Hot mounting press ixiang®5

electro-hydraulicautomaticfor metallographic samples

Product overview
Automatic metallographic sample mounting machine designed to embed small, irregular or hard-to-handle specimens to facilitate subsequent grinding, polishing, metallographic observation and hardness testing. The ixiang®-5 integrates rapid heating and cooling with programmable control for repeatable, high-quality mounts.

Equipment features

• Innovative integrated heating and cooling reduces mounting cycle to approximately 6 minutes, increasing throughput.
• Cyclic jog-pressure control system to apply and maintain controlled pressure during mounting, improving specimen density and hardness.
• Pressure-retention circuit expels trapped air, preventing bubbles and ensuring uniform texture and smooth specimen surfaces.
• Safety fixture prevents upper-cover spring-back during specimen removal.
• Programmable control with 10 user-definable preparation programs to cover varied mounting protocols.
• Durable ABS housing with ergonomic design and large capacitive touch screen for intuitive operation.
• Central mold accepts specimens up to 15 mm thickness; single station can mount two samples simultaneously with uniform results.
• Precise pressure adjustment from 1 to 20 MPa in 1 MPa steps to suit different thermosetting mounting compounds.

Main technical parameters
Operation mode: Hot-press, automatic electric-hydraulic
Mold dimensions (Imperial): 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2"; (Metric): 25, 30, 40, 50 mm
Maximum specimen thickness (central mold): up to 15 mm
Capacity: two samples simultaneously at one station (with 15 mm central mold)
Pressure range: 1–20 MPa (200–4,000 kgf), adjustable in 1 MPa steps
Heating temperature: 90℃–200℃ (optional)
Heating power: 2400 W (for smaller molds: 1", 1.25" / 25, 30 mm); 3000 W (for larger molds: 1.5", 2" / 40, 50 mm)
Cooling: temperature cooling 40℃–90℃ adjustable in 1℃ steps; time cooldown 0–10 min adjustable in 1 min steps
Work environment: 5℃–40℃; humidity 30%–90% non-condensing
Voltage/Frequency: 220V, 50Hz, single-phase (110V available on request)
Inlet / Outlet: 3/4 standard inlet; Φ10 rubber hose outlet
External dimensions: 530 × 485 × 463 mm

Features / specifications

• Model / Series: ixiang®-5
• Operation: Hot-press, automatic electric-hydraulic
• Mold sizes: Imperial 1" / 1.25" / 1.5" / 2"; Metric 25 / 30 / 40 / 50 mm
• Max specimen thickness (central mold): 15 mm
• Dual-sample capacity per station (with 15 mm mold)
• Pressure control: 1–20 MPa, 1 MPa step, pressure-retention circuit
• Heating range: 90℃–200℃; Power: 2400 W / 3000 W by mold size
• Cooling control: temperature 40℃–90℃ or time 0–10 min
• Programmable: 10 user-definable programs
• Control/display: Large capacitive touch screen
• Safety: anti-spring-back fixture for upper cover
• Environment: 5℃–40℃; humidity 30%–90% (non-condensing)
• Power: 220V 50Hz single-phase (110V optional)
• Connections: 3/4 inlet; Φ10 outlet hose
• Dimensions: 530 × 485 × 463 mm