107 Cross Hatch Cutter

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Elcometer 107
Cross Hatch Cutter
Operating Instructions
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Doc.No. TMA-0202 Issue 02

Text with Cover No: 4872
CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About this instrument ..............................2

2 Selecting the correct cutter ....................3
3 Preparing the cutter .................................3
4 Test procedure .........................................4
5 Analysing the results ...............................6
6 Storage ......................................................8
7 Maintenance .............................................8
8 Technical specification ...........................8
9 Spares .......................................................9
10 Related equipment .................................10
T hank you for your purchase of this

Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter. Welcome to
Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design,
manufacture and supply of inspection
equipment for coatings and concrete. Our
products cover all aspects of coating
inspection, from development through
application to post application inspection.
This Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is a world
beating product. With the purchase of this
product you now have access to the worldwide
service and support network of Elcometer. For
more information visit our website at
www.elcometer.com
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1 ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT

The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is a simple
but effective instrument for determining the
adhesion of a large variety of coatings.
The instrument is ideal for thin coatings on flat
surfaces.
The cutter scores through the coating right
down to the next coating layer or down to the
substrate. Two cuts are made at right angles to
each other resulting in a grid of small squares.
Adhesion is then assessed visually by
comparing the grid of squares against ISO,
ASTM or Corporate Standards.
A range of cutting blades is available for
different thicknesses and types of coating.
1.1 Standards
The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter can be used
in accordance with the following National and
International Standards:
ECCA T-6 ASTM D3359
DIN EN ISO NF 2409 BS 3900 E6
1.2 What the box contains
Basic Kit
• Cross Hatch Cutter handle
• Cutter blade
• Hexagonal wrench
• Carry case
• Operating instructions
Full Kit
Everything in the basic kit plus:
• Adhesive Tape (ISO or ASTM)
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• Eye Glass
• Brush
2 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUTTER

Measure the coating thickness and then use
the table below to select the correct blade.
Table 1: Cutter blade selection
Thickness Substrate Cutter
type
(µm) (mils) (mm) Teeth
0 to 50 0 to 2 Metal 1 11
0 to 60 0 to 2.4 Hard 1 6
0 to 60 0 to 2.4 Medium 1.5 11
0 to 60 0 to 2.4 Soft 2 6
50 to 125 2 to 5 Soft/Hard 2 6
61 to 120 2.4 to 4.7 Soft/Hard 2 6
121 to 250 5 to 10 Soft/Hard 3 6
N.B. Although test results are attainable, BS
EN ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359-B Standards
do not recommend the 3 mm cutter for use with
the test method described in these instructions,
or with a multi-blade cutting tool.
3 PREPARING THE CUTTER

Each cutter blade has 4 cutting edges, labelled
1, 2, 3 and 4. To change the cutting edge, use
the hexagonal wrench to loosen the cutter
blade. Then rotate it or turn it over to a new
edge.
Note: The ISO standard recommends that the
cutting tool is replaced when the top of the
blades has flattened by 0.1 mm.
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4 TEST PROCEDURE
1. Figure 1. Place the cutting tool on the
sample, press down gently and pull the tool
towards you in one steady movement to
make a series of parallel cuts
approximately 20 mm long. Apply sufficient
pressure to ensure that you cut right
through the coating to the next layer of
coating, or to the substrate.
Figure 1. First cut

2. Figure 2. Place the cutting tool on the
sample at 90° to the first cut and repeat
step 1 to create a lattice pattern on the
coating.
Figure 2. Second cut
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3. Figure 3. Brush the area to remove debris

and inspect to ensure the cuts have
penetrated all the way through the coating.
Figure 3. Remove debris by brushing

4. Select the correct adhesive tape (see
“Spares” on page 9). Remove and discard
two complete turns of adhesive tape.
Remove an additional length of tape at a
steady rate and cut a piece approximately
75 mm from this length.
5. Figure 4. Centre the cut piece of tape over
the lattice and smooth into place using a
finger or a pencil eraser (method depends
upon test standard).
Figure 4. Apply tape
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6. Figure 5. Remove the tape by pulling in a

single smooth action at the angle shown
(angle depends upon test standard).
Figure 5. Remove tape at 60° or 180°

7. Analyse the results.
8. Repeat the test at two other positions.
Note: For full details of the test method, consult

the applicable standard.
5 ANALYSING THE RESULTS

Assess the coating adhesion by comparing the
lattice of cuts with ISO, ASTM or Corporate
Standards. ISO and ASTM standards are
reproduced in Table 2.
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Table 2: Classification of Test Results
ASTM
ISO
Surface Description
The edges of the cuts are

completely smooth; none of
0 5B
the squares of the lattice is
detached.
Detachment of flakes of the
coating at the intersections of
the cuts. A cross cut area not 1 4B
significantly greater than 5%
is affected.
The coating has flaked along
the edges and/or at the
intersections of the cuts. A
cross cut area significantly 2 3B
greater than 5%, but not
significantly greater than 15%
is affected.
the edges of the cuts partly or
wholly in large ribbons, and/
or it has flaked partly or
wholly on different parts of 3 2B
the squares. A cross cut area
significantly greater than
15%, but not significantly
greater than 35%, is affected.
the edges of the cuts in large
ribbons and/or some squares
have detached partly or
4 1B
wholly. A cross cut area
significantly greater than
35%, but not significantly
greater than 65%, is affected.
Any degree of flaking that
cannot be classified even by 5 0B
classification 4 (1B).
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6 STORAGE
Always store the instrument in its case when it
is not being used.
7 MAINTENANCE
The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is designed
to give many years reliable service under
normal operating and storage conditions.
Special maintenance will not normally be
required under these conditions.
Replacement cutting blades are available from
Elcometer or your local supplier.
The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter does not
contain any user-serviceable components. In
the unlikely event of a fault, the instrument
should be returned to your local Elcometer
supplier or directly to Elcometer.
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Material: Stainless steel/aluminium
Dimensions: 165 mm x 30 mm x 45 mm
(6.5" x 1.2" x 1.8")
Weight: 370 g (13 oz)
The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is packed in

a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure
that this packaging is disposed of in an
environmentally sensitive manner. Consult
your local Environmental Authority for further
guidance.
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9 SPARES
Your Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is complete
with all the items required to produce cross
hatch cuts suitable for adhesion testing. Over
the life of the instrument, the following spare
parts and optional accessories may be
required:
Description Part Number
Cutting blade, 6 x 1 mm T10713700-1
Cutting blade, 11 x 1.5 mm T10713700-3
Hexagonal wrench T1076287-
Eye Glass T10713356
Brush T10713357
Presentation Case T10713349
Adhesive tapea, ASTM 3359: T1078894-
Adhesive tapea, ISO 2409: T1079358-
a. Part number is for 2 rolls of tape.
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10 RELATED EQUIPMENT
In addition to the Elcometer Cross Hatch
Cutter, Elcometer produces a wide range of
other coating testing equipment. Users of the
Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter may also benefit
from the following Elcometer product ranges:
• Elasticity and Resistance Deformation
Testers
• Paint Inspection Gauges
• Appearance Testers
• Washability, Brushability and Abrasion
Testers
For further information contact Elcometer, your
local supplier or visit www.elcometer.com
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Cross Hatch Cutter

© Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd.

All rights reserved. No part of this Document may

Doc.No. TMA-0202 Issue 02

1 About this instrument ..............................2

T hank you for your purchase of this

1 ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT

1.2 What the box contains

2 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUTTER

3 PREPARING THE CUTTER

Figure 1. First cut

Figure 2. Second cut

3. Figure 3. Brush the area to remove debris

Figure 3. Remove debris by brushing

Figure 4. Apply tape

6. Figure 5. Remove the tape by pulling in a

Figure 5. Remove tape at 60° or 180°

Note: For full details of the test method, consult

5 ANALYSING THE RESULTS

Table 2: Classification of Test Results

The edges of the cuts are

The Elcometer Cross Hatch Cutter is packed in

a. Part number is for 2 rolls of tape.

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