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Destructive Film Thickness Gauge

Article No. 3430

byko-cut thickness, Metric
Metric DFT Gauge with blades

  • byko-cut universal with metric scale
  • 3 cutters for film thickness included (#1-3)

More options

Thickness cutters 1 - 3
Measurement Unit
Click here for the Chinese price list in RMB
$1,285.00 €1,075.00 excl. taxes & shipping cost

Features

The byko-cut universal is a multi-purpose paint testing instrument that measures paint coating thickness, paint adhesion, and coating hardness.

  • Can measure coating thickness on metal, wood, plastic, and other rigid substrates
  • Multi-layer coating thickness can be measured
  • Built-in microscope can also be used for assessing paint imperfections
  • Rotating blade holder for easy, safe change-over of the cutting blades
  • Optional cross-cut blade to perform a cross-hatch adhesion test
  • Optional Indentation hardness blade to comply with ISO 2815 Buchholz hardness
  • LED illumination for easy visual assessment
  • Portable design for field testing and inspection

Technical Attributes

    Technical Properties

  • Measurement Unit
    microns
  • Thickness cutters 1 - 3
    included
  • Technical Specifications

  • Measuring Range Mils / µm
    2 - 2,000 µm
  • Full Scale Calibration Range Mils/ µm
    -
  • Thickness Measurement

  • Measuring Range
    2 - 2000 µm
  • Lamp
    White LED
  • Microscope
    50-fold magnification
  • General

  • Power supply
    1.5V Battery (AA)
  • Dimensions: L x W x H
    11 x 7.5 x 8 cm
  • Dimensions: L x W x H
    4.3 x 2.9 x 3.2 in

Standards

ISO

2409 2808 2815

ASTM

D4138 D3359 D3002

DIN

50986 53151

Procedure

Destructive Film Thickness Measurement

Create a V-shaped cut through the coating down to the substrate and measure width of a’ (b’), which is proportional to the thickness a (b).

The specially designed blades which are attached to the instrument are used to make a short incision in the film. Then, the depth of the layer is measured with the built-in 50 fold microscope and the film is inspected for flaws.

Each of the cutting tips has two bevels which are made to precision with the mentioned slopes (see table). Since the slope of the cut is known, the measurement of the horizontal distance across this full slope (from the substrate to the top edge of the cut) is also a measurement of true vertical depth.

 

Buchholz Indentation Hardness

Place the byko-cut universal equipped with tool (Cat. No. 3427) and slip-on weight (Cat. No. 3434) on measuring position in accordance with standard. After 30 seconds measure indentation length using the built-in microscope.

Delivery Content

Instrument
Revolving rotary head with 3 cutters for film thickness (3421,3422,3423)
Built-in microscope (scale 0 - 2 mm)
LED
Battery
Manual
Carrying case

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