Evaluating adhesion of coatings (cross-cut method) | CROSS CUT MACHINE (AUTOMATIC) / No.551-AUTO

Overview of CROSS CUT MACHINE（AUTOMATIC）

This is a fully automated cross cutting machine, which cuts paint-coated samples in a grid pattern (aka cross cut method).
The cutting blade is set perpendicular to the sample, and the necessary weights are added to the blade.
All cuts penetrate through the paint coatings and to the surface of the substrate. Once the cuts are made, the specimen is brushed, then applied with standard-specified tape. The tape is peeled within 5minutes after it is applied.
The number of cuts and the pitch can be set via touch panel. No.551-AUTO-2 is additionally featured with 90° automatic specimen rotation. Cuts are more precise compared to that of manual cross cutting.

Reference Standards

JIS D0202、(K5400)、K5600-5-6、ISO 2409

Operation & motion video

Specification

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model	No.551-AUTO-1	No.551-AUTO-2
Test Table	240×200 mm
90˚ Rotation	Manual	Automatic
Max. Sample Dimensions	210×200 mm (cut area 140×140 mm)
Distance Between Cuts	0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0 mm
Number of Cuts	Free input setting (standard value 6 or 11 cuts)
Cutting Speed	5–150 mm/s (0.1 mm/s increments)
Test Load	Counterweight and additional test weights, select from 10–400 gf and 50–1,050 gf
Cutting Tool	Cutting blade
Safety Device	Emergency stop button
Accessories	Weights*, cutting height gauge, cutting blade holder, cutting blade (spare), hex key, open-end wrench
Options	Steel needle, holder for steel needle, sapphire needle, holder for sapphire needle, safety cover
Power Source	AC 100 V 1-phase 10 A 50/60 Hz
Dimensions and Weight  (Approx.)	W630×D750×H700 mm, 90 kg Safety cover included: W630×D750×H760 mm, 95 kg

*The mass of the test weights vary according to the selected test load.