Equipment

Equipment Descriptions

• Mk 14 water Saw-Water lubricated diamond blade allows for the cutting of numerous rock types. This saw can be used to cut billets for thin sections or provide standard cuts for any desired outcome

• BD 10 Oil Trim Saw- This oil-lubricated automatic saw provides hands-free cutting. Precise cuts with ~1mm kerf. Saw is limited to smaller samples due to the 10-inch blade diameter. This saw can be used to cut billets for thin sections or any desired cut. 

• BD HP 14 Oil Saw- Oil-Lubricated automatic saw. 14-inch blade allows for larger sample processing. This saw can be used to cut billets for thin section or provide cuts for any desired outcome.

• Bico Inc Disc Mill b100-This pulverizer accepts small <1inch pieces of rock and reduces it to a fine powder ranging from 74-105 microns. 

•  Tungsten Disc Pulverizer- This pulverizer accepts fine powder preferably from the disc mill. This machine grinds these grains into a very fine uniform powder. 

• Braun Chipmunk Rock Crusher-The Braun Chipmunk is our largest crusher allowing for pulverization of samples ranging 1inch-3inches in size. This crusher reduces samples to powder and grain sizes ranging from less than 500 microns to greater than 2mm. 

Training is required to use all laboratory equipment. If you wish to use laboratory equipment please contact our lab manager Liam Grant at lmgrant3.14@gmail.com to schedule training. Liam is also available for any questions regarding issues with machines or any general questions users may have.