: 5 pieces Delivery unit FAS: 1 piece 66005895 Ø 300 mm
Delivery unit: 1 piece

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1. SiC paper without adhesive 1. SiC paper without adhesive 1. SiC paper self-adhesive, 1. SiC paper self-adhesive, 1. SiC paper self-adhesive, 1. SiC paper self-adhesive, 1. Grinding or polishing disk
backing backing Grinding or polishing disk Grinding or polishing disk Grinding or polishing disk Grinding or polishing disk metal-backed
2. FIXLAM 2. FIXLAM-M adhesive-backed adhesive-backed with smooth back with smooth back 2. MS-Disk
3. FAS / FAS-M Disk 3. MS-Disk 2. FAS Disk 2. FAS-M Disk 2. XLAM 2. XLAM-M 3. support disk
or carrier disk or magnetic 3. support disk 3. MS disk or magnetic 3. FAS / FAS-M Disk 3. MS disk or magnetic (non-magnetic)
(non-magnetic) support disk (non-magnetic) support disk or carrier disk support disk
(non-magnetic)

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GRINDING/POLISHING ACCESSORIES SAMPLE PREPARATION

Manual sample holder and From practice


BOX LAM 300 The result counts
Clever accessories

Manual sample holder Ceramic ring (manual Manual sample holder With the grinding and polishing products from Kulzer,
sample An important tool for target preparation. The risk of over- surfaces are removed very gently without deformation or
holder view from below) artefacts.
grinding and the microscopic control effort are extremely
minimized. The manual sample holder is designed for An optimally prepared sample reproduces the true
polished sections as well as thin sections (holder or insert microstructure unaltered. Inhomogeneous structures are
H). The vernier setting makes it possible to achieve a uniformly well represented, brittle edge layers are proc-
defined material removal (distance between 2 graduation essed without breakouts and soft microstructural compo-
marks of the scale = 0.02 mm). The locking ring prevents nents are not eroded or smeared. Only optimally prepared
the preset dimension from being altered during the grinding samples ensure the exact evaluation of the microstruc-
process. The very hard ceramic ring prevents over-grinding tures.
Insert M Insert H and ensures reliable material removal to the desired level.

Manual sample holder


66031155 Manual sample holder M, Ø 40 mm 1 pc.

Inserts for manual sample holder M Ø 40 mm


66031159 Insert Ø 25 mm 1 pc.
66031160 Insert Ø 30 mm 1 pc.
66031161 Insert Ø 32 mm 1 pc.
Sample material: Steel above 45 HRC and cast iron embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ
66031157 Insert H 1 pc.
embedded in: hot embedding resin Technotherm 2000 or cold
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Set ring embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ
Set screw Grinding I SiC paper 180 grain size Water until flat
Work step Grinding/ Grinding/ Time
Specimen locking screw Grinding II CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2 BioDiamant Liquid green 3–5 min
polishing cloth polishing agent
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min
Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 1 or Water until flat
2, depending on the quality of Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1–2 min
the cut
1 0 9 Setting ringwith hole Grinding II CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2 Water 1–3 min
Alternative

Grinding III CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 3 Water 1–3 min work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time

Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2 Water 1 min
Insert
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid red 1 min Grinding II CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 4 Water 2 min

Specimen locking screw Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3–5 min
Alternative
BOX LAM 300 Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1–2 min
The BOX LAM 300 storage system for disks and cloths up work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time

to Ø 300 mm. 10 push trays with a special surface provide Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 1 or Water until flat
Specimen 2, depending on the quality of
space for disks as well as samples, among other things,
the cut
which can be placed in foam pads (accessories).
Grinding II CAMEO DISK SILVER BioDiamant Liquid blue 3 min
or green
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 1–3 min
BOX LAM 300
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid red 1 min

Sample material: Nitriding layer on steel


embedded in: hot embedding resin Technotherm 2000 or cold

BOX LAM
66056022 BOX LAM 300 storage system 1 pc.

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SAMPLE PREPARATION
EMBEDDING SAMPLE PREPARATION

From practice
The result counts

Sample material: Sprayed layer on steel Sample material: Aluminium and alloys Sample material: Glass body soldered in steel sleeve embedded in: Sample material: Sandwich metal steel, bronze, aluminium, unetched
embedded in: hot embedding resin Technotherm 2000 or cold embedded in: cold embedding resin Technovit 4071, Technovit cold embedding resin 4071 or Technovit EPOX embedded in: Cold embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ
embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ 4002 IQ, Technovit 4006 SE or light-curing embedding resin Technovit
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
2000 LC
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Grinding I Diamond grinding disk 20 µm Water until flat Grinding I SiC paper 180 grain size
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time or CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2
Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 1 Water until flat Grinding II SiC paper 1200 grain size
Grinding II CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2 Water 1–2 min Grinding I SiC paper 180 grain size Water until flat Grinding II CAMEO DISK GOLD BioDiamant Liquid green 3 min
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min
Grinding III CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 3 Water 1 min Grinding II SiC paper 320 grain size Water 1 min Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min
Polish II 2TS5 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 4 min
Grinding IV CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 4 Water 1 min Grinding III SiC paper 600 grain size Water 1 min Polish II 2TS4 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 2 min
Polish III 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid red 1 min
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3–5 min Grinding IV SiC paper 1200 grain size Water 1 min Polish III 4FV1 BioDiamant Final Liquid 1 min

Grinding V SiC paper 2500 grain size Water 1 min


Polish II 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 2 min Sample material: Galvanized connecting wire
Polish III 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1 min Polish I 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 3–6 min Sample material: CFRP material embedded in cold embedding resin Technovit 4006 SE
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1–2 min embedded in: Cold embedding resin 4000 or 4002 IQ
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Sample material: Sprayed layer on steel work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Grinding I SiC paper 320 grain size
embedded in: cold embedding resin 4000 or cold Sample material: Titanium and titanium alloy Grinding I Diamond grinding disk 20 µm Water
embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ embedded in: cold embedding resin Technovit 4006 SE SiC paper 600 grain size
or SiC paper up to 2500 grain
size SiC paper 1200 grain size
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 5–10 min Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min
Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 1 Water Grinding I SiC paper 180 grain size Water until flat Polish II 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 5 min Polish II 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 2 min
Grinding II CAMEO DISK SILVER BioDiamant Liquid blue 5 min Grinding II SiC paper 320 grain size Water 1 min
Polish II 4MP1 BioDiamant Final Liquid 1 min
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 2–3 min Grinding III SiC paper 600 grain size Water 1 min Sample material: Printed circuit board with VIAS
Polish II 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid red 5 min Grinding IV SiC paper 1200 grain size Water 1 min embedded in: cold embedding resin Technovit 4006 SE Sample material: Hard metal
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid green 3–5 min
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time embedded in: Cold embedding resin 4002 IQ or Technovit 4071
Sample material: Populated printed circuit board with chip Polish II 4FV1, 4MP1 BioDiamant Final Liquid 1–5 min
Grinding I SiC paper 1200 grain size Water work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
embedded in: cold embedding resin 4006 SE or light-curing
embedding resin Technovit 2000 LC Sample material: Ceramic
Polish I 2TS4 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3 min Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 2 Water until flat
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid red 1 min Grinding II CAMEO DISK GOLD BioDiamant Liquid green 3–5 min
work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time embedded in: cold embedding resin Technovit EPOX
Polish I 2TS4 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 3–4 min
Grinding I SiC paper 320 grain size Water until flat work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Sample material: Hard metal Polish II 2TS4 BioDiamant Liquid red 5 min
Grinding II SiC paper 600 grain size Water 1 min Grinding I Diamond grinding disk 40 µm Water until flat embedded in: hot embedding resin Technotherm 2000 or cold
Grinding III SiC paper 2500 grain size Water 1/2 min Grinding II CAMEO DISK GOLD BioDiamant Liquid green 3–5 min embedding resin Technovit 4002 IQ
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 3–5 min Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 10–20 min work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1/2–1 min Polish II 2TS8 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 5 min
Grinding I CAMEO DISK PLATINIUM 1 or 2 Water until flat
Polish III 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 2 min
Grinding II CAMEO DISK SILVER BioDiamant Liquid blue 2–5 min
Sample material: Unpopulated printed circuit board
Polish I 2TS1 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 2–3 min
embedded in: cold embedding resin 4006 SE or light-curing
embedding resin Technovit 2000 LC Polish II 4FV4 BioDiamant Liquid red 2–4 min

work step Grinding/polishing cloth Grinding/polishing agent Time

Grinding I SiC paper 180 grain size Water until flat


Grinding II SiC paper 320 grain size Water 1 min
Grinding III SiC paper 600 grain size Water 1 min
Grinding IV SiC paper 1200 grain size Water 1 min
Polish I 2TS5 BioDiamant Liquid yellow 2–3 min
Polish II 4FV1 BioDiamant Liquid MM 140 1 min
or red

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