Pace Technologies, CONDUCTO-CU-5, Conductive (Copper) Powder, 5 lb
Compression mounting is a very useful mounting technique which can provide better specimen edge retention compared to castable mounting resins. Compression mounting resins are available in different colors and with various fillers to improve hardness or conductivity.
Several compression mounting characteristics include:
- Convenient means to hold the specimen
- Provides a standard format to mount multiple specimens
- Protects edges
- Provides proper specimen orientation
- Provides the ability to label and store the specimens
Compression mounts are quick and easy to produce, requiring several minutes to cure at the appropriate mounting temperature. Most of the time required in compression mounting occurs during the heating and cooling cycles. When choosing a compression mounting machine, the most important features include its maximum heating temperature and how intimately the heater and water cooler are connected to the mold assembly. The better compression mounting machines have heaters which can reach temperatures of at least 200°C ( 450°F). For faster turn around time, water cooling is essential.
