ZCC2087 - Manual
24. August 2021
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5.3 Choice of the appropriate spacing of cuts
The spacing of the cross-cutting pattern is dependent on the thickness of the film and the
selected standard (Method A - X-cut or Method B - Lattice).
Select the appropriate spacing of cuts:
5.3.1 Spacing according to DIN EN ISO2409
Film thickness
Substrate
Spacing of cuts
0
μm
- 60
μm
hard
1 mm
0
μm
- 60
μm
soft
2 mm
Above 60
μm
to 120
μm
hard and soft
2 mm
Above 120
μm
to 250
μm
hard and soft
3 mm
The cross-
cut test is not suitable for substrates with a film thickness over 250 μm.
5.3.2 Spacing according to ASTM D3359
Film thickness
Spacing of cuts
0
μm
- 50
μm
0 mil
–
2 mil
1 mm
50
μm
- 125
μm
2 mil
–
5 mil
2 mm
To test film thickness over 125 μm use test method A, as described in the standard.
