QuickCure Acrylic Use and Mix Instructions.pdf
WARNING! Refer to the SDS document for additional safety information. Instructions: 1) To improve adhesion an d product performance , degrease/clean the sample prior to mounting using acetone, isoprop yl alcohol, or an u…
WARNING!
Refer to the SDS document for
additional safety information.
Instructions:
1) To improve adhesion and product
performance, degrease/clean the sample
prior to mounting using acetone, isopropyl
alcohol, or an ultrasonic cleaner. Air dry, or
heat dry, to evaporate residual moisture.
2) Pour two (2) parts powder into a mixing cup
and one (1) part liquid into another cup (do
not use wax lined or paper cups).
3) Pour the POWDER into the LIQUID. Stir
gently until the powder is fully saturated. If
a thinner mixture is desired, more liquid can
be added, but the cure time will increase.
4) Pour the mixture into the mounting cup over
the sample and allow it to cure/harden.
5) If using a pressure chamber, place the
mounting cup into the chamber, seal it, and
fill with 25-30 psi. Let the sample fully cure
under pressure.
QuickCure
Acrylic Mounting Resin
Description
QuickCure is a clear, fast curing acrylic for
cold mounting of metallographic specimens
and printed circuit boards (PCB’s). It
provides good edge retention, low shrinkage
and good flowability to fill open cavities,
through-holes and cracks.
Mixing Ratio (by VOLUME)
2:1 Powder to Liquid*
Pot Life
3 minutes*
Curing Time
15-20 minutes
Max. Curing Temperature
60 °C (140 °F)*
Durometer Hardness
80D
Chemical Properties
Non-soluble in alcohol (cured)
Soluble in acetone (cured)
* Optimum mixing ratio – may be modified
for lower viscosity by increasing the volume
of liquid; however, longer cure times will
result
Eliminating Bubbles
Bubbles in the acrylic occur from agitation
during mixing and outgassing that occurs as
the temperature converts residue from liquid
or solid into gas. Allied’s pressure chambers
work well to eliminate this occurrence, by
preventing the formation of air bubbles
during the curing process.
Pressure Chamber
Rev: 06/2020
GHS07
GHS02
GHS08
Mount Size
Cure Time
(Minutes)*
Mixing
Ratio
Max Temperature
Weight (g)**
Powder
Liquid
1"/ 25 mm
15 – 20
2:1
140 ºF (60 ºC)
10.47
6.15
1.25"/ 32 mm
15 – 20
2:1
140 ºF (60 ºC)
13.53
7.95
1.5"/ 38 - 40 mm
15 – 20
2:1
140 ºF (60 ºC)
19.5
11.45
2"/ 50 mm
15 – 20
2:1
140 ºF (60 ºC)
28.88
16.96
* Mixing ratio and room temperature will influence performance and the data in the table above. Room
temperature of 77 °F (25 °C) will yield these numbers. If mixture of components by weight is not done precisely,
these numbers will also vary. Placing molds into a shallow bath of water will also reduce exothermic heat.
** Per one (1) mount
Note: The use of "disposable mounting cups" is not recommended unless they are cooled in water to
avoid melting the cup itself.
Rev: 06/2020