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NSTRUCTION
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TERAPRESS TP 7500S
Mounting Press
Please read this instruction manual carefully and follow all installation, operating and safety guidelines.
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TIP: Compression mounting at higher than the recommended minimum temperature
generally improves the properties of the mount.
TIP: A useful tip for marking or identifying a specimen is to mold the label inside of the
mount (Figure 7 - 7). If the entire mount is an acrylic, just place the label on top the
mount and cover it with a little acrylic powder. To label other compression mounting
resins, add a thin layer of acrylic over the other mounting material and then position
the label on this layer. Finish off the mount with another layer of acrylic.
Figure 7 - 7. Example of labeling mounts using acrylic resin on top of a phenolic base.
TABLE Ia. Compression Mounting Resin Characteristics
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PHENOLICS ACRYLICS
EPOXY
(Glass - filled)
DIALLYL
PHTHALATES
Type Thermoset Thermoplastic Thermoset
Thermoset
Cost Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Ease of Use Excellent Moderate Good Good
Availability of Colors Yes No No Yes
Cycle Times Excellent Moderate Good Good
Edge Retention Fair Good Excellent Excellent
Clarity None Excellent None None
Hardness Low Medium High High