Click on the following buttons for details on the sample preparation methods for analysis:
Petrothin Vertical Grinder
Metaserv 250 Grinder and Polisher
Logitec LP30 Precision Grinder / lapping
Vibrational Polisher
View the Thinsection lab Booking Calendar
Email the Lab Personnel to get booking permissions for the Thin Section Calendar!
Sample preparation lab users from outside of the department need to fill out the 
Sample Prep Job Request Form hourly rate is $20 /hr.
These facilities are currently not open to users from outside of the university.
View a detailed guide for the choice of saws available in the lab.
Blue Slab Saw
Wet Tile Saw
Trimmer Saws (x2)
Slow Speed Diamond Saw for crystals
Isomet 4000 Precision Saw
Contact the technician for details:
Dr. Yanan Liu
Senior Instrument Specialist
Phone: 416-978-5420
Email Dr. Liu