Capabilities
List of Available Tools
Tool Make and Model
Key Differentiator
Node
Heathway/Controls Interface Glass working lathe (UoA)
Glass working lathe
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Glass working lathe with hydrogen torch capability.
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Related Information
Preform preparation for fibre drawing; joining handles to glass preforms.
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Tool Owner
Struers Accutom-100 (UoA)
High precision glass saw
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Precision cut-off and grinding machine with variable speed (300 – 5000 rpm).
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Related Information
Variable automatic feed speed and motorized positioning system with digital read-out with MultiCut function. Built-in specimen holder.
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Tool Owner
Metkon Forcipol 1V (UoA)
Polisher/grinder
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Manual polisher.
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Related Information
Plate Ø 300mm, variable Speed: 50 – 600 rpm.
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Tool Owner
Struers Tegramin-30 (UoA)
High precision polisher
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Automatic precision polisher.
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Related Information
Microprocessor-controlled polisher for grinding and polishing of specimens on a 300 mm MD-Disk with a cone.
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Tool Owner
Jeol IB (MQ)
Crossectional polisher
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Prepares smooth facets using argon ion bombardment for sample preparation and analysis
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Related Information
Utilises a shield plate to mask etch 1-2mm areas
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Tool Owner
Logitech PM5 Auto-lap (MQ)
Optical polishing
Optofab
Optofab
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Description
Optical polishing for end faces and small surfaces of glass devices
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Related Information
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Tool Owner