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QATM QMOUNT UV Cold Mounting Device – Light-Cure Materialography | 365 nm
The QATM QMOUNT is a UV light-curing cold mounting device that embeds heat- and pressure-sensitive metallographic and AM specimens in transparent resin — 365 nm LED curing, adjustable 0–100 min, sample support up to 200 × 260 mm.
- ✔ Cures at 365 nm without press heat or pressure — ideal for delicate and porous AM parts
- ✔ Transparent mounts you can remove in a short cycle; curing time adjustable 0–100 min
- ✔ Connect a QATM suction unit for extra work safety
- ✔ Lead time: configured to order — request the current timeline
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metallography lab actually checks
Zero-stress mounting
UV cold curing embeds fragile, porous and heat-sensitive AM samples without the heat or pressure that would distort a lattice or delaminate a coating — the specimen you analyze is the specimen you made.
An applications engineer on the line
Method setup, consumable selection and troubleshooting from engineers who run sample prep and materials characterization in-house. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
About this product
The QATM QMOUNT is a modern device for light-curing (UV) cold mounting of materialographic samples. It embeds heat- and pressure-sensitive specimens — delicate AM parts, electronics, porous structures — in transparent resin fast, without the heat or pressure of a hot press.
Why labs choose the QMOUNT
Cold, fast, transparent mounting for sensitive samples.
No heat, no pressure
365 nm UV curing embeds samples that would deform, oxidize or crack under a hot press — delicate AM lattices, coatings and electronics.
Short cycle
Powerful custom LED technology cures in a very short time frame; transparent samples release quickly.
Transparent mounts
See the specimen position through the mount for precise sectioning and orientation.
Safer handling
A QATM suction unit connects directly to improve work safety around the resin.
How Additive Plus delivers the QMOUNT
Not a drop-shipped box — configured, installed and supported.
Step 01
Configured to your specimens
We match wheels, consumables, holders and mould sizes to your materials and sample sizes before the machine ships.
Step 02
Installed and trained on-site
Delivery, setup and operator training at your lab. Your team runs a first preparation cycle with us on the line.
Step 03
Validated methods, ongoing support
Saved preparation methods dialed in for your alloys, plus method help and service from engineers who run sample prep in-house.
Key specifications
UV cold mounting, 365 nm wavelength, sample support up to 200 × 260 mm, sample height up to 40 mm, curing 0–100 min, ~14.5 kg. See the full Specifications tab below for every value.
Typical applications
Where the QMOUNT earns its place in the lab.
Sensitive AM parts
Mount porous or lattice structures without deformation
Electronics & PCBs
Cold mounting for temperature-sensitive assemblies
Coatings & thin films
No heat that could alter the layer
Failure analysis
Preserve fragile fracture surfaces
Fast turnaround
High-throughput cold mounting in QC
Mixed materials
Bi-metal and composite samples that need low stress
Not sure UV cold mounting fits?
Compare the closest machines in the QATM line.
Tell us which samples are heat- or pressure-sensitive — a applications engineer will recommend the right configuration and consumables. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the QMOUNT through Additive Plus
- Authorized QATM channel — sales, installation, training and service from one partner
- Full prep chain: sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching and optical analysis
- Resins and suction accessories matched to your samples before shipping
- Method help from engineers who run metallographic prep in-house
- <24h response · 200+ systems delivered across 23 countries
| Brand | QATM |
| Max. sample support surface | 200 x 260 mm / 7.87 x 10.24 in |
| Max. sample height | 40 mm |
| Wavelength | 365 nm |
| Adjustable curing time | 0 - 100 min |
| Polymerization temperature (depending on application) | 70- 90 °C |
| Connection voltage | 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz (1Ph/N/PE) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 377 x 172 x 436 mm / 14.84 x 6.77 x 17.17 in |
| Weight (depending on equipment) | 14,5 kg |
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The QATM OPAL 410 is a fully automatic, hydraulic hot mounting press that embeds metallographic and AM specimens in thermosetting resin before grinding and polishing — mould assemblies Ø 25.2–40 mm, 20–200 °C, up to 450 bar.
- ✔ Fully automatic cycle — set pressure, heating and water-saving cooling, then press start
- ✔ Two mounts at once with a spacer; six selectable pressures by sample size
- ✔ Tool-free bayonet closure; solid powder-coated aluminium, water-cooled, quiet hydraulics
- ✔ Lead time: configured to order — request the current timeline
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QATM QPRESS 50 Modular Hot Mounting Press – Up to 4 Stations | Ø 25.2–50 mm
The QATM QPRESS 50 is a modular hot mounting press with up to four independent pressing units, so different specimens mount simultaneously at their own size and material — Ø 25.2–50 mm cylinders, 20–200 °C, 7" touch control.
- ✔ 2 or 4 independent pressing units — mount different sizes and materials at the same time
- ✔ 7" touch screen with user accounts, preinstalled recipes and maintenance tasks
- ✔ Ø 25.2–50 mm mould cylinders, 250–350 bar, energy-efficient in a robust steel case
- ✔ Lead time: configured to order — request the current timeline
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· Lead time: configured to order — request current timelineFrom metallography and AM-QC labs running the QATM QMOUNT
Unedited feedback from metallography and AM-QC labs.
★★★★★
Edge retention on mounted AM samples is excellent — no rounding when we grind to the surface layer.
ML
Marco L. Metallography Lead · Additive manufacturing
★★★★★
Two mounts per cycle and preset recipes cut our mounting time noticeably.
SK
Sabine K. Lab Manager · Materials testing
★★★★★
Support and training were handled properly — the team was productive on day one.
AP
Andre P. Quality Engineer · Aerospace components
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
When should I choose UV cold mounting over a hot press?
Choose the QMOUNT when heat or pressure would damage the sample — delicate AM lattices, porous structures, electronics and PCBs, or coatings whose properties change with temperature. UV curing at 365 nm embeds the specimen at low stress, so what you analyze is what you made. For robust bulk metals, a hot press like the OPAL 410 is usually faster.
What curing wavelength and time does the QMOUNT use?
The QMOUNT cures with customized, powerful LED technology at 365 nm, with curing time adjustable from 0 to 100 minutes to suit the resin and mould size. Typical polymerization temperature stays around 70–90 °C depending on the application — far gentler than a hot press.
How large a sample can the QMOUNT mount?
The QMOUNT offers a maximum sample support surface of 200 × 260 mm and a maximum sample height of 40 mm, so it handles a range of specimen and mould sizes in one device. A QATM suction unit can be connected to improve work safety around the resin.
Are the QMOUNT mounts transparent, and why does that matter?
Yes — the UV-transparent moulds and resin produce a clear mount, so you can see the specimen's position and orientation through the block. That makes precise sectioning and alignment easier, and the transparent sample releases from the mould within a short time frame.
What is the lead time for the QMOUNT and what's included?
The QMOUNT is configured to your specimens and built to order, so lead time depends on the current configuration and production queue — request a current timeline and we'll confirm it in writing. Every unit includes installation and operator training plus a tailored service plan. Additive Plus is an authorized QATM channel, so sales, setup, training and service run through one partner. Tell us your materials and sample sizes and we'll quote the right configuration.
What support does Additive Plus provide after the QMOUNT is installed?
After the QMOUNT is installed and your team is trained, you get method help, consumable selection and troubleshooting from engineers who run metallographic sample preparation in-house — not a remote ticket queue. Reply times are under 24 hours, typically sub-4h, NDA standard. A tailored service plan covers maintenance and spare parts so the machine stays in production, and we help dial in methods for your specific alloys.
How does the QMOUNT fit additive-manufacturing quality control?
Reliable AM QC — porosity and density counts, grain and phase analysis, layer-bonding and weld inspection, failure analysis — all start from a correctly prepared cross-section. The QMOUNT is one step in that chain (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching and optical analysis), and Additive Plus can supply the whole chain so results stay consistent and defensible. Send a specimen and we'll prepare it as a service before you commit.
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