The Hillquist Thin Section Machine
is used to prepare thin sections of mounted
samples.  A thin section cut-off saw and grinder
have been incorporated into one unit.  Its straight-
forward design allows the operator to
concentrate on making thin sections,
not operating the machine.

• CABINET - one piece molded fiberglass
• MOTOR - heavy duty 1/2 HP-1725 RPM 50 or 60 HZ
• CAPACITY - 1" rounds to 2" x 3" slides - no special adapters needed
• BLADE - 8" x .050" HCR-100 Hillquist continuous rim blade - high concentration diamond
• LAP - 8" diamond cup wheel - 1/8" depth of diamond - metal bonded - 240 or 320 mesh
• ARMS - anodized aluminum alloy - ceramic mounting surfaces - aluminum and nylon guides - adjustable
• COOLANT SYSTEM - two compartment settling tank - submersible pump - compatible with water and oil base coolants - individual control valves
• THICKNESS GAUGE - precision dial indicator - .01 mm gradations
• LAMP - adjustable operator's lamp
• STOPS - prevent damage to arms and dial indicator
• DIMENSIONS - 38" x 21"x 11'
• WEIGHT - 100 lbs.

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The excess material of the mounted sample is trimmed on the saw arm.

Grinding is quickly done on the diamond cup wheel.