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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
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metallography lab actually checks
Parallel, independent mounting
Up to four pressing units each run their own recipe, so a lab mounting mixed sizes and materials doesn't serialize the queue — throughput scales with the modules you add, and edge retention stays consistent.
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 QPRESS 50 is a modular hot mounting press for fast, simultaneous and independent mounting of different materialographic specimens. Its modularity lets you configure exactly the pressing capacity your lab needs — samples can differ in size and material and still mount in parallel.
Why labs choose the QPRESS 50
Parallel, independent hot mounting that scales with the lab.
Up to 4 independent units
Each pressing unit runs its own recipe — mount different diameters and materials at the same time.
7″ touch + recipes
User account management, preinstalled recipes and user-defined maintenance tasks on an intuitive screen.
Edge retention
Hot compression holds AM and coated samples flat to the resin for near-surface analysis.
Fast & efficient
Short cycles and high energy efficiency in a robust, powder-coated steel case.
How Additive Plus delivers the QPRESS 50
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
Modular hot mounting press, 2 or 4 pressing units, Ø 25.2–50 mm mould cylinders, 20–200 °C, 250–350 bar, 1200 W heating, ~50 kg. See the full Specifications tab below for every value.
Typical applications
Where the QPRESS 50 earns its place in the lab.
AM part QC
Parallel mounting of printed coupons
High-throughput labs
Independent stations keep the queue moving
Microstructure
Flat, edge-retained sections
Coatings & surface
Layer-thickness and case-depth mounts
Weld & joint sections
Mixed sizes in one run
Mixed workloads
Different materials mounted simultaneously
Not sure the QPRESS 50 is the right press?
Compare the closest machines in the QATM line.
Tell us your throughput and the range of sample sizes you mount — a applications engineer will recommend the right configuration and consumables. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Why source the QPRESS 50 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
- Pressing units and moulds configured to your workload before shipping
- Method help from engineers who run metallographic prep in-house
- <24h response · 200+ systems delivered across 23 countries
| Brand | QATM |
| Max. number of pressing units | 2/4 Qpress 50-2: up to 2 Qpress 50-4: up to 4 |
| Mould cylinder | ø 25.2 - 50 mm (6 different sizes) |
| Closure system | slide closure |
| Thermostate range | 20-200°C |
| Heating time | adjustable |
| Cooling time | adjustable |
| Max. pressure in mould cylinder depending on mold assembly's size | 250-350 bar |
| Connection power (basic unit) | 1.6 kVA |
| Connection power (additional pressing unit) | 1.5 kVA |
| Heating power | 1200 W |
| W x H x D (basic unit) | 402 x 382 x 563 mm / 15.83 x 15.04 x 22.17 in |
| W x H x D (additional pressing unit) | 187 x 382 x 449 mm / 7.36 x 15.04 x 17.68 in |
| Weight | ~ 50 kg |
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- ✔ 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
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- ✔ 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 QPRESS 50
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.
How many samples can the QPRESS 50 mount at once?
The QPRESS 50 is modular with up to four independent pressing units (QPRESS 50-2 up to two, QPRESS 50-4 up to four). Because each unit is independent, you can mount specimens of different sizes and materials at the same time, each with its own recipe — so a busy lab isn't serialized behind one press.
What mould diameters and pressures does the QPRESS 50 use?
The QPRESS 50 takes Ø 25.2–50 mm mould cylinders in six sizes, with maximum pressure of 250–350 bar depending on mould size, a 20–200 °C thermostat range and 1200 W heating. Adjustable heating and cooling times let you tune the cycle to each resin.
Can each pressing unit on the QPRESS 50 run a different recipe?
Yes. Each pressing unit operates independently, and the 7" touch screen holds preinstalled recipes plus user-account management and user-defined maintenance tasks. Operators pick the right recipe per station, so mixed workloads mount in parallel without cross-setup.
Is the QPRESS 50 energy-efficient?
Yes. QATM designed the QPRESS 50 to combine fast mounting with high energy efficiency, housed in a robust, powder-coated steel case. Short cycles and independent stations mean you heat only the units you need, which keeps running costs down in high-throughput labs.
What is the lead time for the QPRESS 50 and what's included?
The QPRESS 50 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 QPRESS 50 is installed?
After the QPRESS 50 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 QPRESS 50 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 QPRESS 50 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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