We have a suite of power and hand tools for cutting, grinding, polishing, coring and mounting samples for analysis.
Saws
We have a variety of saws ranging in size from handheld to bench-top to stand alone units. Depending on the material, some of the saws can be run dry or wet.
Saw models and types include: MK 880 brick saw, Buhler Isomet trim saw, Hillquist 1005 sectioning saw, a powered handsaw, and a band saw.
Grinders/Polishers
We have three different grinders, each of which can be fitted with a range of grits. The models include: the Buehler Ecomet 3 variable speed grinder, the Buehler Ecomet 4 variable speed grinder, and the Buehler Handimet 2 roll grinder
Coring and Drilling
We have a variety of equipment used for coring and drilling depending on the type of sample we need, be it a solid core, or a powdered sample for analysis. Tools include the Delta drill press, a hammer drill, and a set of Dremel tools.
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