QuickSet Acrylic Use & Mixing Instructions

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Product Guide 
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QuickSet Acrylic Mounting Resin 
Date: 10/2020, v1.7
Refer to the SDS document for 
additional safety information. 
 
QuickSet is a fast-curing acrylic for cold mounting of a variety of metallographic specimens, 
especially printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other electronic components. It provides good edge 
retention and very low shrinkage. 
 
Instructions 
1. Clean the sample using micro organic soap, isopropyl alcohol and/or an ultrasonic 
cleaner to improve mounting material adhesion and prevent outgassing. Dry with heat 
or clean air to remove all moisture prior to mounting. 
2. Pour two (2) parts powder into a mixing cup and one (1) part liquid into another cup. 
Note: Do not use wax lined or paper cups. Unless they are cooled in water, the use of 
disposable mounting cups is also not recommended to avoid melting the cup itself. 
3. Pour the powder into the liquid. Stir gently until the mixture appears homogenous. 
Note: If a thinner mixture is desired, more liquid can be added; however, the cure time 
will increase. 
4. Pour the mixture over the sample in the mounting cup. 
5. Let the mount harden/cure. 
 
Eliminating Bubbles & Air Pockets 
A pressure chamber can be used to eliminate bubble formation by filling open pores and 
cavities, which can interfere with adhesion of the mounting resin to the sample and can collect 
debris during grinding and polishing. Debris will contaminate the polishing cloths, leaving 
scratches on the polished surface. After pouring the acrylic, fully cure the mount in a pressure 
chamber at 25-30 psi. 
 
Sample Removal 
When cured, QuickSet is non-soluble in alcohol and soluble in acetone. If a sample needs to be 
removed from acrylic that is cured or not fully cured, it can be dissolved using acetone. 
 
 
Technical Information 
Mixing Ratio (by volume) 
2:1 Powder to Liquid* 
Curing Time 
6-10 minutes* 
Pot Life 
2 minutes* 
Peak Exothermic 
Curing Temperature 
140 °F (60 °C)* 
Durometer Hardness 
87D 
* Optimum mixing ratio 
GHS07 
GHS02 


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Table 1: QuickSet Standard Curing Parameters 
Mount Size 
Cure Time 
(Minutes)* 
Mixing Ratio 
Weight (g)** 
 
Hardener 
 
1"/ 25 mm 
6-8 
2:1 
9.69 
4.85 
 
1.25"/ 32 mm 
6-8 
2:1 
15.17 
7.58 
 
1.5"/ 38-40 mm 
6-8 
2:1 
21.83 
10.92 
 
2"/ 50 mm 
6-8 
2:1 
30.56 
15.28 
* Mixing ratio and room temperature will influence performance and the data in the table above; if mixture of 
components by weight is not done precisely, these numbers will also vary. Place large molds into a shallow bath of 
water to reduce exothermic heat. 
** Per one (1) mount 
Powder