Thin Section & Sample Preparation
Kemet have a range of Thin Section & Sample Preparation equipment to help with your processes;
- Sectioning of rock, ceramics, minerals, glass, concrete
- Precise material removal of petrographic thin sections
- Lapping and polishing thin sections
- Rock sample preparation
- Cutting and Grinding Machines
Our most popular machine is the KemTech III - able to accurately lap and polish thin sections mounted on glass slides down to 30 microns. Metered dosing of conventional and diamond abrasives is applied to the lapping plate using the aKu-Disp Geo peristaltic dispenser. The Kemet Lift off Disc system allows quick transitions between the lapping and polishing stages.
Cutting and Grinding Machines
Precision Thin Section Cutting and Grinding Machines, for fast and precise material removal of Petrographic thin sections, vacuum chuck to hold a variety of slide dimensions, vacuum pump with gauge and filter and separate cutting and grinding compartments.
Free sample testing & reports
Samples are evaluated free-of-charge & reports are issued covering all aspects of the process & the likely consumable costs involved.
Free technical support & consulting
We provide a complete technical support programme as part of our package. Our team of technical experts are always on hand to offer advice and assistance.
Over 85 years of superior service
With over 85 years of expertise, our experienced in-house technical support team can help you with your processes.
Top features of the KemTech III
- Cast iron Serrated Lift Off Disc
- Variable Speed up to 70 rpm
- Capacity for up to 3 vacuum jigs with diamond faced stoppers
- Stand –alone vacuum pump
- Sealed maintenance free reduction gearbox
- Three adjustable conditioning ring roller bearing yoke assemblies
- aKu-Disp Geo accurate peristaltic dispensing system for metered dosing
- Integrated abrasive tank with stirrer
- Electronic digital timer with variable time ranges
