We are extremely satisfied with the highly skilled service delivered by Struers. They always meet our needs quickly and efficiently.BRP Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG (Austria) Herr Thomas Brunmair Supervisor Material Lab
Replication system facts
- Highly accurate
- Non-destructive
- Flexible
- Maximum user friendliness
- Precise measurements
RepliSet, RepliFix, and Transcopy replica foil is a complete system for replicating materials. It is designed to transfer the structure of a solid surface to a flexible, highly accurate, and stable replica. The result is an exact 3D copy of the surface, allowing microscopic examination and precise measurements. Our replicating system is accepted for ASTM standard E 1351 “Standard Practice for Production and Evaluation of Field Metallographic Replicas.”
High Resolution and Form Stability
The Replication system produces replicas that are dimensionally correct and have an ultrafine detail reproduction as well as a plane back. RepliSet can replicate details with dimensions less than 0.1 micron over the whole replica surface, which can be of any size or shape. RepliSet has no shrinkage and can thus be used for highly accurate metrological measurements.
Safe
The compounds used in RepliSet and RepliFix are non-flammable, solvent-free, and cleared for all normal modes of transportation, including air.
Easy to use
With the easy-to-operate dispensing gun, perfect replicas can be produced the first time without the need for extensive operator experience. This allows the user to return to the lab with high quality replicas.
KEY FEATURES THAT ENABLE FAST AND SAFE 3D REPLICATION
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Fast Curing
Fluid compound with a working life of five minutes and a curing time of 18 minutes at 25° C (77° F)
Fast Curing
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High Tear Strength and Flexibility
Replicas can easily be removed from moderately reentrant geometry, without damage or distortion. Upon release, the material returns to its original shape.
High Tear Strength and Flexibility
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Suitable in All Conditions
Being water-repellent, RepliSet can provide replicas of humid surfaces and cure on surfaces with temperatures ranging from –10° C to +180° C.
Suitable in All Conditions
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Examination Options
All replicas are suitable for 3D examination by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and non-contact metrological methods, such as interferometry, laser scanning, and shadowgraph projection.
Examination Options
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Replicas of any size and shape
Flexible high strength replicas can be taken from inaccessible surfaces, and can be removed from moderately re-entrant geometry
Replicas of any size and shape
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High Resolution and Form Stability
High resolution down to 0.1 micron and virtually no shrinkage
High Resolution and Form Stability
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Highly Compatible
The materials are designed specifically to be compatible with stainless steels and other engineering alloys and do not compromise future corrosion behavior after replication. The compounds are approved for use on stainless steel in nuclear plants.
Highly Compatible
Facts
Replication system
RepliSet
Replication system for non-destructive testing of a microstructure or a 3D structure. Fast curing two-part silicon rubber compound for flexible high resolution 3D replicas. For the 50 ml system, the hand-operated dispensing gun and the static mixing nozzles are used in combination with the 50 ml cartridges. For the 265 ml system, the hand-operated dispensing gun and the static mixing nozzles are used in combination with the 265 ml cartridges.
RepliFix
RepliFix-2
For low temperature conditions or where rapid results are required A working life of two to three minutes and a curing time of ten minutes at 25° C (77° F)
RepliFix-20
For high temperature conditions or for taking replicas of complicated geometry or large areas A working life of 20 minutes and a curing time of 60 minutes at 25° C (77° F)
For low temperature conditions or where rapid results are required A working life of two to three minutes and a curing time of ten minutes at 25° C (77° F)
RepliFix-20
For high temperature conditions or for taking replicas of complicated geometry or large areas A working life of 20 minutes and a curing time of 60 minutes at 25° C (77° F)
Transcopy Replica Foil
For making replicas of polished and etched surfaces. Self-adhesive reflective Transcopy replica foil creates a permanent replication of microstructures, cracks, and defects for future analysis in the laboratory.
Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable international directives and their appurtenant standards.
Struers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes to our products without notice.
Technical Data
RepliSet and RepliFix Technical Data Sheet
Struers Technical Data Sheets are designed to help you make the best choice of equipment for your particular purpose. You can find important information such as capacity and performance specifications, dimensions, weight, electrical data, noise levels, ambient conditions, and safety. In many cases you can also obtain an overview of accessories offering higher capacity and performance.
Download Technical Data Sheet
Correct preparation solutions
"True structures require proper and correct applications. Different material properties require broad application knowledge. Struers application specialists are experts in optimizing preparation methods, because application knowledge is necessary to select the correct preparation solutions. Your material – our application solutions.”
Birgitte Nielsen
Application Specialist, Struers ApS
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Since adopting Struers equipment, we have made significant savings within our manufacturing process as a result of reduced manpower requirements and productivity improvements.Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK Ltd. John Smart Production Supervisor
My relationship with Struers dates back over many years. The reason is their expert advice, good service, and their use of our application laboratory in the case of difficult questions that are best resolved on-site.WWU Münster, Institut für Planetologie Ursula Heitmann Mineral Specimen Preparer