OBJECTIVE :

>> To list methods available to mount specimens

>Cold mounting
>Hot mounting

>> To describe procedure of mounting specimens

>> To list various resins used

>> To list environmental hazards while using cold mounting resins

>>Marking and labelling of specimen

When mounting is required ?

* Specimen is small and has complicated shape

* Surface hardened

* layers ,coating(taper section)

* specimen is porous or has cracks

* Powder metallurgy; ceramics; and failure analysis