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Cross Hatch Cutter Data Sheet
Coating Thickness Gloss Porosity Adhesion Surface Roughness Surface Cleanliness Climatic Conditions Electrostatic Inspectors Accessories
Complies with International Standards
BS 3900 E6 DIN EN ISO NF 2409
ASTM D3359 ECCA T-6
Cross Hatch Cutter
The Cross Hatch Cutter allows an assessment to be made of Multiple coatings can be tested for the assessment of the
the adhesion resistance of coatings to separation from resistance to separation of individual layers of the coating
substrates when a right-angled lattice pattern is cut into the from each other.
coating and penetrates through to the substrate.
The hardened tool steel cutting blades are precision-ground
The coating thickness determines the Cutter size used. The with 6 cutting sides, so that when one cutting side becomes
1mm Cutter is suitable for coatings under 60 microns. The blunt there are a further 5 cutting sides to use.
2mm Cutter is suitable for coatings over 60 microns.
Supplied in a Foam-Filled Carrying Case with Adhesion Test
Simple operation, each Cross Hatch Cutter has 6 cutting Tape 50mm and a x3 Illuminated Magnifier.
blades spaced either 1mm or 2mm apart. Make one cutting
pass through to the substrate. This makes 6 cuts in the
coating. A second pass at 90° makes a square lattice pattern.
Apply Adhesive Tape over the cut lattice section and within 5
minutes remove the Tape. Classify the cut area with the
Viewing Lens according to the relevant national standard
classification guide.
Cross Hatch Cutter Specifications
Part No Cutter Size Cutter Size Coating Number of Conformance
Metric Imperial Thickness Teeth Cert Part No
X2001 1mm 40mils Under 60µm 6 NXC01
X2002 2mm 80mils Over 60µm 6 NXC01
XS001 Spare Cutter Head 1mm (40mils) NXC01
XS002 Spare Cutter Head 2mm (80mils) NXC01
XA001 Adhesion Test Tape 25mm (1”) 60m Roll (ISO2409) NXC03
XA002 Spare Adhesion Test Tape 50mm (2”) 60m Roll (ISO2409) NXC03
Coating Thickness Gloss Porosity Adhesion Surface Roughness Surface Cleanliness Climatic Conditions Electrostatic Inspectors Accessories
Operation
Cutting Changing Cutting Head
Select the correct Cross Hatch Cutter for the required coating The cutting head has 6 cutting edges. When one edge
thickness. becomes blunt simply remove the cutter head by removing
the retaining screw, and turn the cutter head around until the
Hold the Cross Hatch Cutter firmly in the hand and draw the second new unused cutter edge is selected. Replacement
cutting edge across the coating to be evaluated, ensuring that cutting heads are available.
the cutter penetrates through to the substrate. Repeat with a
cross cut at 90° so that a lattice pattern is formed. The cutter
will make 8 cuts in the surface: the 2 fine cuts each side are
to steady the cutter, and the 6 cuts in the centre create the
lattice that is the test area.
Evaluation
Apply the Adhesive Tape over the lattice section, and within 5
minutes of application remove by pulling the free end steadily
within 1 second at an angle as close as possible to 60°.
Carefully examine the cut area of the coating using the x3
Illuminated Magnifier. Classify the cut area according to the
relevant National Standard classification guide.
The following classification guide is given as an approximate
information guide only (refer to the appropriate National
Standard for the precise classification):
ASTM 5B: The edges of the cuts are completely smooth. None
of the squares of the lattice is cut.
ASTM 4B: Small flakes of the coating are detached at
intersections. Less than 5% of the area is affected.
ASTM 3B: Small flakes of the coating are detached along the
edges and at intersections of cuts. The area affected is 5% to
15% of the lattice.
ASTM 2B: The coating has flaked along the edges and on
parts of the squares. The area affected is 15% to 35% of the
lattice.
ASTM 1B: The coating has flaked along the edges of cuts in
large ribbons and whole squares have detached. The area
affected is 35% to 65% of the lattice.
ASTM 0B: Flaking and detachment worse than grade 1B.
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