AXQ-2Q Automatic Metallographic Mounting Press Revolutionizes the Sample Preparation Workflow

In metallographic analysis, mounting is the critical pre-treatment step that determines the accuracy of subsequent inspection. The AXQ-2Q automatic metallographic mounting press from Shanghai Yanrun, built around a 'single mounting chamber + intelligent control + full-process automation' design, delivers an efficient and precise sample preparation solution that redefines the speed and professionalism of metallographic mounting.

Key Highlights

The AXQ-2Q adopts a benchtop single-chamber design with pneumatic pressure for automatic sample preparation. No complex manual operation is required—the entire process from pressurized mounting to the finish alert is fully automated, greatly improving preparation efficiency:

• Smart alerts for peace of mind: a buzzer automatically sounds when preparation is complete, with no need for dedicated supervision;
• Convenient natural cooling: post-processing relies on ambient natural cooling, simplifying the machine structure while reducing maintenance costs;
• Lightweight and easy to deploy: gross weight of only 25 kg with a compact 350×300×400 mm footprint, fitting all kinds of laboratory benches for flexible movement and installation.

Precise Specifications

The AXQ-2Q's specifications fully match the requirements of routine metallographic specimen preparation, with all data taken from original factory technical specifications:

• Specimen compatibility: supports Φ25 mm / Φ30 mm / Φ40 mm specimens (choose one of three), covering most routine inspection scenarios;
• Temperature control and heating: room temperature to 210°C, with an 800 W heater for precise control, meeting the temperature demands of hot mounting;
• Air pressure and power: works with 0.5–0.7 MPa air supply and standard 220 V power, requiring no modification to laboratory electrical systems;
• Operation and interaction: a keypad-panel intelligent temperature and time controller makes parameter setting intuitive, so even beginners can get started quickly.

Standard Configuration

The AXQ-2Q ships with a complete set of preparation tools: one main unit, one built-in mounting mold set, one 500 mL bucket of mounting resin, and technical documents including the manual, warranty card, and certificate of conformity—experiments can start right out of the box, with the air pump available as an option. Thanks to its lightweight design and stable automatic preparation capability, it is especially suited to daily metallographic preparation in small and mid-sized material laboratories, batch specimen pre-treatment in corporate QC departments, and teaching demonstrations in educational institutions. Whether for efficiency-driven industrial inspection or stability-focused research and teaching, it is a reliable partner in metallographic sample preparation with precise parameters and convenient operation.

Proven Strength

Founded in 2005, Shanghai Yanrun has spent 21 years in materials science instrumentation, building core competitiveness through independent R&D. Its optical products such as photoelectric/laser autocollimators hold leading market shares, and its scientific instruments—including ultra-high-temperature and ultra-low-temperature indentation testers and hardness testers—reach leading levels at home and abroad. The company is renowned for optical technology, core algorithms, software technology, control technology, and multidisciplinary integration. Close cooperation with the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Beihang University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences strengthens its innovation engine. The 'Zhongji' and 'Yanrun' trademarks are widely recognized; the company holds a measuring instrument manufacturing license, is certified as a national high-tech and 'specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative' enterprise, participates in drafting national standards, has received honors such as the Ministry of Science and Technology Innovation Fund, owns more than 60 intellectual property rights, and is a member of national associations including the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, the China Instrument and Control Society, the Shanghai Software Industry Association, the Chinese Materials Research Society, and the China Association of Inventions—a model of independent innovation in materials instrumentation, providing solid support for R&D and industrial upgrading.