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How to Use Hot Mounting Consumables?

Before you start using Hot Mounting Consumables, it is essential that you properly prepare your specimens for mounting. You should clean the specimens in acetone or alcohol, then dry them thoroughly. Use tweezers to position the specimens in the mounting cylinder. The height of the final mount should be approximately 20 mm, but you may need to adjust the size of the specimen to meet the height requirements. You may also use metal fixation clips to support small specimens.

Generally, hot mounting resins are more expensive than their cold counterparts. For this process, the specimen is inserted into a mould, and the resin is then poured over it. The cold mounting resin usually consists of two components, but some contain three components. Both components must be mixed thoroughly and accurately. This step is particularly important for specimens with small and intricate details. This step is also crucial, as the specimen may shift while the resin hardens.

While cold and hot mounting methods have similar processes, there are differences between the two types. Cold mounting requires little or no pressure, whereas hot mounting requires heat. In some cases, however, the process may be required for samples with irregular shapes. Regardless of the process, it is important to use the correct consumables for the job. While cold mounting requires more precision and fewer consumables, the quality of the mounting material is the same.

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