Buehler SimpliMet 3000 - Trouble Shooting When Using Thermosetting Resins

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MA201435_13.1 [Original Instructions] 6/25/2012
Trouble Shooting when using Thermosetting Resins
Thermosetting resins include Phenolic, Diallyl Phthalate, EpoMet™, and KonductoMet™.
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Mold appears grainy
and unfused.
Curing temperature too low.
Increase cure temperature.
Heat time too short.
Increase heat time.
Insufficient molding
pressure.
Increase molding pressure.
Bulging or soft mount.
Insufficient cure.
Increase heat time.
Increase molding pressure.
Radial cracks or splits.
Sample section to large.
Increase mold size.
Sample corners too sharp.
Decrease sample size.
Round sample edges.
Circumferential Cracks.
Absorbed moisture.
Store resin in a dry area.
Keep resin containers closed.
Dry resins at low
temperatures.
Edge Shrinkage.
Dirty sample surfaces.
Clean and dry specimens
thoroughly.
Wrong resin choice.
Use low shrinkage resin.