Custom Master Bond adhesive compounds are available for specific microscope assembly applications. These products consist of epoxy, silicone, and UV / visible light curing compositions. Different grades offer:
- optical clarity
- high bond strength
- long-term durability
- low shrinkage
- temperature resistance
- dimensional stability
- low outgassing
- flexibility
- fast cure speeds
They are compatible with metal, glass, ceramics, plastics such as:
- quartz
- borosilicate
- aluminum
- steel
- titanium
- peek
- nylon
- acrylics
- polycarbonates
A wide variety of Master Bond adhesive formulations are available for pivotal assembly needs. These include:
- lens bonding
- bonding prisms
- attaching mirrors to their mounting brackets
- securing filters in position
- housing assembly
- adhering electronic components
- mounting motors or actuators
- bonding microscope slides together
- mount glass cover slips to microscope slides
- seal microscope components to prevent moisture, leaks or contamination
- attaching control panels
- affixing light sources or illuminators securely
Additionally Master Bond compounds can be employed for bonding small components in tight spaces, precise dispensing, positional/angular alignment, controlled flow, uniform bond thickness and for avoiding stresses. Some examples of microscopes where Master Bond products can be utilized are as follows:
- optical microscopes
- electron microscopes
- confocal microscopes
- digital microscopes
- fluorescence microscopes
- scanning probe microscopes
- polarizing microscopes
- phase contrast microscopes
- stereo microscopes
- x-ray microscopes
- inverted microscopes
- metallurgical microscopes
- acoustic microscopes
These vital instruments play an essential role in analyzing, characterizing, and conducting research on objects/specimens at the most desirable magnification/resolution. They are used in a wide range of fields including:
- biology and life sciences
- geology
- forensics
- environmental sciences
- chemistry
- material science
- pharmaceuticals
- electronics
- physics
- medicine
- zoology
- pathology
- nanotechnology
- industrial quality control
- education
- machinery
- food
- metal
- mining
- energy storage