What is the importance of temperature control during the metallographic mounting process?

Temperature control is crucial for the operation of the metallographic mounting machine. During the mounting process, an appropriate temperature can ensure the fluidity and viscosity of the mounting material, thereby obtaining high-quality mounted samples.
Taking bakelite powder (phenolic molding plastic) as an example, its ideal mounting temperature is usually between 130 ~ 150°C. Within this temperature range, bakelite powder can fully melt and evenly fill into the gaps of the sample, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the mounting results. Therefore, correctly setting and controlling the temperature is an important step that cannot be ignored when using the metallographic mounting machine.