Sample preparation lab

Fully equipped with a high precision drill press (Cincinnati Milacron PC 32), one blade saw, high precision dual blade saw with 1'' separation (ASC scientific S1-220), and surface grinder (Equiptop ESG 2A618). NX size solid cylinders are prepared according to ASTM and ISRM standards regarding end roughness (smaller than 0.02mm) and perpendicularity (to within 0.005 radians).​