Made to order
- Install + training on-site setup and operator training included
- Configured to order holders, consumables and methods matched to your specimens
QATM OPAL 410 Automatic Hot Mounting Press – Hydraulic, Water-Cooled | Ø 25.2–40 mm
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
What your metallography lab actually checks
Edge retention to the surface
Hot compression mounting keeps AM and coated samples tight to the resin, so surface layers, edges and thin coatings survive grinding without rounding — exactly what matters when you measure layer thickness or near-surface porosity.
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 on request.
The QATM OPAL 410 is a fully automatic hot mounting press. It embeds metallographic and additive-manufacturing specimens in thermosetting resin so edges stay flat and protected through grinding and polishing — a clean, repeatable mount is the foundation of every reliable cross-section.
Why labs choose the OPAL 410
Hands-off hot mounting with edge retention you can trust.
Fully automatic program
Set pressure, heating and cooling once, press start. Parameters can be adjusted live during the cycle.
Edge retention
Hot compression mounting holds the sample tight to the resin so surface layers and coatings don’t round off when you grind.
Water-saving cooling
Continuous or pulsed water cooling — pulsed mode cuts water consumption markedly.
Two mounts per cycle
Mould assemblies Ø 25.2–40 mm in six sizes; run two mounts at once with a spacer.
How Additive Plus delivers the OPAL 410
Not a drop-shipped box — configured, installed and supported.
Configured to your specimens
We match wheels, consumables, holders and mould sizes to your materials and sample sizes before the machine ships.
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.
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
Automatic hydraulic hot mounting press, Ø 25.2–40 mm mould assemblies, 20–200 °C thermostat, up to 450 bar, 4× 500 W heating, ~40 kg. See the full Specifications tab below for every value.
Typical applications
Where the OPAL 410 earns its place in the lab.
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Why source the OPAL 410 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
- Mould assemblies and resins matched to your specimens before shipping
- Method help from engineers who run metallographic prep in-house
- <24h response · 200+ systems delivered across 23 countries
| Brand | QATM |
| Mold assembly | ø 25.2 - 40 mm (6 different sizes) |
| Closure system | bayonet |
| Thermostate range | 20-200°C |
| Heating time | variable 0-30 min |
| Cooling time | variable 0-30 min |
| Max. pressure in mold assembly depending on mold assembly's size | 450 bar |
| Connection power | 3.1 kVA |
| Heating power | 4x 500 W |
| W x H x D | 350 x 400 x 450 mm / 13.78 x 15.75 x 17.72 in |
| Weight | ~ 40 kg |
Other products teams run alongside QATM OPAL 410 Automatic Hot Mounting Press – Hydraulic, Water-Cooled | Ø 25.2–40 mm
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
Made to order
· Lead time: configured to order — request current timeline
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
Made to order
· Lead time: configured to order — request current timelineWhat our customers say
“Harry and team were professional, effective communicators as we set up the order, then they executed quickly and produced an amazing product for us at a very competitive price. Am looking forward to our next print w Additive Plus!”
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“Harry was very professional and helped me out with my 3D printing needs and explained what options I have in terms of filaments such as PEEK. Highly recommended.”
“I needed a 3D enclosure printed urgently in a specific time period, they did great!”
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA on request, typical reply within 4 hours.
Which mould sizes does the OPAL 410 accept?
Does the OPAL 410 preserve edges on coated or additively-manufactured samples?
How is cooling handled on the OPAL 410, and can I reduce water use?
What resins can I run in the OPAL 410?
What is the lead time for the OPAL 410 and what's included?
What support does Additive Plus provide after the OPAL 410 is installed?
How does the OPAL 410 fit additive-manufacturing quality control?
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