ALTANA Byko-Cut Universal Manual - Manual (Page 19)

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6.4 Buchholz Indentation
With the optional indentation tool and weight for
Buchholz hardness he byko-cut can be used for the
test according to DIN 53153. The tool is mounted to
the appropriate support and the weight placed on
the top of the instrument (see chapter 5.2.4) Place
the wheels on the sample and tip the tool onto the
surface. After 30 seconds the tool is lifted from
the surface and the cut is measured through the
microscope . Before lifting the byko-cut mark the
wheeled edge on the coating (refer to chapter 6.2.1)
then turn the byko-cut until the lens is above the cut
and the wheeled edge sits exactly at the marking.
The cut appears under the microscope. The table
shows the values for indentation.
Operation