Aremco Crystalbond 555 is a specialized water-soluble thermoplastic adhesive engineered for temporary fixturing and holding of delicate substrates during precision machining, dicing, grinding, and polishing operations. With a low flow temperature of 54°C (130°F), it allows safe mounting of heat-sensitive materials without thermal stress or cracking.
Key Features & Benefits:
- 100% Water-Soluble: Cleanly dissolves in warm water or mild aqueous solutions, eliminating the need for hazardous organic solvents like acetone or chlorinated hydrocarbons.
- Low Softening Point (54°C / 130°F): Protects temperature-sensitive optical crystals, thin glass slides, and delicate semiconductor substrates during mounting.
- Zero Residual Contamination: Leaves a pristine, residue-free surface post-rinse, ensuring maximum cleanliness for downstream coating or inspection.
- High Holding Strength: Provides solid holding power during high-speed wire sawing, core drilling, and surface polishing.
Typical Applications:
- Temporary fixturing of optical lenses, glass prisms, quartz plates, and ceramic substrates during precision dicing and lapping.
- Securing delicate biological samples, crystal specimens, and thin metallurgical sections for electron microscopy (SEM) preparation.
- Temporary mounting of fragile semiconductor wafers and MEMS devices where solvent exposure must be strictly avoided.